MICHAEL FLETCHER BACK ON THE BALLOT BUT THE 3RD DISTRICT FIGHT CONTINUES!!!

First of all . . . A lot of people were surprised that the Missouri Supreme Court decided to look at Michael Fletcher's case.

And then today their somewhat complex ruling leaves A LOT of room for even more fighting in the 3rd.

From The Star: The Supreme Court denied requests (to stop implementation of Judge Ann Mesle ruling or order her to withdraw it). BUT, its order said, Fletcher could file a contest of the judge's original decision in the appeals court. Finally, the Court ordered Mesle to reinstate Fletcher to the ballot.

In real terms, this means more legal wrangling and a 3rd District fight that has so many voters scratching their heads.

Another post on the ongoing fight: Missouri Supreme Court to Fletcher: Try again 

KSHB: Mo. Court: Fletcher can remain on ballot

BREAKING . . . CHECK THE STATEMENT FROM THE SHARON SANDERS BROOKS CAMP:

Supreme Court Rejects Fletcher's Writ Confirming Fletcher Campaign Misled Voters

Councilwoman Sanders Brooks once again calls for Fletcher to remove himself

Kansas City, MO--- The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled against Michael Fletcher's writ of prohibition request ordering him to follow the right protocol in appealing to the Court of Appeals. A move that our campaign fully expected and in fact supported. Below is a statement from Councilwoman Sharon Sanders Brooks.

"The court has once again ruled in our favor. Michael Fletcher was never removed from the ballot, simply disqualified as a candidate. This ruling only confirms what we knew to be the case, that Fletcher's campaign misled voters at the polls on election day, wrongfully claiming the courts had ruled in his favor. We fully expect he will appeal and we feel confident that Mr. Fletcher will be denied once again because it is his own words, documents and contacts that confirm he lives and resides in Long Beach, California while trying to run in Kansas City. Despite Mr. Fletcher clearly outspending both campaigns combined, with his own money, to persuade voters to vote for him while living in California--and using misleading tactics at the polls--the voters spoke loud and clear by supporting our re-election bid. We thank them for their support and ask Mr. Fletcher to do the right thing and remove himself from this election process in order to have a united Third District. It's time to move on," said Councilwoman Sharon Sanders Brooks.
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