This may be the rule that gives us majority in Louisiana

[torchbearer]

I am an attorney and I am willing to help. Unfortunately, I am in NY and I'm a criminal defense attorney. It's been quite awhile since I touched on anything outside of the realm of criminal defense and I am not sure how much help I would be in this fight.

You may be able to help in some ways... pm me your email so we can stay in touch.

 

[nc4rp]

I am an attorney and I am willing to help. Unfortunately, I am in NY and I'm a criminal defense attorney. It's been quite awhile since I touched on anything outside of the realm of criminal defense and I am not sure how much help I would be in this fight.

bump

 

[Mark]

Definitely read to me as an escape clause for them to lose all delegates

show the corruption with intent - that is, the ruling should not be to follow that rule and lose all delegates,

but instead to punish those involved in the corruption and legally include Ron Paul's delegates. If possible.

Only 90% would be lost, and none of the delegates could be Republican National Committee LA GOP Party INSIDERS.

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(2) If a state or state party violates the Rules of the Republican Party relating to the timing of the selection process
resulting in the election of delegates or alternate delegates to the national convention
after the call to the national convention is issued,
then the number of delegates to the national convention from that state shall be reduced by ninety percent (90%),
and the corresponding alternate delegates shall also be reduced.

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In Short:

state party violates the Rules after the call - delegates reduced by 90% - No LA Republican National Committee members as delegates

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[freedom-maniac]

There are so many rules the LA GOP has violated it's ridiculous!

It's time to give LA what it deserves...3 more years of this:

 

[torchbearer]

I sent this email:

I've been robbed of a state alternate delegate spot, along with many other people because of some fishy/ fraud like activity conducted by the LAGOP.

Here is kind of my layman's summary of the institutional laws i'm looking at... what my grievances are... and info i'd need to prove my case.

If you don't handle these kinds of cases.. could you refer me to someone who can...



from RNC rules: http://www.gop.com/About/Rules11-20.htm



RULE NO. 14
Participation

(a) The Republican National Committee shall assist the states in their efforts to inform all citizens as to how they may participate in delegate selection procedures.
The states, in cooperation with the Republican National Committee, shall prepare instructive material on delegate selection methods and make it available for distribution.






RULE NO. 15
Election of Delegates and Alternate Delegates


e) Certification and filing by state committees.

(1) On or before the first Tuesday in September of the year before the year in which the national convention is to be held,
each Republican state committee shall adopt rules, procedures, policies, and instructive materials (prepared pursuant to Rule No. 14(a))
governing the selection of delegates and alternate delegates to the national convention to convene during the following year
and shall certify and file with the secretary of the Republican National Committee true copies of the same
and of all statutes governing the selection of such delegates and alternate delegates.


RULE NO. 16
Enforcement of Rules

If a state or state party is determined to be in violation:

(1) No member of the Republican National Committee from the offending state
shall be permitted to serve as a delegate or alternate delegate to the national convention.

(2) After the Republican National Committee members are excluded from being part of the offending state’s delegation to the national convention,
the state party shall determine which of the state’s remaining delegates (and corresponding alternate delegates)
are entitled to serve as part of the state’s reduced delegation to the national convention.


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SHORT answer:


On or before the first Tuesday in September,
each Republican state committee shall adopt rules, procedures, policies, and instructive materials,

inform all citizens as to how they may participate, make it available for distribution,

and shall certify and file with the secretary of the Republican National Committee true copies of the same.


If a state or state party is determined to be in violation,

no member of the Republican National Committee from the offending state shall be permitted to serve
as a delegate or alternate delegate to the national convention.


The state party shall determine which of the state’s remaining delegates and alternate delegates are entitled to serve
as part of the state’s delegation.


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My grievances that can be proven:



1. The LAGOP changed the dates of delegate qualification at the last minute to allow for more opposition delegates to be added once they saw our huge slate of candidates when RNC rules declare they must be set in Sept.
2. They did not notify the citizens of how to participate
3. Having a voter list up to Nov 1 at a caucus whose rules stated you had to registered by Nov 30th. They knew via the SOS that there was a huge influx of republican in November, why would they not have a list up to november 30th if it wasnt to disenfranchise.
4.Automatic Delegates running as unelected delegates on the ballots to keep spots away from other delegates.



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What I need to prove my case:



What I need: The LAGOP filing with the RNC regarding its caucus selection process in September.
Also- official copy of LAGOP party by-laws regarding the elections of state delegates.

To my friend at this law firm: http://www.goodelawyer.com/

The Goode Law Firm
A Professional Law Corporation practices in the following areas of law:
Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Maritime Accidents, Wrongful Death, Civil Rights.
Year Established: 1986
Firm Profile:
With over thirty-five (35) years legal experience, including having been a United States Magistrate Judge as well as a Federal and State Criminal Prosecutor, in addition to many years in private practice, William L. Goode is able to provide competent and thoughtful, but assertive legal services to a wide variety of clients. Mr. Goode is licensed to practice law in Louisiana as well as Texas and can practice law in many other jurisdictions on a pro hac vice basis.
Firm Size: 2
Office Hours:
Monday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Rate Information:
Fixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts Major Credit Cards
Visa
MasterCard
American Express
William L. Goode (Member) born Shreveport, Louisiana, May 16, 1946; admitted to bar, 1972, Louisiana; 2001, Texas. Education: Texas A & M University (B.A., 1968); Louisiana State University (J.D., 1971). United States Magistrate Judge, Lafayette-Opelousas Division, U.S. District Court for the Western Division of Louisiana, 1980-1983. Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana, 1977-1980. Chief of Criminal Section, 1979-1980. Assistant District Attorney, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, 1974-1977. Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Louisiana, 1990-2003. Deputy Attorney General, State of Alabama, 2004-2006. Practice Areas: Criminal Defense; Personal Injury; Maritime Accidents; Wrongful Death; Civil Rights. Email: William L. Goode
OF COUNSEL
Michael S. O'Brien (Of Counsel) born Lafayette, Louisiana, November 29, 1953; admitted to bar, 1980, Louisiana. Education: Loyola University (B.A., Philosophy, 1976; J.D., 1979); Tulane University (LL.M., Admiralty, 1980). Law Clerk to Hon. William L. Goode, Magistrate, U.S. District Court, 1980-1982. Trial Counsel, Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 1983-1987. Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Maritime Accidents; Wrongful Death; Civil Rights. Email: Michael S. O'Brien

 

[literatim]

I think you should try and get in contact with a lawyer despite Mardi Gras. This is serious and time really is not on our side. You should also try and talk with people in the upper echelon of the official campaign. I would even go as far as trying to contact Ron Paul himself.

 

[torchbearer]

If Bill Goode decide to take this case, I will need a $10,000 retainer. Trust me he's worth it... but we will need a serious chipin for it...

 

[torchbearer]

I think you should try and get in contact with a lawyer despite Mardi Gras. This is serious and time really is not on our side. You should also try and talk with people in the upper echelon of the official campaign. I would even go as far as trying to contact Ron Paul himself.

I sent Bill Goode and his assistant Jeff emails of the above stuff I post.
I've been in contact with them a lot over the last year helping them with a 175mill lawsuit against the Rapides Parish Sheriff's department on behalf of my sister's fiance.
I'm confident I will get a response as soon as they check it.
It would be rude for me to disturb them on holiday. I know the importance... but at least in this culture, you won't get much done being rude.

 

[billjarrett]

If Bill Goode decide to take this case, I will need a $10,000 retainer. Trust me he's worth it... but we will need a serious chipin for it...

I'd be good for a little bit on that chipin, but unfortunately I work paycheck to paycheck, so it wouldn't be much but it would be some.

Also, I wouldn't be surprised if he checks his e-mail during non business days, most lawyers/executives/etc around here are addicted to their crackberrys and/or OWA.

 

[TexMac]

If Bill Goode decide to take this case, I will need a $10,000 retainer. Trust me he's worth it... but we will need a serious chipin for it...

First, he should be able to tell you if he WOULD take it and he should also be able to give you his opinion about our chances of prevailing.

 

[torchbearer]

First, he should be able to tell you if he WOULD take it and he should also be able to give you his opinion about our chances of prevailing.

Of course... i'm just giving everyone reading this a heads up... if he does feel there is a good chance of prevailing, he will take it... and we will need chipin funds.
He won't take the case if he doesn't think he can win it.
This guy doesn't lose.

 

[lost_in_samoa]

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[TexMac]

We could probably raise the retainer fee in a couple of hours.

 

[nc4rp]

it usually doesnt hurt to ask. they could be sittin home bored wishing someone would call them with a case.

 

[torchbearer]

Do you think the email was ok?
I really can't think straight righ tnow... I pieced together info from the thread, I think it explains everything clearly enough.

 

[louisiana4liberty]

We should probably exercise caution regarding sending money. We need to know where this is going. We need all the FACTS and a good opinion from a competent attorney.

 

[torchbearer]

We should probably exercise caution regarding sending money. We need to know where this is going. We need all the FACTS and a good opinion from a competent attorney.

That's why I posted his info.. this isn't some shmuck attorney.
Read up on his info... visit his website.
This is someone I know.. I didn't digg him up out of the phone book at random.

There will be no chipin, unless he tells me, Brent, you have a solid case...

 

[pepperpete1]

What I need: The LAGOP filing with the RNC regarding its caucus selection process in September.
Also- official copy of LAGOP party by-laws regarding the elections of state delegates.

That is why I posted a request for the name of the RNC secretary so as to request a copy of the LAGOP's filing of their rules, policy, etc.

I was afraid to ask the LAGOP where and when they placed the public notice of the call to caucus, in fear that they would now know where to cover their behinds.

One needs to file a complaint to the Chairman of the GOP about the infractions of their rules.

We need a copy of the LAGOP rules.

We need to know if they published a notice of the caucus.

http://www.publicnoticeads.com/LA/search/searchnotices.asp

This site does not show any public notices. Does not mean they did not publish one.


d) If the chairman of the Republican National Committee does not act upon a violation of the Rules of the Republican Party relating to the selection and/or allocation of delegates or alternate delegates to the national convention, then a statement may be filed against a state or state party by any three (3) members of the Republican National Committee Standing Committee on Rules who feel that a violation has occurred.

I do not feel that any attorney can help at this point. One must go through the channels provided .

Until we get the other info needed above, Torchbearer, please take care of yourself and get rid of the migraine. We need you down there.

PP

 

[malkusm]

Guys, I have a question. These are NATIONAL Republican National Committee rules, right? Don't these also apply to Nevada, where rules and caucus locations were changed as little as two weeks before caucus day, and voters were sent misinformation about where/how to participate?

 

[torchbearer]

That is why I posted a request for the name of the RNC secretary so as to request a copy of the LAGOP's filing of their rules, policy, etc.

I was afraid to ask the LAGOP where and when they placed the public notice of the call to caucus, in fear that they would now know where to cover their behinds.

One needs to file a complaint to the Chairman of the GOP about the infractions of their rules.

We need a copy of the LAGOP rules.

We need to know if they published a notice of the caucus.

http://www.publicnoticeads.com/LA/search/searchnotices.asp

This site does not show any public notices. Does not mean they did not publish one.


d) If the chairman of the Republican National Committee does not act upon a violation of the Rules of the Republican Party relating to the selection and/or allocation of delegates or alternate delegates to the national convention, then a statement may be filed against a state or state party by any three (3) members of the Republican National Committee Standing Committee on Rules who feel that a violation has occurred.

I do not feel that any attorney can help at this point. One must go through the channels provided .

Until we get the other info needed above, Torchbearer, please take care of yourself and get rid of the migraine. We need you down there.

PP

The attorney could help us procure those documents. That's how we got on the topic of attorney's... I too wanted to know how to get those documents.