[kevkrom]

I think the difference here is that the GA doesn't have to enforce the subpoena. If Obama chooses to ignore it, the administrative court can simply rule for summary judgement to the plaintiffs, with the relief being the exclusion of Obama from the primary ballot.

Basically, the situation is one of Obama must proactively do something to remain on the ballot, as opposed to the normal stonewall tactics that have deferred any action on "birther" suits to date.

[edge919]

The other important thing to note is that there’s every indication that this legal hearing IS going to take place with or without Obama’s presence. As such, the Minor definition of natural-born citizen is going to be presented, hopefully in a fashion that finally makes it clear that the legal precedent of the highest court in the land excludes Obama from being Constitutionally eligible for office. All Obot hell is going to break loose after this hearing is conducted.

[Georgia Girl 2]

You are correct. The judge cannot compel Barry to the courtroom but he can keep him off the ballot and I feel fairly sure that is what will happen. Nobody in power in GA is going to fight this as we have almost a GOP super majority in both state houses and a consevative GOP governor and Sec State and AG. So in GA it sucks to be Obama.

[STJPII]

Gotcha, affirmative obligation to produce evidence in support of eligibility. I would assume BHO would attempt to satisfy is burden of production here with the latest long form, via a motion for reconsideration?

The dilemma for BHO is that the submitted document would then be open to scrutiny.