Thread: What would be process to recall a Sentor?

The way I understand it.is that it could only be done by fellow senators, I think the recall would only apply to the governor of the state.

Eighteen states permit the recall of state officials.
"Initiative, Referendum and Recall."
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/legman/elect/initiat.htm

In 2001 there was a Recall John McCain Committee.

Recall John McCain Committee Info.
http://www.recallmccain.org/
http://www.recallmccain.org/LegalFront.htm
http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewPolitics.asp?Page=\Politics\archive\200107\POL20010705b.html
http://www.azsos.gov/Election/2002/Gene ... atives.htm

2001 article "Arizona GOP asks for recall vote against McCain."
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington ... mccain.htm

1997 article "Wisconsin Senate Recall Effort Falls Short."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/po ... 060497.htm

Eighteen states permit the recall of state officials.

I don't believe that US Senators are "state officials".

Of course, that's the kind of language that would get tied up in the courts for years.

All elected officials, except the President and Vice President of the United States are elected to represent citizens of their state. They are indeed "state officials." 18 states allow for recall of those officials. "Recall from Office" procedures are usually detailed in the state constitution.

If you wish to recall a legislator, don't expect help from any political party. They all detest the people having any means of redress -- which explains why only 18 states allow the process. So much for Lincoln's premise that this is a nation of the people, by the people and for the people.

Originally Posted by sawdust

The way I understand it.is that it could only be done by fellow senators, I think the recall would only apply to the governor of the state.

and the STATE legislators IF it's in the individual State Constitution.

It's a state by state call.

Originally Posted by breezy

I had asked about Senators being thrown out of office too.

I read, in the law realm, that if a public, elected official, neglected to protect the "rights" of the American People, they could be ejected from their seats. Preferably high, wide, and out of our space.

Therefore, public officials take oaths and if they fail to abide by them, there is a way to get them out.

Doesn't Alipac know how? Isn't there someone on here who knows the laws concerning this? Perhaps I read it in the Bill Of Rights. They do apply to us everyone!!! We have now been violated beyond the pale!

Breezy, Why don't you call Judicial Watch and let us know what they say. They'd give you that info, don't you think? Best to get it from a group such as JW.

Good Idea, Breezy

Politicalactivist

thank you for the link

http://www.ncsl.org/programs/legman/elect/initiat.htm

I would love to pry Ted Kennedy out of his senate seat that he buys every election

Originally Posted by lsmith1338

I would love to pry Ted Kennedy out of his senate seat that he buys every election

I'd love to see the same thing, can he take Kerry too?

Would love to see that deadbeat turncoat ousted as well.