Is it true Obama and McCain are not on the Texas ballot?

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I am reading Bob Barr is leading a lawsuit charging that Obama and McCain missed the deadline to be on the Texas ballot. Texas law states that candidates must submit the paperwork no later than 5 p.m. on the 70th day before the election is to be held. The fact is that neither Obama or McCain were nominated before that date.
Won't they have to violate Texas law to get their names on the ballot? I guess since they don't follow the U.S. constitution we can't really expect them to adhere to the Texas constitution, right? If everyone follows Texas law, then Barr should be the only one on the Texas ballot....McCain/Obama can't even be write-ins. What do you think?

http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/09/bob-barr-busts-ballot.html
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/09/17/barr-tries-to-kick-mccain-obama-off-texas-ballot/#comment-705743
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/18/ballot-pruning-in-texas/#comment-108688
http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/politics/entries/2008/09/18/barr_government_should_let_ike.html

Hater Police · Accepted Answer

I doubt it.  Of course, it wouldn't be a big deal for Obama, it would be a disaster for McCain. It would cost him the election.

Anonymous · Answer

If it is true, Obama is sure to win the electoral college and win the election.  If neither was on the ballot, Barr would win Texas, taking 34 electoral votes from McCain.  Obama was going to lose Texas anyway.

One Party System · Answer

Don't hold your breath

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Is it true Obama and McCain are not on the Texas ballot?

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