[onyx]

FReepers from New Jersey can correct me, but IIRC, when Senator Frank Lautenberg died, Governor Christie appointed some no name who didn't even bother to run in the special election 6 months later.

Cory Booker won that election.

"I" have no idea about any viable Republicans in New Jersey, save for Christie himself, but I understand his approval ratings are LOW. Like in the cellar.

[billyboy15]

How about Christie appoints himself as Senator and allows Guadango, his #2 to assume the Governorship? Christie is term limited and Guadango is running as his replacement anyway and this way she can have the advantage of running as an incumbent.

Christie is a RINO for sure but no way a Conservative EVER gets elected in NJ. I would rather have a RINO elected to replace a Lib in the senate than re elect another Liberal.