The title of this thread is VERY misleading. It gives the impression that Kucinich has filed suit against the state of Texas. Please reread the article. The loyalty oath has NOTHING to do with the government of the state of Texas. It is a requirement of the state's Democratic Party, not the state itself. A political party is NOT part of the government and, as such, is free to make whatever rules it wants as long as it doesn't violate any state or US laws. If they want to require that all candidates wear cowboy hats while campaigning in the state, they can do so.

Also, please note that the loyalty oath says nothing about the US Constitution or any US laws. It refers specifically to support of the PARTY's eventual nominee. It's all about PARTY loyalty, not loyalty to any ideal.

Having said all that, I agree that the requirement is bullshit and reeks of old-style party politics. (Wait! You mean there's a new-style party politics?) I just don't want anyone confused over the bullshit's source. I would be embarrassed to be a Texas Democrat, but I'm a Florida Democrat and I'm pretty embarrassed to be one of those as well. At least Texans' primary votes will count for something. I may as well stay home.*

*(FYI, the Florida Legislature, with support of the Florida Democratic Party, voted to hold its primary much earlier than in previous years, very much against the wishes of the national Democratic Party. As a result, candidates are banned from campaigning in Florida and the Florida delegation to the National Convention will have NO votes. At least that's where I think it stands now. It's probably going to all turn out to be a big game of political Chicken. Wonderful system, ain't it?)