Category Archives: Congress

Philip J Berg lawsuit, Wednesday, September 24, 2008, Obama response due, DNC response due, Dismissal?, Continuance?, No response is a guilty plea

Will Obama or the DNC respond to the Philip J Berg lawsuit today, Wednesday, September 24, 2008 ? Today is the deadline for a response from Obama and the DNC. The FEC has until October 21, 2008 to respond.

I spoke to Philip J Berg last night on MommaE blog radio. I asked Mr. Berg if a ruling related to one of the defendants would affect the lawsuit against the other parties. He stated no. Mr. Berg is confidant that this matter will go forward even if it has to be taken to the Supreme Court of the US.

I believe I speak for all concerned and responsible Americans with the following statement:

If Obama does not prove his citizenship and qualifications to be president, he is guilty in the court of accountability and common sense.

John McCain provided a vault copy of his birth certificate to congress.

The timeline and associated details regarding the lawsuit can be found at the top of the Citizen Wells blog.

Philip J Berg’s website:

http://obamacrimes.com

If you are concerned about this country and the chicanery of Obama, visit:

http://obamaimpeachment.org

Philip J Berg lawsuit, obamacrimes.com, COLB update, comments, Insights, FBI response, Special Agent-in-Charge, Background checks, elected officials, American political process, Berg website comments, Answers

Philip J Berg provided an update regarding the COLB of Barack Obama on his website on Friday, September 19, 2008. I was fortunate to post the first comment on this post. I stated the obvious. A subsequent comment by Mr. Berg’s assistant provides information from the FBI regarding the requirements for proof of citizenship. Here are the comments:

“Obama should have proven earlier
written by Citizen Wells, September 19, 2008

Obama, an educated Lawyer, should have been proactive early
and established his credentials. He is obviously hiding something.”

 

“written by Berg’s Assistant, September 19, 2008

Hi Citizen Wells,

You are very accurate!

We have received a lot of question asking “How did Obama get this far, he must have had background checks as he is a U.S. Senator.”

However, this is inaccurate according to Special Agent-in-Charge: C. Frank Figliuzzi of the Cleveland FBI. Background checks are not performed on those elected, once elected they work for Congress and are handed a secret clearance. See below:

This is a conversation between the Special Agent-in-Charge: C. Frank Figliuzzi of the Cleveland FBI and Mike Trivisonno on the Mike Trivisonno Show, WTAM 1100, 7/02/08, Hr. 2.

Caller – Do they perform background checks on candidates and fellows who are in Congress and the Senate and perhaps potential presidential candidates?.

FBI – The short answer is no, no we don’t, but they’re given top secret clearances because they’re members of Congress, or Senators, or even higher ranking officials.

Host – Time out. There are no background checks from the FBI on the people that lead the country, the United States of America?.

FBI – Let me emphasize, elected officials. This is a democracy, the people have elected an official to represent them in Washington, and we do not routinely run background checks on those people.

Host – Even people running for president of the United States of America?.

FBI – That’s correct.

Host – That’s a little weird

FBI – Well, its part of democracy, its part of what the American people want, they want to be able to vote for somebody to represent them in Washington and they don’t want us to get in the way of that and we have no predilection to get in the way of that.

Host – Yeah, but what if they’re voting for a bad person and they don’t know that person is bad, do you follow me?. I’m saying, if the guy’s got a background and maybe he’s involved with some people that he shouldn’t be involved with, shouldn’t we know that as voters?.

FBI – Well, I think you’d agree that the American political process is about as rigorous as you’ll ever see and if there’s dirt back there, probably the opponent is gonna get it out probably before anyone else will.

Host – Now I know why you’re the head of the FBI, they’re good, aren’t they?.”

 

“written by Phil’s Assistant, September 20, 2008

Thinking Guy,

You don’t sue the Department of Health to obtain a birth record of an idividual in which you are questioning his citizenship status. The answer, again, is he can produce it. Do you have a copy of your birth certificate? I’m sure you do, I would be happy to show anyone mine, I’m more than willing to prove my citizenship status.

As you are aware, some of this is of course are discovery issues. Please review the legal briefs posted on this website, it will give you all law relevant to Mr. Berg’s case.

Thinking Guy, how do you Know what Mr. Obama has actually used in order to obtain passports, drivers licenses, etc.? Your answer would be speculative.

Mr. Obama has access to his birth certificate, again, the picture on his website is a Certification of Live birth, which is NOT a birth Certificate.

Although I’m not republican or a supporter of the Republican party, Senator McCain provided several certified copies of his long version (vault) version of his birth certificate, he took his issue to Congress for a resolution, he did not want doubts in his supporters minds. Mr. Obama should be willing to do the same. Put this issue to rest, be done with it.”

To follow this story from the beginning, click on the link at the top of the Citizen Wells blog.

Obama, Barney Frank, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Campaign contributions, Democrats, Lobbyists, Truth about Obama, More Obama lies, McCain reformer

“These two entities — Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — are not facing any kind of financial crisis, the more people exaggerate these problems, the more pressure there is on these companies, the less we will see in terms of affordable housing.

Barney Frank 2003 in response to Bush administration overhaul plan.
“I join as a cosponsor of the Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2005, S. 190, to underscore my support for quick passage of GSE regulatory reform legislation. If Congress does not act, American taxpayers will continue to be exposed to the enormous risk that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pose to the housing market, the overall financial system, and the economy as a whole.”

John McCain

 Obama and his democrat buddies never let the truth get in the way
of a good story. Never has this been more true than now in the face
of a financial crisis in this country. A financial crisis Obama and
his party created. What do Obama and Barney Frank have in common
besides being Democrats. They both were listed in the top 25
recipients of campaign contributions from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
and they both are hypocrites. Obama is number 3 on the the list
and Barney Frank is 16. Obama, the candidate of change, was in
bed with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac yet he criticizes John McCain,
who along with George Bush, tried to fix the problem.
From a Wall Street Journal Online article:
This is stunningly naive. Recent statements by Barney Frank (D., Mass.), the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, and Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.), a powerful member of the Senate Banking Committee, make clear that Congress will never let them be privatized, broken up, slimmed down, nationalized or any of the other options hopeful reformers are putting forth today. Fannie and Freddie in their current form are just what Congress wants: an inexhaustible source of campaign contributions and funds for favored groups.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122117569863425755.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2005

Senate sponsors

Sen. Charles Hagel [R, NE]
Sen. Elizabeth Dole [R, NC]
Sen. John McCain [R, AZ]
Sen. John Sununu [R, NH]

House bill sponsors:

Rep. Richard Baker [R, LA-6]
Rep. Robert Aderholt [R, AL-4]
Rep. James Barrett [R, SC-3]
Rep. Roy Blunt [R, MO-7]
Rep. Geoff Davis [R, KY-4]
Rep. Tom Feeney [R, FL-24]
Michael Fitzpatrick
Rep. E. Scott Garrett [R, NJ-5]
Rep. Paul Gillmor [R, OH-5]
Rep. Jeb Hensarling [R, TX-5]
Rep. Walter Jones [R, NC-3]
Rep. Thaddeus McCotter [R, MI-11]
Rep. Patrick Mchenry [R, NC-10]
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R, FL-18]
Rep. Paul Ryan [R, WI-1]
Rep. Christopher Shays [R, CT-4]
Rep. Frank Wolf [R, VA-10]

Notice that there were no Democrat sponsors.

Philip J Berg Obama lawsuit, Update, Jeff Schreiber poses questions, Constitutional issue, September 17, 2008, Philip J Berg questions

Barack Obama, the DNC and the FEC have been served with the Philip J Berg lawsuit stating that Obama is not qualified to be president. Obama must respond by September 24, 2008. Jeff Schreiber has a blog, America’s Right. He descibes himself as:

“Legal writer by day, exhausted law student by night. Lucky husband and proud father throughout.”

Jeff Schreiber has posed some questions to Philip J Berg after a judge ruled on a similar lawsuit regarding John McCain’s eligibility to run for president. Here are some exerpts:

“I ran into Philip Berg yesterday at the courthouse here in Philadelphia and, knowing from previous cases against McCain what to expect from Judge Alsup in California, once again asked him about standing. I mentioned that, just as McCain and the GOP did against Markham Robinson, Barack Obama and the DNC will likely respond to the complaint with a similar motion to dismiss for lack of standing, and asked why he felt his situation was so markedly different than those of Robinson or John Hollander.

Berg maintained that this is a constitutional issue, and that Robinson did not necessarily frame it in that regard, and mentioned that during the initial hearing on the temporary restraining order Judge Surrick asked about his standing and was satisfied enough with the answer so as not to dismiss the case outright. Personally, I look at the constitutional nature of Berg’s suit as sufficient to satisfy questions of subject matter jurisdiction, not standing.”

“I asked him about it, and he promised to get back to me in a little while. When he does, I will surely relay the information here.”

Read more from Jeff Schreiber here:

http://www.americasright.com/

I sent an email to Philip J Berg also requesting his response. I will post the response as soon as received.

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Obama, McCain, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Mortgage crisis, Banking, Reform, Lobbyists, Campaign contributions, Obama lies, McCain reformer, Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2005

Who is telling the truth, McCain or Obama?

Who is a reformer, McCain or Obama?

Consider this first from a recent Citizen Wells article:

Barack Obama has claimed to be the candidate of change who steers
clear of lobbyists. Once again Obama is lying. One lobbyist
Obama has ties to
is Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden. Now we learn
that Obama was the third highest recipient of campaign contributions
from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that have just been bailed out
by the government. Here are the top recipients of campaign contributions from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, 1989-2008:

Name
 Office
 Party/State
 Total
 
1. Dodd, Christopher J
 S
 D-CT
 $133,900
 
2. Kerry, John
 S
 D-MA
 $111,000
 
3. Obama, Barack
 S
 D-IL
 $105,849

I spoke to Zach of the Zach Jones is Home blog yesterday. He has a new article about the reform John McCain attempted on Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac in 2005. Zach stated that if the reform had succeeded, we would not be in the mess we are today. Here are some exerpts:

“Obama playing dirty politics – John McCain got it right on Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac in 2005, Media is still AWOL
It appears that Sen. Obama and the Media are once again being fast and loose with the “facts”.  John McCain got the current financial crisis right in 2005. John McCain was a co-sponsor on Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2005.  We would not be having this current crisis if Sen. McCain had his way in 2005.  Unfortunately, this measure was blocked. It is disgusting that Sen. Obama is only interested in smearing anyone who is in his way.  And why is the media not reporting this?  The media continues to be completely in the tank for Obama.”
“This is from GovTrack.US:

Record Text

Sen. John McCain [R-AZ]: Mr. President, this week Fannie Mae’s regulator reported that the company’s quarterly reports of profit growth over the past few years were “illusions deliberately and systematically created” by the company’s senior management, which resulted in a $10.6 billion accounting scandal.”

“The OFHEO report also states that Fannie Mae used its political power to lobby Congress in an effort to interfere with the regulator’s examination of the company’s accounting problems. This report comes some weeks after Freddie Mac paid a record $3.8 million fine in a settlement with the Federal Election Commission and restated lobbying disclosure reports from 2004 to 2005. These are entities that have demonstrated over and over again that they are deeply in need of reform.”

” I join as a cosponsor of the Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2005, S. 190, to underscore my support for quick passage of GSE regulatory reform legislation. If Congress does not act, American taxpayers will continue to be exposed to the enormous risk that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pose to the housing market, the overall financial system, and the economy as a whole.

I urge my colleagues to support swift action on this GSE reform legislation.”

Read more of this important article here:

http://zachjonesishome.wordpress.com/2008/09/16/obama-playing-dirty-politics-john-mccain-got-it-right-on-fannie-mae-and-freddy-mac-in-2005-media-is-still-awol/

Share this information with those around you. They will not get the truth from the MSM.

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Obama not qualified for presidency lawsuit, Philip J Berg, EXPEDITED DISCOVERY, September 10, 2008, SEEKS DEPOSITION OF BARACK OBAMA AND HOWARD DEAN BY END OF MONTH, Jeff Schreiber explains

We received the following from Philip J Berg last night and posted it this morning:

“Hi Mr. Wells,

If Senator Obama is unable to prove his citizenship, which we feel he is unable to do, he will not be able to serve as president.  In a case such as this, if this is learned before the presidential election, then according to the National Chairperson of the Democratic National Committe will confer with the Democratic leadership of the United States Congress and the Democratic Governors Association, whom will  report to the Democratic National Committee which is authorized to fill the vacancy, the names of the candidate picks.

If Senator Obama were to be elected as President, he would be removed and the Vice President would take the President’s position.

If Senator Obama is indicted prior to taking his oath, I believe, and of course this would be a first, but I believe it would still go to Biden.

Just to update you a bit, I just filed a Motion for Expedited Discovery, Extensive Discovery, Deposition of Senator Obama and Howard Dean, Chairman of the DNC.  This may get things moving a bit.

In addition, Senator Obama and the DNC must have their Answer to the complaint filed by September 24, 2008.  The FEC has until October 21, 2008.

Make sure to check for updates on our website at obamacrimes.com

Jeff Schreiber, describes himself as:

“Legal writer by day, exhausted law student by night. Lucky husband and proud father throughout.”

 Jeff Schreiber has explained the Motion For Expedited Discovery and Deposition Of Barack Obama on his website. Here are some exerpts from Jeff Schreiber’s explanation:

“At 8:55 this evening, and as promised weeks ago, Philip Berg filed a Motion for Extensive and Expedited Discovery in the Philadelphia federal court where, a little more than two weeks ago, he filed suit contesting Illinois Sen. Barack Obama’s constitutional eligibility for the presidency.

Per this evening’s motion, Berg is seeking results on two fronts: First, that Sen. Obama and DNC Chair Howard Dean sit for depositions at the courthouse in Philadelphia running no less than three hours in length and presided over by a court-appointed Special Master; and second, that the defendants–Obama, the DNC and the Federal Election Commission–turn over documentation connected with the vetting process and the background of the Democratic Party nominee. Upon receiving confirmation that Obama and the DNC have been served with the motion–the U.S. Attorney’s office has entered appearance on behalf of the FEC–Berg plans to petition the Hon. R. Barclay Surrick for an immediate telephone conference on the need for the discovery process to begin and move along as quickly as possible.”

“Listen, more and more I believe we’re correct on this, and if we are then Obama cannot be president, and the United States of America will be headed toward a constitutional crisis.”

“DEPOSITIONS

Berg is asking for a court order that Barack Obama and Howard Dean each submit to a deposition at the Federal Courthouse in Philadelphia, a “neutral location,” and that the depositions (1) must be no less than three hours in length, (2) must be presided over by a court-appointed Special Master, and (3) must be undertaken by September 31, 2008.”

“DISCOVERY

If Berg’s Motion for Extensive and Expedited Discovery, filed today, were granted, Barack Obama would be ordered to turn over the following items within ten days of the order:
A “Genuine Certified Copy” of his “vault version” of his Birth Certificate.
Any and all certificates or other registrations of birth from Canada, Kenya, the British Isles and the United States in the name of Barack Hussein Obama, Barry Soetoro, and others.

A “Certified Copy” of the U.S. Oath of Allegiance required to be taken in order to regain any U.S. Citizenship status.
Any and all passport records including applications and travel logs connected with passports issued to Obama–or any previously used names–in Indonesia, Kenya, the United States and more.
Any and all adoption records, including records detailing the adoption of Obama by his presumed Indonesian stepfather, Lolo Soetoro, as well as his grandparents, the Dunhams.

A copy of his FBI background check used in the vetting process.
A copy of the “vault” version of his Birth Certificate from Kenya.
Any and all applications for a social security number and replacement social security cards.
Any and all applications and court documents detailing a name change.
Within 20 days of the court order, should the motion be granted, Berg is also seeking other records which would provide a window into Barack Obama’s past, including but not limited to college applications and records from Occidental College, Harvard and Harvard Law School, Columbia University, the University of Chicago and any other schools to which Obama applied, as well as any applications for college grants and loans, copies of any college thesis papers or other essays written which could shed light on his life, background, heritage and childhood.

The request for these items, as well as requests for Obama’s baptismal records, listings of memberships to all clubs and organizations, copies of his Selective Service Registration and any Harvard Law Review articles he penned, made me wonder if Berg was seizing an opportunity to use discovery–should the civil action go so far–to really fill in some gaps in Obama’s background. Surely, I wasn’t the only one who questioned why no long-term acquaintances other than his wife, Michelle, has ever come forth to talk about Barack, tell stories about Barack, praise Barack or even criticize Barack like we see with so many other political candidates.”

I strongly urge you to visit Jeff Schreiber’s site:

http://www.americasright.com/2008/09/berg-v-obama-update-tuesday-september-9.html

I received the following comment on this blog this morning:

“A friend just told me that her middle school aged son is using this info on a paper for a school project. Some high school newspaper is likely to break this story before the MSM!!”

This story has been ignored by the MSM. However, many Americans are getting this story and the truth about Obama from this blog and others on the internet. I am in contact with a major talk show host regarding this story. This host has begun researching it. The MSM will continue to look biased and foolish for failing the American public.

If you want change and not Obama, visit:

http://obamaimpeachment.org

Philip J Berg, Obama lawsuit, September 10, 2008, Mr Berg responds, Answers, Biden, Motion for Expedited Discovery, * Update *

Philip J Berg has responded to the questions asked of him on this blog yesterday regarding what would happen if Obama is found to be unqualified for the presidency after he is elected. Mr. Berg also provided an update on the status of the lawsuit. Here is the email I received from Philip J Berg:

“Hi Mr. Wells,

If Senator Obama is unable to prove his citizenship, which we feel he is unable to do, he will not be able to serve as president.  In a case such as this, if this is learned before the presidential election, then according to the National Chairperson of the Democratic National Committe will confer with the Democratic leadership of the United States Congress and the Democratic Governors Association, whom will  report to the Democratic National Committee which is authorized to fill the vacancy, the names of the candidate picks.

If Senator Obama were to be elected as President, he would be removed and the Vice President would take the President’s position.

If Senator Obama is indicted prior to taking his oath, I believe, and of course this would be a first, but I believe it would still go to Biden.

Just to update you a bit, I just filed a Motion for Expedited Discovery, Extensive Discovery, Deposition of Senator Obama and Howard Dean, Chairman of the DNC.  This may get things moving a bit.

In addition, Senator Obama and the DNC must have their Answer to the complaint filed by September 24, 2008.  The FEC has until October 21, 2008.

Make sure to check for updates on our website at obamacrimes.com

Philip J Berg, Obama Lawsuit, Obama removed, Before election, Before taking oath, After taking oath, Obama Indonesian citizen, Obama Kenyan citizen, Obama not US citizen, Citizen Wells asks Philip J Berg

Philip J Berg filed a lawsuit in Philadephia Federal Court, and it
has been served on Barack Obama, DNC and Fec. The basis of the suit
is Obama:
Is not a natural-born citizen; and/or
Lost his citizenship when he was adopted in Indonesia; and/or
Has dual loyalties because of his citizenship with Kenya and Indonesia

From Phil J Berg’s website:

We are receiving many emails asking what happens if in fact Senator Obama is forced to step down or is removed as the Democratic Nominee. For this reason, we have posted the Democratic National Comittee’s 2008 Call Rules and
Regulations pertaining to replacement of a Democratic Nominee.

In particular, page 19, Section “G” states:

G. Filling a Vacancy on the National Ticket: In the event of death, resignation or disability of a nominee of the Party for President or Vice President after the adjournment of the National Convention, the National Chairperson of the Democratic National Committee shall confer with the Democratic leadership of the United States Congress and the Democratic Governors Association and shall report to the Democratic National Committee, which is authorized to fill the vacancy or vacancies.
The above addresses the scenario of Obama being removed prior to the
election. I am sending Philip J Berg an email to get answers to
some questions that many must be asking.

What happens if Obama is found to be unqualified for the presidency:

After being elected and before taking the oath.

After taking the oath of office.

Now for one more question that is a possibility.

What happens if Obama is indicted by, for example, Patrick Fitzgerald
after being elected and before taking the oath of office?

These questions are being posed to Philip J Berg, but anyone with
constitutional law knowledge may respond.

Read more about the lawsuit at:

http://www.obamacrimes.com

Philip J Berg, Obama lawsuit, Update, Temporary Restraining Order, Philadelphia Federal Court, Obama being served, Philadelphia Times Herald, Obama not US citizen, * Update *

Philip J Berg, attorney at law, filed a complaint on Thursday, August
21, 2008, against Barack Obama stating “Obama does not meet the qualifications to be President of the United States.” The defendants
in the case are:

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA, a/k/a :
BARRY SOETORO, a/k/a :
BARRY OBAMA , a/k/a : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
BARACK DUNHAM, a/k/a :
BARRY DUNHAM, THE :
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL :
COMMITTEE, THE FEDERAL :
ELECTION COMMISSION AND :
DOES 1-50 INCLUSIVE

The complaint was  served on the U.S. Attorney on behalf of the DNC and the FEC. The complaint is being served on Barack Obama.  According to Philip J Berg “We are awaiting confirmation Senator Obama has been served.” 

Philip J. Berg, Esquire stated in his lawsuit that Senator Obama:

1. Is not a natural-born citizen; and/or

2. Lost his citizenship when he was adopted in Indonesia; and/or

3. Has dual loyalties because of his citizenship with Kenya and Indonesia.

The Philadelphia Times Herald has an update on the status of the temporary restraining order and the lawsuit. Here are some exerpts:

“A day earlier, Philip Berg filed a motion for a temporary restraining order in federal court in Philadelphia questioning the authenticity of Obama’s Hawaii birth certificate and claiming the Illinois senator was actually born in Kenya, according to court papers.
Though the motion was denied, Berg said he was encouraged that Judge R. Barclay Surrick did not dismiss the lawsuit. The litigation also sought “expedited discovery.”
“We’re still waiting to serve the senator,” Berg said in a telephone interview Wednesday. Discovery would include examining the candidate’s birth certificate and adoption papers, among other documents, Berg said.”

“”Six days later (after the suit was filed), there’s not been one word from his campaign, which tells me I’m on the right track,” he said.
The 64-year-old Whitemarsh attorney has been fielding phone calls almost nonstop after word got out about the legal action.
On Friday, Judge Surrick denied Berg’s emergency request, Berg said, because Obama had not yet been served with the legal complaint and a summons.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania accepted service of the suit on behalf of the DNC and FEC, according to Berg’s office.
Once the senator is served, Berg will be able to move the suit forward in court. The case is still “very alive and active,” according to an e-mail message from his office.
The lawyer plans to file another motion for a temporary restraining order once Obama has been served.”

Read the rest of the article here:

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20095084&BRD=1672&PAG=461&dept_id=33380&rfi=6

Read more about Philip J Berg and the lawsuit here:

http://www.obamacrimes.com

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Delegates Mad As Hell: Scramble for Floor Vote, Obama thugs, Nazi Brownshirts, Delegate intimidation, Voter fraud continues, Hillary supporters harrassed

Lady Boomer NYC has reported from the Democratic Convention in Denver and continues to report efforts by the Obama thugs to prevent a floor vote and disenfranchise delegates and voters. Here is the report from the River Daughter blog:

Delegates Mad As Hell: Scramble for Floor Vote

Clinton Delegates are pissed. The Clinton National Delegate Network, a grassroots movement of delegates is on the streets of Denver collecting signatures from Hillary delegates. This eleventh hour effort is being organized to ensure that delegates who were elected to represent the voters of each state can and will vote for the candidate they were pledged to.

The DNC and Nancy Pelosi, the Chairman of the Democratic Convention, are doing everything in their power to make sure that does not happen. With Obama’s flagging support, according to the polls, running neck and neck with McCain, they are very worried that Hillary will get the nomination if a roll call vote takes place on the convention floor. That is why they are making the delegates have a secret hotel vote, instead of the floor vote that’s been done since forever. The hotel vote will purportedly take place on Wednesday morning, August 27, 2008.

However, there is a DNC rule that says if 20% of a candidate’s delegates sign a petition for a roll call vote, it must happen. This means that Hillary needs 826 of her delegates to sign this petition. I visited their headquarters along with BettyJean, Pagan, Hill08, and BrendaLynn. As we set out on our mission, we got three signatures in less than one block. They headed for the Pepsi Center to collect more, and got about 40 in an hour, and I came back to Puma Headquarters to blog. Last word I got was there were over 400 signatures gathered.

Pagan reports that he talked to a delegate who originally supported Hillary. The delegate declined to sign or divulge the delegation he was from. He said he would vote the way his state party told him to vote and that Terry McAuliffe had instructed them in how to vote. When Pagan asked if he’d mind sharing what that way of voting would be, he also declined, and then just turned his head and refused to engage in the conversation anymore.

Delegates have reported to us that Obama supporters are stationed outside of each delegation’s room with clipboards, ready to make sure that once again, despite their best efforts to represent their constituents (approximately 12,000 voters per delegate in the case of primaries, and 585 in the case of caucuses), that Hillary delegates and voters are ROBBED of their democratic rights.

As recently as this afternoon, we knew that the hotel vote would take place in each delegation on Wednesday morning, and that Hillary would have a special luncheon with her delegates at 1pm. Rumor had it that she might release her delegates then.

However, we have an unconfirmed report coming from someone inside the Pepsi Center that Hillary Clinton will make a special announcement tonight during her speech. Although I’m ever the optimist, call me paranoid: Will she try to pre-empt this grassroots effort by releasing her delegates tonight?

I can’t even imagine the pressure she is under by party leadership. We even heard that President Clinton’s speech would not be televised live in prime time.

Oh my, is the DNC running scared or what? We need divine intervention. If you’re a praying person, give it your all.

Please Note: I don’t mean to cut in on LadyBoomer’s brilliant post but Sheri Tag says that NO WE WON’T will be on after Hillary’s speech.”

Read more real Democratic Convention coverage here:

http://riverdaughter.wordpress.com/

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