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Author    Post   twotap F L I N T O I D Feb. 29, 2008, 12:18AM State Democrats say Clinton camp may sue Legal action could disrupt or delay caucuses, party says By JAY ROOT Fort Worth Star-Telegram The Texas Democratic Party warned Thursday that election night caucuses scheduled for Tuesday could be delayed or disrupted after aides to Hillary Rodham Clinton threatened to sue over the party's complicated delegate selection process. In a letter sent out late Thursday to both the Clinton and Barack Obama campaigns, Texas Democratic Party lawyer Chad Dunn warned a lawsuit could ruin the Democrats' effort to re-energize voters just as they are turning out in record numbers. Spokesmen for both campaigns said there were no plans to sue ahead of the March 4 election. "It has been brought to my attention that one or both of your campaigns may already be planning or intending to pursue litigation against the Texas Democratic Party," Dunn wrote in the letter, obtained by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "Such action could prove to be a tragedy for a reinvigorated Democratic process." Democratic sources said both campaigns have made it clear that they might consider legal options over the complicated delegate selection process, which includes both a popular vote and evening caucuses. But the sources made it clear that the Clinton campaign in particular had warned of an impending lawsuit. "Both campaigns have made it clear that they would go there if they had to, but I think the imminent threat is coming from one campaign," said one top Democratic official, referring to the Clinton campaign. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity. Another Democratic official who was privy to the discussions confirmed Clinton representatives made veiled threats in a telephone call this week. "Officials from Sen. Clinton's campaign at several times throughout the call raised the specter of 'challenging the process,' " the official said. The source, who asked not to be identified, said Clinton's political director, Guy Cecil, had forcefully raised the possibility of a courtroom battle. But Adrienne Elrod, Clinton's top Texas spokeswoman, said campaign and party officials had merely discussed election night procedures and that the campaign was merely seeking a written agreement in advance. _________________ "If you like your current healthcare you can keep it, Period"!! Barack Hussein Obama--- multiple times. Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:51 pm  Dave Starr F L I N T O I D She will do anything to "win" the nomination and the election, regardless of the cost to the party or the country. If she doesn't, you can bet it;ll be someone else's fault. _________________ I used to care, but I take a pill for that now. Pushing buttons sure can be fun. When a lion wants to go somewhere, he doesn’t worry about how many hyenas are in the way. Paddle faster, I hear banjos. Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:47 pm    Display posts from previous:   All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First

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