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I’m a lawyer. Having not read the number of signatures required in the article I read about the recall this morning, I was curious as to if they had additional signatures over the required number. I dont think I “disparaged the constituents who organized the recall.” 
And Omeish is in a different league than Cohen and Tholen. Far more people are willing to say that she is out of line and negligent. I personally dont subscribe to Cohen or Tholen’s politics, but I don’t think their actions fall into recall territory. I absolutely think that Omeish’s actions do.[/quote]

I am not disparaging anyone either. If the Omeish petition is the same, I see no chance for that one either. This is an easy toss for any judge. I agree there are significant reasons for an Omeish recall that could have merit, but if this is what the Court receives as the rationale for those who signed...a big miss. [/quote]

I'm not so sure about that.  Omeish is controversial based on her remarks, but it's not like her personal views on the Israel/Palestinian issue really affect the day-to-dayoperations of FCPS.  On the other hand, the decision to keep schools closed for an extended period contrary to advice from medical experts had a major impact on FCPS and FCPS families.  Maybe most judges will say that decision was squarely within the discretion of the SB members, but if they get a circuit court judge (and there are about 15 of them) who is sympathetic to the petitioners it could go the other way. [/quote]

I guess it is possible. I think they would go 0 for 15 with them all. Again, just my view, but a high bar and, to me, a weak argument with so many other conflicting points of view, guidance from gov't officials and medical professionals, and the consistency with the majority of othe school districts. [/quote]

At the end of the day some of this is an effort at conditioning, so that a higher percentage of people will not simply vote mechanically again in 2023 based merely on party affiliation, but actually associate an incumbent or any other candidate endorsed by the Democrats with something negative instead (in this case, school closures, kids forced to wear masks, etc.).

Of course, some of the current School Board members - especially Frisch, Omeish, and Tholen - have done other things that would hurt their future election odds, regardless of FCPS's response to Covid-19 or the outcome of the recall petitions. [/quote]

This makes sense and it may be a good primer. I just think folks should not hold out too much hope in the instant effort. This may well have the effect you describe, though. [/quote]

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