Rahm Emanuel's residency fight just took a turn for the worse.

The Illinois Appellate Court ruled 2-1 to overturn a Chicago Board of Elections decision to allow Rahm Emanuel on the mayoral ballot. Judges Thomas Hoffman and Shelvin Louise Marie Hall ruled against Emanuel and Justice Bertina Lampkin voted in favor of his inclusion.

Hoffman wrote in today's ruling: “We ... order that the candidate’s name be excluded (or if, necessary, be removed) from the ballot from Chicago’s Feb. 22, 2011.”

Emanuel's Attorney Kevin Forde says "its a surprise."

The candidate's residency has been questioned since he announced his intention to leave the White House and pursue public office in Chicago.

Opponents say Emanuel gave up his residency when he moved his family to Washington D.C. to serve as the White House Chief of Staff. During his abscence he rented his home to Rod Halpin.

Emanuel endured a lengthy questioning by citizen objectors in December after which the Chicago Board of Elections said Emanuel belonged on the ballot.

One of the most ardent objectors, Paul McKinley, today said better luck next time.

"It's about the law nothing personal," McKinley said. "Rahm- he can run in four years."

Lead opposition attorney Burt Odelson then filed a motion in Cook County Circuit court, which upheld the Board of Election decision to allow him on the ballot.

Odelson said he was "pretty damn happy," and that since the ballots have not been printed Emanuel's name will not be on it.

Mike Kasper, Emanuel's atty says he will appeal to Supreme Court as soon as tomorrow.

In order for Emanuel's case to make it to that level, his attorneys will have to convince four of seven Supreme Court justices say they will hear the case. Then he has to get them to rule in his favor.

More to come. Check back for details.

Source: http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Appellate-Court-Bounces-Rahm-114493394.html#ixzz1ByoPQ6Sk

I heard R. Emanuel state the 'military service' clause of the state constitution... He cited 'being called to duty in D.C by the president' as a qualifer for that clause.

Could he be right?

I personally do not think so... but I am not a lawyer.

Why not?

Did he sell his house in Chicago?
If he owns a house there he still pays city taxes. Right?

Who wouldn't want their family near them when the move is to serve the country?

Again.
Did he sell his house in Chicago?

Does a Senator or representative in the house lose their resident status when they go to Wash.

NO!

So why should Rahm lose his?

Let the citizens of Chicago decide with their vote.

I mean seriously. Is this political or what?