http://www.wikio.com/search=constitutional amendments Wikio - constitutional amendments http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69364092 Sources are beginning to report that Minnesota Govenor Tim Pawlenty will be the Pick for Senator McCain's VP. We shall soon see. This would be quite a balance to the more liberal McCain. Some of His beliefs: * Recognized as a pro-life leader by “Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life” * Has... Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:48:45 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69364092 2008-08-29T04:48:45Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69347807 Just a small blurb for the Democrats... You're doing it wrong! A while ago I noted that W was pandering to the press as if he thought he had another term that he could run for... he was acting like he was planning on running again this year, which is obviously blocked by a Constitutional Amendment. And while that can be changed for people that do a good job - see Rudy's last term as mayor for an example - most Americans are convinced that Georgie should be strung up by his entails and barred from ever having another job again, if not completely kicked out of the country. While I don't equate the man's record and belief system to be as bad as Hitler, there are other Americans that seem to think so - and have been vocal about it so it's not like it's breaking news here, ya? In light of this obvious truth, why in the world are the Democrats stomping around the stage trashing Bush every other minute? For me, my vote is available for either party. I wanted Rudy in the big chair, regardless of party - he didn't get the nod, so that means that I'm open for either candidate. So... why is the press only ever reporting about Democrats that are trashing W? Does that mean the Dems are only ever talking about that? Sort of: I mean, I sat through a bunch of speeches at the DNC last night - every other statement was about what a shitty job W has done with the country. We know this already. Just because W sucked doesn't automatically mean McCain will - take the time to tell me about what you can do for me, Democrats, rather than worrying about how bad the entire Republican party can/will be just because their last guy sucked. Because while you harp on the guy that's leaving the office, the next candidate is quietly gaining on your boy and y'all are too distracted to counter it. Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt in your own nation will win you an election. The Republicans should have taught you that and they are poised to win Casa di Blanca using the very same strategy. Trying to inspire Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt against a rival political party doesn't get it done . You're doing it wrong. Again. Just like you fucked it up in 2004. Stop it. Now. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:05:17 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69347807 2008-08-29T00:05:17Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69347022 Presented without comment, here’s the gist of the first so-called “pre-writ” advertisement for the Conservatives: Rather than attacking Liberal Leader Stephan Dion, the commercial features Canadians describing what they like about Prime Minister Stephen Harper. It seems designed to portray a kinder, gentler side of the prime minister. “Stephen Harper’s the kind of person who knows [...] Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:07:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69347022 2008-08-28T21:07:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69333055 Following news reports and a video showing Denver law enforcement agents ordering a reporter off a public sidewalk and pushing him into the street and later arresting him, the ACLU and the ACLU of Colorado called for renewed protection of the First Amendment guarantees of free speech and a free press. [...] Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:23:42 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69333055 2008-08-28T20:23:42Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69327133 On August 27, the Associated Press, in an article headlined "GOP takes hard line on abortion for its platform," reported that "[Sen. John] McCain opposes gay marriage but also is against a constitutional amendment against it. He has expressed limited support for the rights accorded couples in same-sex civil unions." The article also stated, "Apart from opposing a constitutional amendment to ban abortion, [McCain] is against most abortion rights and says he would favor overturning the Supreme Court decision affirming those rights." In fact, McCain has expressed support for a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage and civil unions and for a federal constitutional amendment banning abortion in most cases. In contrast with the AP's claims that McCain "is against a constitutional amendment against" same-sex marriage and that "[h]e has expressed limited support for the rights accorded couples in same-sex civil unions," McCain supported Arizona's Proposition 107, a constitutional amendment that would have banned same-sex marriage and civil unions. Further, as Media Matters for America has documented , McCain has said he would support a constitutional amendment if the Supreme Court required states to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. McCain said on the March 13 edition of Hannity & Colmes : "I believe that states like mine and other states ... should amend our state constitutions. And I will stick to that position until such time, if ever, a higher court says that my state or another state has to recognize the other stat -- another status of marriage." He added, "I'm committed to maintaining the unique status of marriage between man and woman. I think it can best be accomplished, and in keeping with my federalist philosophy that states should do as much as possible to have that done at the state level. ... But if it is overturned by a superior court, I will then obviously support the other path." The AP has previously misrepresented McCain's position on same-sex marriage, as Media Matters has documented . Additionally, contrary to the AP's claim that "[a]part from opposing a constitutional amendment to ban abortion, [McCain] is against most abortion rights and says he would favor overturning the Supreme Court decision affirming those rights," McCain has previously asserted that he supports a constitutional amendment banning abortion. As Media Matters documented , on the November 19, 2006, edition of ABC's This Week , host George Stephanopoulos said to McCain: "You're for a constitutional amendment banning abortion with some exceptions for life and rape and incest." McCain replied: "Rape, incest, and the life of the mother, yes." Stephanopoulos then asked: "So is President Bush, yet that hasn't advanced in the six years he's been in office. What are you going to do to advance a constitutional amendment that President Bush hasn't done?" McCain said: "I don't think a constitutional amendment is probably going to take place, but I do believe that it's very likely or possible that a Supreme Court should -- could overturn Roe v. Wade , which would then return these decisions to the states, which I support. ... I'm a federalist. Just as I believe that the issue of gay marriage should be decided by the states, so do I believe that we would be better off by having Roe v. Wade returned to the states." From the August 27 Associated Press article: Sharp disagreements still exist in the party on social issues, but there appeared to be little taste for complicating McCain's chances by mounting a symbolic platform fight as the document is hashed out in Minneapolis. The platform will be adopted at the Republican National Convention next week in St. Paul, Minn., after the committee finishes with it Wednesday at the Minneapolis Convention Center. McCain opposes gay marriage but also is against a constitutional amendment against it. He has expressed limited support for the rights accorded couples in same-sex civil unions. Apart from opposing a constitutional amendment to ban abortion, he is against most abortion rights and says he would favor overturning the Supreme Court decision affirming those rights. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:21:32 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69327133 2008-08-28T20:21:32Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69327163 On your way to legal academics? Need some time to write, as you do some good? The Stanford CIS (fresh off of a string of incredible victories) needs a new fellow with a particular fondness for the First Amendment and IP. Specs in the extended entry below. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:57:50 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69327163 2008-08-28T19:57:50Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69326006 Opponents of November's referendum on slot machine gambling have filed a lawsuit challenging the proposed constitutional amendment. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:48:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69326006 2008-08-28T19:48:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69302887 A helpful reader sent me a copy of the latest lower court ruling that declares that the constitutional right recognized by the Supreme Court in Heller is categorically unavailable to another group of individuals. The decision this time comes in... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:31:57 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69302887 2008-08-28T16:31:57Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69301965 On August 27, 2008, the Democratic Party became the first major party to nominate a black presidential candidate. August 27, 2008 was also the 100th anniversary of Lyndon Johnson’s birth. As Robert A. Caro’s op-ed in the New York Times of August 28 says, Barack Obama’s nomination would not have been possible without [...] Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:43:56 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69301965 2008-08-28T15:43:56Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69289846 Ilya Somin (George Mason) has posted Taking Property Rights Seriously? The Supreme Court and the 'Poor Relation' of Constitutional Law on SSRN. Here's the abstract: Over the last twenty-five years, the Supreme Court has expanded protection for constitutional property rights.... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:33:08 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69289846 2008-08-28T14:33:08Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69304915 A Massachusetts law that expands buffer zones around abortion clinics was ruled constitutional Friday by U.S. District Judge Joseph Tauro, the AP/Boston Herald reports (AP/Boston Herald, 8/25). Tauro said the law "passes constitutional muster under the First Amendment, the Equal Protection Clause, and the Due Process Clause. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69304915 2008-08-28T14:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69272211 By Frank D. Russo The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) has just released a survey that shows Proposition... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:01:20 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69272211 2008-08-28T13:01:20Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69290176 Republicans "went on record" while debating their election platform on Tuesday "with a reaffirmation of their hard line on abortion," the AP/Talking Points Memo reports. During the platform debate, the party stuck to its call for a constitutional amendment banning abortion. The party also "toughened already uncompromising language on the issue, according to the AP/Talking Points Memo. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69290176 2008-08-28T12:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69266747 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:33:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69266747 noreply@blogger.com (Sri Lanka Guardian) 2008-08-28T09:33:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69248490 The fairness of differing ages of consent for sexual relations and apparent clashes on this between various laws will be argued in the Constitutional Court. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:34:34 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69248490 2008-08-28T07:34:34Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69237773 As the National Assembly begins the process of amending the 1999 constitution, one issue which should be accorded priority is providing autonomy to the local governments,Senator Adamu Garga Talba has said. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:52:27 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69237773 2008-08-28T06:52:27Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69236425 Parliament is being turned into nothing more than a "sausage-factory", compelling MPs to process about five bills a day. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:11:54 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69236425 2008-08-28T06:11:54Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69231570 In the lead up to the new legislative term, the opposition Nationalist Movement Party, or MHP, has begun to draft constitutional amendments to constrain the powers of the top court. The MHP Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:56:08 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69231570 2008-08-28T05:56:08Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69240010 Voters in western Wayne County could decide to simultaneously recall and re-elect state House Speaker Andy Dillon in November following a federal court ruling Wednesday to reinstate the recall campaign against him. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:38:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69240010 2008-08-28T05:38:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69218271 Board of Elections declines bid for revised ballot question Slots opponents proposed alternative language Wednesday for a voter referendum on November's ballot that would legalize slot machine casinos across the state. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:45:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/constitutional+amendments?rinfoid=69218271 2008-08-28T01:45:00Z