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OPEN THREAD – There’s that pesky word again, ELIGIBILITY – Remind me, who is that other Chi-town fella this word keeps dogging?
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Update x1 -- Illinois high court: Emanuel can run for Chi-town Mayor. Click HERE to read story.
The Illinois State Board of Elections has residency rules one must meet to be eligible to run for office both on the local and state level, but, and this is a big but, wouldn’t Illinois state law trump SBE Rules?
I ask because I just read this post at a blog and thought it wise to add this voice to today’s ruling.
“In regards to the court decision against Emauel, I found the following. Any comment on the chances the Illinois Supreme Court will overturn today’s decision?
“Chapter 36, Section 3.2 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes includes the following provision:
A permanent abode is necessary to constitute a residence within the meaning of Section 3-1 [which says who's allowed to vote in Illinois]. No elector or spouse shall be deemed to have lost his or her residence in any precinct or election district in this State by reason of his or her absence on business of the United States, or of this State.” (emphasis added)
If I’m reading the section of this code correctly, me thinks Rahm MAY win on appeal.
Open thread. What are your thoughts? What else is shaking out there?
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Posted at 5:18 PM ET, 01/24/2011
Afternoon Fix: Rahm Emanuel will appeal ruling on residency in Chicago mayoral race; George Allen officially launches Senate bid
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Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel is appealing an Illinois court’s ruling that he doesn’t meet the residency requirement to run for Chicago mayor; former Sen. George Allen (R-Va.) officially launches a bid for his old seat; and former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty (R) tours the Granite State.
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Hi Helen!
So, there is a sense of Justice left in this world. H/T to the people of Chicago. If someone had said to me a couple of months ago that Rahm wouldn’t find a “creative” way to have his name placed on the ballot, I would have balked. It’ll be interesting how his appeal shapes up.
Have a great week, Helen! Carpe Diem!
You too, Al. See ya next week.