July 22, 2008 - 12:22am
Hoffman case in state’s high court Thursday
By Jessica AlaimoMaine’s Supreme Court will hear the final appeal of the Maine Democratic Party in their effort to remove independent U.S. Senate candidate Herb Hoffman from the ballot Thursday at 11 a.m.
In a brief conversation this weekend, Hoffman said the appeal was a pain but is confident in his case. In a short statement Monday, titled ‘Dems are still at it,” he urged spectators to attend.
The Democrats have been trying to remove Hoffman from the ballot since June 9, when Chairman John Knutson first filed a petition with the Secretary of State’s Office contesting Hoffman’s candidacy.
The Secretary of State invalidated some signatures, but not enough to remove Hoffman from the ballot.
Knutson then appealed to the Maine Superior Court, where Justice Donald Marden sided with the Secretary of State.
The party waited until the deadline last Thursday to announce that they would appeal to the Supreme Court, after which there will be no more opportunities for appeal.
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Allen v. Hoffman
Does anyone know where the Allen v. Hoffman case is being heard? Some of my co-workers and I would like to wathc and, if given a chance, speak with Tom is he is going to be there.
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