It also is hard to ignore that Orie Melvin’s case seems similar to that of her sister Jane Orie, who was until recently a state senator, found guilty of 14 counts of theft of services, conflict of interest and forgery. The charges stemmed from Orie’s use of her Senate staff to do political campaigning. She is awaiting sentencing and on Monday stepped down from her Senate seat.

Another sister, Janine Orie, was employed as an aid to Orie Melvin and is charged with campaigning for her two sisters on the state’s time and dime. Janine has not yet gone to trial.

It is unusual that 2 sisters would climb to such lofty positions, even more unusual that 3 sisters would go from lofty positions to unemployed/felon status...Truth is stranger than fiction, eh?

leveymg

(36,418 posts)

2. Indict Clarence Thomas, while you're at it.

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Wed May 30, 2012, 06:27 PM

May 2012

drm604

(16,230 posts)

3. It actually might be better if she doesn't resign.

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Wed May 30, 2012, 09:16 PM

May 2012

She currently can't vote. That means that the current court now consists of 3 Democrats and 3 Republicans. That means that it's likely to split 50/50 if the new PA voter ID law comes before it. If Orie Melvin were still able to vote the result would probably be 4 to 3 to uphold the bill.

If she resigns, Corbett can appoint a temporary replacement. We all know how his replacement would vote.

Pat Riot

(446 posts)

4. Is there any case for a special election, rather than appointment?

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Thu May 31, 2012, 12:54 PM

May 2012

Love to see Panella, who was defeated by Orie, get in there.

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