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Tag: Eligibility

Alton Davis Should Not Appear On The Nov 02 Ballot

By JGillman, Section News
Posted on Sun Sep 05, 2010 at 02:20:00 AM EST
Tags: Michigan, Supreme Court, Alton Davis, Justice, Eligibility, Constitution, affidavits, Nominations (all tags)

There is this thing called the rule of law. And whether it is a small font designation as we have discussed recently, or something so major as an ability to be seated on the supreme court, we must try to follow as best we can. When we KNOW the law, it shall be our guide. And when we do not, and find it by coincidence of our situation, we ought to consider a way to rectify our mistakes and mitigate the effect.

Shall I be the first to cast stones?

Not in the classic sense. God has made me but one man among many. Many men who have differing opinions, but come together at points to agree on how best we serve each other in fairness and recognizing the natural born rights we all share. Part of those agreements make up the law to be followed by all the citizens. I must atone personally for my own mistakes, and must also follow rules previously established, else I pay a price in some manner.

I make no claim to be technically or morally superior. But I will announce when I see something that is wrong. Especially when there still is time for it to be fixed.

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Can Alton Davis Even Be Nominated for the 2010 Election?

By JGillman, Section News
Posted on Wed Sep 01, 2010 at 07:35:54 PM EST
Tags: Michigan, Supreme Court, Alton Davis, Justice, Eligibility, Constitution (all tags)

Really.. Can he?

Unless.. he had ALREADY filed the affidavit prior to his commission by governor Granholm? From the Michigan Constitution:

§ 2 Justices of the supreme court; number, term, nomination, election.
Sec. 2. The supreme court shall consist of seven justices elected at non-partisan elections as provided by law. The term of office shall be eight years and not more than two terms of office shall expire at the same time. Nominations for justices of the supreme court shall be in the manner prescribed by law. Any incumbent justice whose term is to expire may become a candidate for re-election by filing an affidavit of candidacy, in the form and manner prescribed by law, not less than 180 days prior to the expiration of his term.

It is 121 Days till the end of his term... His appointment to fill the remaining term was 6 days ago..

Am I reading this wrong?

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