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The State of Alaska is asking a federal court to throw out a lawsuit by the Joe Miller campaign that was filed Tuesday over the state’s use of discretion in interpreting write-in ballots.
The state says the issue is not a federal one.
“The plaintiff in this case has attempted to dress his state-law claims in federal-question clothing, in order to go forum-shopping,” the motion for dismissal read.
The motion says federal courts have a limited jurisdiction and only have the power authorized by the Constitution and by statute.
The state also asked for the court to expedite its decision, which the court granted. The Miller campaign must respond by 4:30 p.m. Friday and the state again by 10 a.m. Monday.
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The State of Alaska is asking a federal court to throw out a lawsuit by the Joe Miller campaign that was filed Tuesday over the state’s use of discretion in interpreting write-in ballots.
The state says the issue is not a federal one.
“The plaintiff in this case has attempted to dress his state-law claims in federal-question clothing, in order to go forum-shopping,” the motion for dismissal read.
The motion says federal courts have a limited jurisdiction and only have the power authorized by the Constitution and by statute.
The state also asked for the court to expedite its decision, which the court granted. The Miller campaign must respond by 4:30 p.m. Friday and the state again by 10 a.m. Monday.
Last week's poll had asked:
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