Wise words from Jonathan Simon: "The status of this election contest is deeply troubling. It has become increasingly apparent that the Coleman position is devoid of merit, yet his team plods on, delaying the seating of a U.S. Senator at a time when every vote has become essential to the new administration's efforts to bring this nation back from the edge of an economic abyss. Perhaps, for the Party of "No" delay is a victory." --Attorney Canning, as quoted in Bradblog.
Of course it should be evident at a glance what is disturbing about this concluding paragraph from Canning's otherwise well-presented analysis: if you change the names and offices, it could have be spoken word for for word by James A. Baker in shooting down Gore's challenge in 2000, or for that matter Kerry's challenge in 2004 if there had been one. One must be very careful about bringing the "nation on the brink" language into this, as it can be used very effectively to squelch legitimate as well as spurious challenges to a questionable election. And, needless to say given the ownership of the equipment, the shoe is far more likely to be on the other foot when it comes to questionable elections.--Jonathan In a message dated 2/22/2009 7:38:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: From Brad Friedman: *Dead In Its Tracks: An Anatomy of Norm Coleman's Failed Effort to Contest MN's U.S. Senate Election* <http://www.bradblog.com/?p=6934> / / /Sanctions are now warranted against the former Republican Senator, according to the legal analysis of a veteran attorney and political science scholar.../ Brad Friedman Publisher/Editor, The BRAD BLOG http://www.BradBlog.com <http://www.bradblog.com/> http://www.bradblog.com/ <http://www.bradblog.com/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! <http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62>* -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [MCM] Coleman's malicious mischief Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:19:13 EST From: <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] To: <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] "The status of this election contest is deeply troubling. It has become increasingly apparent that the Coleman position is devoid of merit, yet his team plods on, delaying the seating of a U.S. Senator at a time when every vote has become essential to the new administration's efforts to bring this nation back from the edge of an economic abyss. Perhaps, for the Party of "No" delay is a victory." --Attorney Canning, as quoted in Bradblog. Of course it should be evident at a glance what is disturbing about this concluding paragraph from Canning's otherwise well-presented analysis: if you change the names and offices, it could have be spoken word for for word by James A. Baker in shooting down Gore's challenge in 2000, or for that matter Kerry's challenge in 2004 if there had been one. One must be very careful about bringing the "nation on the brink" language into this, as it can be used very effectively to squelch legitimate as well as spurious challenges to a questionable election. And, needless to say given the ownership of the equipment, the shoe is far more likely to be on the other foot when it comes to questionable elections.--Jonathan In a message dated 2/22/2009 7:38:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] writes: From Brad Friedman: <http://www.bradblog.com/?p=6934>Dead In Its Tracks: An Anatomy of Norm Coleman's Failed Effort to Contest MN's U.S. Senate Election Sanctions are now warranted against the former Republican Senator, according to the legal analysis of a veteran attorney and political science scholar... Brad Friedman Publisher/Editor, The BRAD BLOG <http://www.bradblog.com/>http://www.BradBlog.com <http://www.bradblog.com/> --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Mark Crispin Miller's "News From Underground" newsgroup. To unsubscribe, send a blank email to <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] OR go to <http://groups.google.com/group/newsfromunderground>http://groups.google.com/group/newsfromunderground and click on the "Unsubscribe or change membership" link in the yellow bar at the top of the page, then click the "Unsubscribe" button on the next page. For more News From Underground, visit <http://markcrispinmiller.com>http://markcrispinmiller.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~--- A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. <http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62>See yours in just 2 easy steps! --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Mark Crispin Miller's "News From Underground" newsgroup. To unsubscribe, send a blank email to [email protected] OR go to http://groups.google.com/group/newsfromunderground and click on the "Unsubscribe or change membership" link in the yellow bar at the top of the page, then click the "Unsubscribe" button on the next page. For more News From Underground, visit http://markcrispinmiller.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
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