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To: Timber Rattler

I wonder whether an enterprising lawyer couldn’t sue Obama directly for fraud. He certainly has a case. Just saying!


7 posted on 11/08/2013 9:03:11 AM PST by Jim from C-Town (The government is rarely benevolent, often malevolent and never benign!)
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To: Jim from C-Town

No. The Jones vs Clinton case solidified the fact that Presidents can be sued while serving as President for things done prior to election, but not things done after assuming the presidency. And under no uncertain terms, a President cannot be charged with any criminal proceedings until after successful impeachment, and then the charges are levied against them and a new traditional trial takes place.

Like it or not, the President as most elected executives have some form of Blanket Immunity while carrying out their office. Much like Congressmen and Senators cannot be charged, sued, or otherwise impeded by any other branch of the Federal Government while on the floor of their respective bodies.

If it wasn’t so, suing and charging political leaders would be a common occurrence and would quickly become another political tool.


51 posted on 11/08/2013 9:44:34 AM PST by Usagi_yo
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To: Jim from C-Town

He doesn’t have standing.


58 posted on 11/08/2013 9:54:22 AM PST by Repeat Offender (What good are conservative principles if we don't stand by them?)
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