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« Reply #225 on: September 18, 2014, 12:30:08 PM »

I can't wash away the suspicion that they're doing it on purpose, because they know Taylor is in the right and don't want to set a bad precedent, but they are also GOP hacks who want Roberts to win. Going "sorry dude, you were totally right but it's too late!" might be their best strategy.

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Four justices — a majority for the seven member court — were appointed by former Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, including Beier and Biles. Two others were appointed by Sebelius' predecessor, former moderate GOP Gov. Bill Graves. The seventh spot is open because conservative Gov. Sam Brownback's first appointee won't be sworn in until December, and a retired district judge is sitting with the court.
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« Reply #226 on: September 18, 2014, 01:02:09 PM »

This is what the judges in Kansas are doing right now - probably best not to disturb them, might make them angry enough to rule in Kobach's favor...

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« Reply #227 on: September 18, 2014, 01:04:56 PM »

The Democrats would be wise to nominate Milton Wolf. After all, they nominated a crazy white nationalist for Senate in Tennessee back in 2012. Of course, this isn't a primary so they can't pin it on the voters, but it would be great none the less Tongue.
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« Reply #228 on: September 18, 2014, 01:10:07 PM »

The Democrats would be wise to nominate Milton Wolf. After all, they nominated a crazy white nationalist for Senate in Tennessee back in 2012. Of course, this isn't a primary so they can't pin it on the voters, but it would be great none the less Tongue.

They should nominate a some dude named Pat Roberts.
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« Reply #229 on: September 18, 2014, 04:18:44 PM »

hearing word that the decision should be released within the next 45 minutes
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« Reply #230 on: September 18, 2014, 04:30:12 PM »

The results should be released here first:
http://www.kscourts.org/Chad_Taylor_v_Kris_Kobach/default.asp
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« Reply #231 on: September 18, 2014, 04:48:12 PM »

Opinion's out, Taylor's request granted. Don't have time to read the legalese.
http://www.kscourts.org/Cases-and-Opinions/opinions/SupCt/2014/20140918/112431.pdf
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« Reply #232 on: September 18, 2014, 04:49:16 PM »

Glorious news!

Kobach's plot to subvert the will of the good people of Kansas has been foiled.
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« Reply #233 on: September 18, 2014, 04:58:38 PM »

Orman would just be another vote for Harry Reid's liberal Senate majority. Republicans and Independents will eventually wake up and see what is at stake here. Pat Roberts will return to the Senate next January.
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« Reply #234 on: September 18, 2014, 05:01:03 PM »

Orman would just be another vote for Harry Reid's liberal Senate majority. Republicans and Independents will eventually wake up and see what is at stake here. Pat Roberts will return to the Senate next January.

But if Republicans win 6 seats then he'll be another vote for McConnell's fascist Senate majority.

And if Republicans win 5 seats, he'll be another vote Angus King's train wreck moderate hero circus.
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« Reply #235 on: September 18, 2014, 05:04:32 PM »

Orman would just be another vote for Harry Reid's liberal Senate majority. Republicans and Independents will eventually wake up and see what is at stake here. Pat Roberts will return to the Senate next January.

Pat Roberts is a failure as a senator.
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« Reply #236 on: September 18, 2014, 05:19:48 PM »

It looks like a final decision has been made.

The official opinion (ruling) of the High Court says, and I quote :

"Taylor's petition for writ of mandamus is granted, and Kobach is ordered to comply with his clearly defined duty imposed by K.S.A. 26-306b(b). He shall not include Taylor's name on any ballots for the office of United States Senate for the general election on November 4, 2014."

In regards to the Democratic Party, being required to place a replacement on the ballot, the High Court says :

"With this determination, we need not consider the parties' numerous other arguments. Nor do we need to act on Kobach's allegation that a ruling for Taylor would require the Kansas Democratic Party State Committee to name his replacement nominee per K.S.A. 25-3905. The Kansas Democratic Party is not a party to this original action, and this court does not issue advisory opinions. Gannon v. State, 298 Kan. at 1119."
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« Reply #237 on: September 18, 2014, 06:19:09 PM »

It looks like a final decision has been made.

The official opinion (ruling) of the High Court says, and I quote :

"Taylor's petition for writ of mandamus is granted, and Kobach is ordered to comply with his clearly defined duty imposed by K.S.A. 26-306b(b). He shall not include Taylor's name on any ballots for the office of United States Senate for the general election on November 4, 2014."

In regards to the Democratic Party, being required to place a replacement on the ballot, the High Court says :

"With this determination, we need not consider the parties' numerous other arguments. Nor do we need to act on Kobach's allegation that a ruling for Taylor would require the Kansas Democratic Party State Committee to name his replacement nominee per K.S.A. 25-3905. The Kansas Democratic Party is not a party to this original action, and this court does not issue advisory opinions. Gannon v. State, 298 Kan. at 1119."

All great news in other words. Cheesy Mark this day down your calendar, as it might be the day that decided the outcome of the 2015 Senate majority. Wink
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« Reply #238 on: September 18, 2014, 06:23:46 PM »

"In response to the ruling, Kobach said a separate statute protects the “rights of Kansas Democrats” to have a replacement candidate. He said he would move the mailing date for absentee ballots to Sept. 27 and that the chair of the Democratic Party has been informed she has eight days to select a replacement candidate."

Loser. Tongue
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« Reply #239 on: September 18, 2014, 06:27:16 PM »

"In response to the ruling, Kobach said a separate statute protects the “rights of Kansas Democrats” to have a replacement candidate. He said he would move the mailing date for absentee ballots to Sept. 27 and that the chair of the Democratic Party has been informed she has eight days to select a replacement candidate."

Loser. Tongue

I think we're seeing what would occur if Chris McDaniel held a SoS position.
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« Reply #240 on: September 18, 2014, 06:29:10 PM »

"Today, the Kansas Supreme Court deliberately, and for political purposes, disenfranchised over 65,000 voters."-Roberts campaign

I wonder how they would be reacting if Orman had requested to be taken off the ballot instead...

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« Reply #241 on: September 18, 2014, 06:32:56 PM »

Glorious news!

Kobach's plot to subvert the will of the good people of Kansas has been foiled.
Not really. If Roberts is reelected because a few people of Kansas voted for Taylor, than the blame is to placed among the people. People get the government they deserve, etc.
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« Reply #242 on: September 18, 2014, 06:55:48 PM »

Orman would just be another vote for Harry Reid's liberal Senate majority.

Sure, but lots of voters just don't care about stuff like that. And like I've said before, it doesn't really matter who controls the Senate unless one side has 60, the House and the presidency. Very little is going to be accomplished in the next 2 years.
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« Reply #243 on: September 18, 2014, 07:52:39 PM »

"In response to the ruling, Kobach said a separate statute protects the “rights of Kansas Democrats” to have a replacement candidate. He said he would move the mailing date for absentee ballots to Sept. 27 and that the chair of the Democratic Party has been informed she has eight days to select a replacement candidate."

Loser. Tongue

LOL. So now Kobach cares about, and is looking after "the rights of Kansas Democrats" ??
LMAO. Funny stuff.
He just doesn't know when to quit ..... he is making himself look more and more foolish.

If I was the chair of the Dem Party, I would just do nothing about a replacement.
I don't think they can legally force the issue (at least in time before ballots are printed).
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« Reply #244 on: September 18, 2014, 08:42:29 PM »

"In response to the ruling, Kobach said a separate statute protects the “rights of Kansas Democrats” to have a replacement candidate. He said he would move the mailing date for absentee ballots to Sept. 27 and that the chair of the Democratic Party has been informed she has eight days to select a replacement candidate."

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Well, time to find someone non-republican named Pat Roberts.
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« Reply #245 on: September 18, 2014, 10:35:59 PM »

"In response to the ruling, Kobach said a separate statute protects the “rights of Kansas Democrats” to have a replacement candidate. He said he would move the mailing date for absentee ballots to Sept. 27 and that the chair of the Democratic Party has been informed she has eight days to select a replacement candidate."

Lol. Or what? Does Kansas law allow the Secretary of State to impose any kind of sanction on the Democratic Party for failing to do so? Because even if the courts were inclined to order the state Democratic Committee to select a replacement, it is highly unlikely that Kobach would have standing to bring any kind of action against the Democrats in court. It's over.
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« Reply #246 on: September 18, 2014, 11:13:37 PM »

The Pat Roberts campaign goes completely into lala land.

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Yes, Senators from Nevada and Missouri ensured that the Kansas State Supreme Court was packed with liberal activist judges.
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« Reply #247 on: September 18, 2014, 11:18:15 PM »

This is why I still have Orman winning. Corry Bliss is a sh*t campaign manager.
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« Reply #248 on: September 18, 2014, 11:20:10 PM »

"In response to the ruling, Kobach said a separate statute protects the “rights of Kansas Democrats” to have a replacement candidate. He said he would move the mailing date for absentee ballots to Sept. 27 and that the chair of the Democratic Party has been informed she has eight days to select a replacement candidate."

Loser. Tongue

And the Democratic Party waived that right. Hopefully the voters take note, and throw out Kobach along with Roberts and Brownback.
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« Reply #249 on: September 18, 2014, 11:22:06 PM »

The Pat Roberts campaign goes completely into lala land.

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Yes, Senators from Nevada and Missouri ensured that the Kansas State Supreme Court was packed with liberal activist judges.

The fact that he uses the term "Democrat primary" just makes him sound petty and unintelligent. (Which may be what he was going for.)
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