Appellate Court Bounces Rahm

[MNeagle]

Rahm Emanuel's residency fight just took a turn for the worse.

The Illinois Appellate Court ruled 2-1 to overturn a Chicago Board of Elections decision to allow Rahm Emanuel on the mayoral ballot.

Rahm's Attorney Kevin Forde says "its a surprise."

More to come. Check back for details.



http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Appellate-Court-Bounces-Rahm-114493394.html

[BabushkaLady]

He must not have paid the right judge.

Now it will cost more with the IL Supreme Court Judges.

[k-os]

Looks like maybe he's fallen out of favor with the people who make the rules.

[Neuro]

That is a surprise! Wouldn't be surprised though if the supreme court rules in his favor!

[MNeagle]

In the meantime, he can unpack those boxes in his crawlspace...

Oh wait, he's not living in his house now is he? Leasee won't move out or something?

[JohnQPublic]

:boohoo :oo-->


Court Removes Rahm Emanuel From Chicago Mayoral Ballot (http://www.zerohedge.com/article/court-removes-rahm-emanuel-chicago-mayoral-ballot)
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 01/24/2011 13:09 -0500


Some very bad news for the former Obama head henchman: according to NBC Chicago, the mayoral candidate has just been bounced from the mayoral ballot after an appellate court has overturned a previous decision to allow Emanuel on the mayoral ballot. One can only imagine the firestorm of profanity that has erupted upon Rahm's learning of the news...

From NBC Chicago:

Rahm Emanuel's residency fight just took a turn for the worse.

The Illinois Appellate Court ruled 2-1 to overturn a Chicago Board of Elections decision to allow Rahm Emanuel on the mayoral ballot.

Rahm's Attorney Kevin Forde says "its a surprise."

The candidate's residency has been questioned since he announced his intention to leave the White House and pursue public office in Chicago.

Opponents say Emanuel gave up his residency when he moved his family to Washington D.C. to serve as the White House Chief of Staff. During his abscence he rented his home to Rod Halpin.

Emanuel endured a lengthy questioning by citizen objectors in December after which the Chicago Board of Elections said Emanuel belonged on the ballot.

One of the most ardent objectors, Paul McKinley, today said better luck next time.

"It's about the law nothing personal," McKinley said. "Rahm- he can run in four years."

Lead opposition attorney Burt Odelson then filed a motion in Cook County Circuit court, which upheld the Board of Election decision to allow him on the ballot.

Odelson said he was "pretty damn happy," and that since the ballots have not been printed Emanuel's name will not be on it.

Mike Kasper, Emanuel's atty says he will appeal to Supreme Court as soon as tomorrow.

Full ruling (http://www.state.il.us/court/Opinions/AppellateCourt/2011/1stDistrict/January/1110033.pdf)

[MNeagle]

oh come on!

I know you're the boss, but add it here: http://gold-silver.us/forum/general-discussion/appellate-court-bounces-rahm/

or merge the two.... please.

[midnight rambler]

I guess that ends his chances of becoming the warlord of Chicago.

[chad]

now the mayor will be carol mosley braun.

you though detroit was bad, watch out, there's going to be a number 2 contender.

[MNeagle]

oh, this fight is far from over.

Mere technicalities I tell you!!

[mick silver]

maybe there still hope for Illinois ,

[JohnQPublic]

oh come on!

I know you're the boss, but add it here: http://gold-silver.us/forum/general-discussion/appellate-court-bounces-rahm/

or merge the two.... please.


Sorry, I didn't see it! Merged (I was going to delete, but my post has the text + link to the ruling).

[JohnQPublic]

I read through the majority decision. If only the Supreme Court could use such simle logic (words have meaning, and were placed where they are for a reason) on the Obama native born citizen issue. The Chicago law requires the person to be a valid voter (which includes specific residency requirements and exceptions- such as military service) AND be a resident of Chicago for 1 year prior to the election (whichm requirement has no exceptions stated). Rahm is trying to make the residencey requirement substantuially the same as the specific residency requirement in the "valid voters" requirements. If that were so, why bother to state both? It would be redundant (words have meaning, and were placed where they are for a reason).

Similarly many Obama supporters try and convolute the "natural born citizen" issue with the 14th Amendment, as though the 14th amendment trumps and replaces completely the rest of the constitution prior to the 14th amendment (It does seem this is so, quite often).

[JohnQPublic]

Illinois Supreme Court Halts Rahmless Ballot (http://www.zerohedge.com/article/illinois-supreme-court-halts-rahmless-ballot)

Submitted by Tyler Durden on 01/25/2011 13:26 -0500

Future mayor Emanuel's first promise once the Illinois Supreme Court elects him? To live in Chicago. Full filing from the Supreme Court of Illinois attached. It is unclear if the invoice for services rendered comes with the filing or later.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/47547485/PPM176-110125-order

[Neuro]

Illinois Supreme Court Halts Rahmless Ballot (http://www.zerohedge.com/article/illinois-supreme-court-halts-rahmless-ballot)

Submitted by Tyler Durden on 01/25/2011 13:26 -0500

Future mayor Emanuel's first promise once the Illinois Supreme Court elects him? To live in Chicago. Full filing from the Supreme Court of Illinois attached. It is unclear if the invoice for services rendered comes with the filing or later.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/47547485/PPM176-110125-order


That was quick!

[Book]

He should run for Mayor of Tel Aviv.

[osoab]

Didn't take the ILL Supremes long on this one.

http://reason.com/assets/mc/psuderman/2010_02/rahm-funy.jpg

Supreme Court: Emanuel on Chicago mayor ballot (http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/clout_st/2011/01/supreme-court-decision-in-emanuel-mayor-case-coming-today.html)


The Illinois Supreme Court ruled today that Rahm Emanuel can stay on the ballot for mayor of Chicago, saying in a unanimous decision that he meets the state's residency requirements despite spending most of the last year as White House chief of staff.

[Tronn]

he'll go in office, it's already been decided

[osoab]

he'll go in office, it's already been decided


No. Nooooo. It's because the people of Chicago want him as mayor. :D

[Neuro]

What a surprise! :sarc:

[Serpo]

pity about his father,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

http://www.salem-news.com/articles/january262011/emanuel-palestine.php