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Do We Need International Observers for Our Elections? (Where is Jimmy Carter When We Need Him?)
This just in from the Barr Campaign...
Late last week we informed our supporters of the issue in Texas where it is
clear that both John McCain and Barack Obama missed their filing deadlines to
appear on the Texas ballot.
Deputy Campaign Manager Shane Cory had a
pleasant conversation with the head of the Texas Elections Division last week,
and was told that the Texas Republican and Democrat parties filed "something,"
but had not necessarily completed the certification by the deadline. He
requested and was told that he would receive a copy of the "something," but as
of yet, we have not received any documents.
This morning, the Libertarian
Party of Texas stepped in to help out and sent a staffer to the Elections
Division to obtain the paperwork that was supposedly filed on behalf of McCain
and Obama.
We've been told that Elections Division's General Counsel
will review
whether or not the public filings can be released to the
public.
If and when the paperwork is released, we'll release it to
you but do note that at least according to the Texas Secretary of State's Web
site that was updated over the weekend, Senators John McCain and Barack Obama
are now on the ballot in Texas.
I guess the saying is true: Membership
has its privileges . . . if you're Republican or a Democrat.
For a more in-depth treatment of this issue, visit the same topic in our
library.