Nevada Republican Delegates Suing State GOP
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Nevada Republican Delegates Suing State GOP Save Email Print
Posted: 10:45 PM Jul 19, 2008
Last Updated: 12:59 AM Jul 20, 2008
Reporter: Daniel Chanin
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A group of state Republican delegates are suing the Nevada GOP to try to earn representation at the National Convention.

The lawsuit comes just two days after the State Party announced it will appoint national delegates without re-convening the initial state convention.

The group filing the lawsuit mostly consists of Ron Paul delegates, but one activist says the litigation is less about McCain versus Paul and more about right versus wrong.

"The GOP is illegal in writing up their own slate behind closed doors," says Doctor Wayne Terhune a Republican activist. "And we want to put a halt to that and make the GOP accept the June 28th delegation."

Terhune helped pay for the convention that produced what those involved are calling the only legitimate republican delegation in the state.

Party officials intended to appoint delegates back in April, but called a recess when a vocal group of Ron Paul supporters protested rule changes.

Washoe County Republican Chair Heidi Smith says the final say on which delegates go to Minneapolis will likely be made by politicians and not lawyers.

"We'll have to wait and see what the State Party attorneys say, but I feel, in the end, the Republican National Committee will make the decision."

Terhune says he and Mike Weber, who chaired the June convention will likely take their case before the National Committee. It's a move that would seemingly contribute to the ongoing division within, but Smith says that's politics; and what grows apart, will eventually come together.

"It's somewhat like Obama and Hillary," says Smith. "You had fighting between those two and then they came together. So, in this respect, we're the same way in that we have two sides that are arguing the interpretation of the law, but when it comes to republican politics, they're all together."

Terhune says he expects a decision on this lawsuit to come sometime next week.

The National Republican Convention kicks off on September 1.

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Posted by: Sage Location: Nevada on Jul 25, 2008 at 12:49 PM
OH YEAH! July 25, 2008 - From the courtroom: the Judge THREW OUT THE CASE! Citing that the Court does not hold jurisdiction over the Nevada Republican Party and its selection process for Delegates to the Republican National Convention! HOW SWEET IT IS!

Posted by: Smith Location: Las Vegas on Jul 21, 2008 at 09:08 AM
This is not like Hillary and Obama. Hillary and Obama recognized that one another existed.

Posted by: Marc Location: Newport News, VA on Jul 21, 2008 at 08:46 AM
Heidi Smith - "That's politics" and "...when it comes to republican politics, they're all together." She couldn't be further from the truth, Republican Politics are destroying the Conservitive Movement. WE WILL NOT FALL IN LINE, WE WILL NOT BOW TO EMPIRIALISM, OUR VOICE WILL BE HEARD!

Posted by: laurie Location: ca on Jul 20, 2008 at 01:28 PM
Sue the bastards.....

Posted by: Jive Location: ca on Jul 20, 2008 at 01:24 PM
I do not know if shutting down the state convention when things did not go their way was legal or not, but it was surely among the most despicable acts of a shameful political season.

Posted by: Darryl Location: St Johns, MI on Jul 20, 2008 at 03:48 AM
Isn't that just like the arrogant politicians: I'll screw you now, then expect you to all join hands in unity to support our coronated candidate later. Sorry Republican Party, you've lost me FOREVER.

Posted by: Jeffrey Location: Idaho on Jul 20, 2008 at 12:49 AM
Good news! I laughed so hard it hurt when I read the headline- but may justice yet be served! And, NO- those who are fighting to preserve & protect our Constitution will NOT fall in line with any party that ignores these ideals, or basic fairness in politics. Go Nevada delegates, there are MANY behind you!

Posted by: Jean Location: AZ on Jul 19, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Good. It's about time the GOP gets whats coming to them. They ignore "We the People"...

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