House Republican: Sansom's Actions "Not Legal"
Not all House Republicans are on board with Speaker Sansom's bid to "temporarily" step aside in his role as Speaker. Rep. J. C. Planas (R-Miami) is saying that Sansom's actions are not legal.
Not all House Republicans are on board with Speaker Sansom's bid to "temporarily" step aside in his role as Speaker. Rep. J. C. Planas (R-Miami) is saying that Sansom's actions are not legal.
According to the St. Pete Times,
House lawyer: Sansom says recusal is legal. So it is.
In response to questions first raised by Miami Republican Rep. J.C. Planas, House General Counsel Karen Camechis issued a memo that concludes House Speaker Ray Sansom is in charge of interpreting House rules, so his temporary relinquishment of power is legal.
You can read it here: http://blogs.tampabay.com/buzz/2009/01/house-lawyer-sa.html
You know, you can’t make up stuff that is this good (or ridiculous).