Federal Judge Says He May Delay California's Oct. 7 Recall

[kskiska]

(San Jose-AP) -- A federal judge in San Jose says he may decide to postpone California's October recall vote.

US District Judge Jeremy Fogel heard from civil rights groups earlier today. They argued that the quick election is forcing changes in the voting process that require federal approval.

Under the federal Voting Rights Act, any changes in the voting process must be pre-cleared by the Justice Department in places like Monterey County that have a history of low voter turnout.

Fogel set a hearing for August 29th. He suggested he may delay the election at that hearing if federal approval hasn't happened by then.

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[liberalhistorian]

1. Watch for the judge to get a little

"visit" from repuke powers-that-be, and to then change his stance real quick!

[kutastha]

2. But please!

Make it a bit after Oct. 9th, so as not to interfere with the Kobe trial. Wouldn't want two big stories going on at the same time. People could get confused.

[Semi_subversive]

3. I hope and pray

that this thing can be delayed until the March primaries. That way, we'll save a whole f*cking bunch of $$$$.

[jiacinto]

4. Don't get your hopes up

The recall is still happening on October 7th. Then again, as this is the Ninth Circuit, the Court of Appeals might rule in favor of Davis. However, if this matter gets to the Supreme Court, then it will be reversed.

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[VolcanoJen]

6. Dupe... locking

Please continue discussion in the original, earliest thread on this topic, which can be found here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=68836

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