US Supreme Court confers on Obama's eligibility [updated]

UPDATE: The court has yet to issue a statement on the subject. It has been reported that there will be announcement on Monday morning. There is also a press conference scheduled that morning at the National Press Club in Washington, sponsored by the "We the People Foundation" which ran ads in the Chicago Tribune accusing Barack Obama of being a "usurper." The press conferences will also be atted by some representatives of the plaintiffs in the various eligibility challenges, but not Leo Denofrio, who said he would not be attending and pulled back from his previous claims of the significance of having been on the Supreme Court's docket Friday.

Here is the AP's mocking report, dismissing plaintiffs as "conspiracy theorists." The long-awaited Supreme Court conference on Leo Denofrio's challenge to the eligibility of US presidential candidates occurs Friday in Washington, as all nine Justices reportedly discuss whether to grant an emergency "stay" on the American presidential electoral process.

A stay would mean that a delay in the deliberations and vote of the Electoral College until Barack Obama, and perhaps John McCain as well, can prove that they are in fact "natural born citizens" and thus constitutionally qualified to be President of the United States.

Since June, questions have been raised as to whether Obama was in fact born in Hawaii as he claims, or whether he may have been born elsewhere, such as Kenya, the nationality of his purported father, where several sources, including family members have claimed he was born, and whether someone who has admitted dual nationality can in fact serve as President. Denofrio, a New Jersey attorney and world class poker player, sued the New Jersey secretary of state for inadequately screening Obama, McCain, and a third party candidate -- all of whom, he claims, are not in fact "natural born citizens."

Although rejected by the NJ Supreme Court, and then by SCOTUS associate justice Souter, Denofrio's case was referred by Associate Justice Clarence Thomas and then by the full Supreme Court for conference. If four of the justices determine that the case has merit for further consideration, it would be referred for oral arguments and presentation of evidence. It is even possible that the request for an emergency stay could be granted today if 5 justices concur.

In either of these events, the American political system would be thrown into unprecedented turmoil and the United States would be on the verge of a profound Constitutional crisis, with the Supreme Court questioning whether Obama in fact is eligible to be President or whether he is in fact a "usurper" who has concealed his identity to prevent revelation of his lack of natural born US citizenship and thus to illegally presume to be elected to a position for which he is not qualified by the Constitution.

Lending credence to the claim that Obama has something to hide is his continuing refusal to offer a wide variety of documentation of his identity and history, including hospital records, school records, and professional records. A report yesterday in World Net Daily raised further questions in revealing that a member of a law firm with close links to Obama had advocated in 2006 -- as the Illinois senator was considering a run for the US Presidency -- the abolition of the Constitutional requirement that the President be a "natural born citizen," suggesting that this action may have reflected knowledge that Obama was in fact foreign born and thus unqualified for the office.

The Denofrio case is just one of about 20 civil suits that have been filed concerning Obama's legitimacy. In another important development this week, attorney Philadelphia attorney Phillip Berg reported that his appeal to the Supreme Court would also be granted a conference of the justices in the coming days.

The conference by the SCOTUS has given the Obama eligibility a prominence and legitimacy in the eyes of mainstream media that it had previously lacked, and there has been growing coverage in the past two weeks. Prior to the election, those media that raised these issues -- Israel Insider was among the first -- were dismissed as indulging in "smears" rather than researching and presenting a subject that now has been stamped as worthy of discussion by the highest court in America. Regardless of the outcome of today's conference, it has attained a level of prominence that will make it difficult to ignore.

Tags: Berg, Denofrio, Obama, birth certificate, natural born citizenship, politics

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Comment by Sharbano on December 9, 2008 at 7:17pm: The "date" of Dec 13 is Just another attempt by people to come up with an End Times scenario. This site has been inundated with these predictions and All have failed. Each time it doesn't come to pass there are excuses made in order to keep an interest alive. But This has been attempted at least since the 70's that I'm aware of and each and every time they are found lacking. The same people who were at the forefront THEN are still around today making attempts to push the same philosophy. The reason for their failings is in using a flawed translation. The entire premise is based on Daniel and a misunderstanding of what the text truly is. The attempt is to do calculations from a Western mindset INstead of the thinking of those who wrote the books. THIS is the first error. Also Not everything Daniel spoke about is even recording in his book. In other words the book of Daniel is Not the complete text. Maybe the purpose was Hashem's desire to confuse the nations. This can be derived from prophetic texts regarding the nations. I don't know if Bush is eschatogical in his thinking but certainly Would explain his "Obsession" in gaining a treaty with the PLO, a terrorists organization. If he believes that his course would bring his messiah it would shed New light on his policies. It's some interesting speculations.

Comment by Sharbano on December 8, 2008 at 6:43pm: Just came over drudgereport

Comment by Sharbano on December 8, 2008 at 6:35pm: Supreme Court Refuses to hear the Obama case. It was unlikely they would get into this mess, especially after 2000. No doubt there would be countless riots in the streets and I suspect That is the primary reason for denying the appeal.

Comment by Yahron Mills on December 8, 2008 at 4:11pm: Living in the United States these last years I've seen our "rights", disapear! Not only personal rights, but also our constitutional rights as well. This issue of Barak Obama not willing to disclose his authentic COLB (Certificate of live birth) is exactly what I'm addressing. His unwillingness to disclose and his blatant lies has only reaffirms my position. America has been sliding down a slippery slope for quite sometime. Now, we are on the edge of the 'cliff', and there is none to save us from ourselves. If we allow Mr. Obama and his horde to acheive this fraud without being challenged. We are no better then they themselves. I say to America, stand up, be heard and be counted on the side of what is right! For if we know there has been deception and lies told and we don't disclose these's 'crimes', then we will be accountable for those action also. Personally, I believe there is no COLB that reaffirms his position. He and his horde has repeatedly been caught in lies and proven to be untrustworthy and reliably. Where is the justice? Where are those who scream out and cry to the Creator? Thier voices are muffled by the mass of those whom desire to turn a blind eye or in the very least are not informed of the significant and relevent issuses that shape our world/nation. To those who claim it's not an issue to prove he is eligible for the Presidency of the United States. Woe, to you whom say that which is wrong to be right and what is right to be wrong! There is a reason the forefathers and authors of the constitution deems the President be a natural-born citizen. To prevent the very thing that could happen with Mr. Obama, that is undermine the United States via, upsurping our constitution, our rights, and the political views and policies that would allow our enemies aid, comfort and a strong foothold within our goverment. Basically, it's a plan to destroy the United States from within... Just had to point out that to the mass of the United States population is blind or at least decieved by a smooth speaking individual that promises the world will "change". Unfortunately, I believe that the world will change, and Mr. Obama could be the catalist that brings the house of cards down.

Comment by tough old goat on December 7, 2008 at 11:22pm: Monday the 8th the Supreme Court is going to make public their recommendation regarding the eligibility of President-elect O. Determining what impact this will have on the electoral votes is not for us to speculate on. We are to uphold the leader through prayer and respect. This is commanded. I think trying to add to the mysterious persona of the President-elect is a mute point. I believe the Lord gave this nation what they've been seeking the past 40 years and this is not any different from the People of the Book seeking what they desired after King David. This is the date that maybe the Nation of Israel has chosen to re-act regarding the outcome of the Justices meeting. If you suggest that we heed from travel during these dates, I have no problem doing that as you are heeding the direction of the Father (maybe?) I won't travel far, I will make sure that this date next week is concentrated with prayer then step aside and watch the Lord work.

Comment by Whatistruth? on December 7, 2008 at 10:15pm: A great video clip on Immigrant Obama:

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2008/12/huh_what_does_bill_richardson.html

Comment by Whatistruth? on December 7, 2008 at 10:08pm: Seer,
No need to apologize for sounding cryptic. Power transfers always carry elements of mystery and conflict. The greater the power; the greater the mystery and conflict. It all depends on who is holding the power. Unfortunately, Mr. Mystery Man himself is the "One" who will hold it. In no time at all we will witness major blessing or major corruption and conflict.

The mystery surrounding this eligibility case is so far-reaching that yes, it might be very wise to keep a low profile in our prayer closets this week!

Comment by Paul I. Adams on December 7, 2008 at 9:14pm: Just for the record...I feel deeply impressed that Dec.13,2008 will be an extremely notable day on the world scene...I have asked mine to avoid long distance travel for the Thurs-Monday slot...I don't mean to be cryptic
but I just don't feel free to say any more...In prayer for Jerusalem...and may G-d give wisdom to His own-wherever they may be...Let protection and perserverance prevail in the hearts of those that love Him and serve Him....

Comment by Whatistruth? on December 7, 2008 at 5:25am: What does Barack Obama have in common with Saddam Hussein?

Verbal denials without transparency generate justifiable suspicion.

Hussein's denial led to a mega conflict.

What will Obama's denial lead to?

Comment by wharold on December 7, 2008 at 12:03am: What about Obama's lack of transparency, partnerships with criminals and terrorists and completely hidden documents that would shed even more light on his shady past doesn't point to fraud? The fact of the DNCs complicit attitude and attempts to block the discovery should amplify the fraud, not lessen it.

I guess it's beyond you to acknowledge that one who is simply unqualified by citizenship status managing to avoid discovery constitute the biggest fraud perp ever in US politics; we're talking about the office of POTUS, not a prime time show called "So you think you should be President."