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February 18, 2013, 05:13 PM | #1 |
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What about a recall vote?
A recall election (also called a recall referendum or representative recall) is a procedure by which voters can remove an elected official from office through a direct vote before his or her term has ended. Recalls, which are initiated when sufficient voters sign a petition, have a history dating back to the ancient Athenian democracy[1] and are a feature of several contemporary constitutions.
Is it possible? Can it be done in NYS? I think we have enough voters to get Cuomo out |
February 18, 2013, 05:24 PM | #2 |
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I suggest editing the subject line to clarify that your question is NY-specific.
The answer typically depends on what the state constitution specifies. In some states, a gubernatorial recall can be done by popular vote, but AFAIK it more commonly requires action by the state legislature. I am totally unfamiliar with NY state constitutional law in this regard.
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February 18, 2013, 05:26 PM | #3 |
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Generically, didn't it just happen in California not too long ago?
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February 18, 2013, 05:30 PM | #4 |
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Please contribute IF you know the specifics of NYS law.
Also, Cuomo still has high support in the state - he did lose the outside of NYC areas, I heard. If you start something that doesn't work and fails - you give him a triumph. Vote him out. Vote out your legislature.
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February 18, 2013, 05:32 PM | #5 |
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Sorry NY State does NOT have any provision to allow for a recall! Not surprising! A state constitutional amendment would be needed.
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February 18, 2013, 05:44 PM | #6 |
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Thanks - no more to be said. I won't close it but I think the lady in the Opera Horned Hat sung on this one.
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February 18, 2013, 06:08 PM | #7 | |
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Uncle Willey States:
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February 18, 2013, 07:06 PM | #8 |
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Prove there is NOT a statute allowing for recall votes? By linking the entirety of New York State Revised Codes, or whatever they call their collection of state laws?
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February 18, 2013, 07:27 PM | #9 |
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-- If someone finds the law that allows recalls, PM me and I'll open it. GEM
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February 19, 2013, 10:08 AM | #10 | ||
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I thank Vanya and UncleWiley for supplying the following:
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That's the way it should be done. Find the info and PM me as I asked. Thanks. Glenn
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February 19, 2013, 11:21 AM | #11 |
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I wish to thank Vanya and UncleWiley for the time and effort it took in securing their information and posting same.
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February 19, 2013, 01:27 PM | #12 | |
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Consider the mess in Wisconsin in 2011. It takes a huge groundswell of public support and a great deal of outside money to make one work. Do we have that in New York?
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February 19, 2013, 07:07 PM | #13 |
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No - you don't. Tremendous financial resources exist inside NY and from without to fight a recall.
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