Before going further, let me restate these 3 important FACTS: I am NOT a Republican; I am NOT a Democrat; I AM and Objectivist. The following is presented for informational purposes. One other fact: I am against Governor Patrick and the legislature usurping the rights of Massachusetts voters with this hypocritical and immoral bill. – Rick. Now, on with the show!

BOSTON – Suffolk County Superior Court Judge Thomas Connolly has scheduled an 8 a.m. hearing tomorrow to consider the request for injunction filed today by the Massachusetts Republican Party. In its request, the MassGOP states it believes Governor Patrick has overstepped his authority by attaching an emergency preamble to the Senate vacancy law signed today and appointing Paul G. Kirk Jr. as Interim U.S. Senator.

Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman Jennifer Nassour said: “I thank the court for taking the time tomorrow for what we consider to be an important legal question. From the beginning, the Republican Party of Massachusetts has been focused on ensuring the laws of our Commonwealth are properly followed. While we opposed the change in the election law, once changed, we believe Governor Patrick has an obligation to follow the law as written. By immediately making an appointment, we believe the governor has overstepped his authority.”

Hearing Information:

Friday, September 25, 2009 at 8:00 a.m.

Superior Court, Suffolk County Courthouse
Courtroom 1006, F session
3 Pemberton Square
Boston, MA 02108