REPEATING FOR EMPHASIS: U.S. Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider TELLS OBAMA TO LAWYER UP!

"Plaintiffs' complaint raises significant issues necessitating that the named defendants engage competent counsel to represent their interests. Given the high ranking positions of the defendants, the decision as to who will represent them in this case is not simple and straightforward," the judge said.

But as soon as attorneys are lined up, "the case will proceed expeditiously," he said.