Governor Lingle betrayed her party and she betrayed her country by sealing the “birth certificate.” She was either bought off or is in the tank for Obama.
“Lingle betrayed her party and she betrayed her country”
Maybe not, though.
Lingle indicated that an LFBC exists in the files and, to make certain no one violates HI laws (only family and material interests-ie, court order- can obtain a copy) she placed it under an executive seal.
“Verified” does not mean she “took a peek”, she simply verified the existence which can be done from “arms-length”. So, how is that good?, you may ask.
Only the governor can open that seal. Now, Barry cannot provide a falsified LFBC because Lingle would cry, “Fake!”. Barry can only provide the LFBC that is currently under executive seal, which (again) can only be opened by Lingle. As governor, she would certify its authenticity that it is “true, complete and accurate”. She would be able to see all information on that LFBC.
Lingle would know all the pertinent information and if Barry tried any shenanigans, she would publicly denounce them as false (without having to reveal any info, just that she has knowledge).
I think Lingle made the right decision under the laws of the State of Hawaii.
I agree with you. Sad but true.
If Lingle broke lose while Obama was just a presidential candidate, released the real birth certificate which we are entitled to scruntinize (pertinent public info on a presidential candidate), there will not be a Constitutional crisis now.
I believe Lingle should be tried for treason, if it turns out later Obama was in fact not eligible. Lingle would not be able to use the excuse saying she kept it private so Hillary could not gain an advantage because she would otherwise win.
Next question is, if Obama got impeached based on ineligibility to serve as POTUS, would all the laws and executive orders he signed be undone, as in null and void?