Torricelli News Conference 5 pm EST LIVE THREAD

[alisasny]

Opine away : )

[Political Junkie Too]

Remember when Bush chastised Gore during the debates about following the rules when Gore kept interrupting-- how some people feel that rules are meant to be followed? We can use a little of that kind of talk again from the Bully Pulpit.

-PJ

[Dick Bachert]

Head exploded? Damn, I missed that.

I did see JFK's go off, so I don't feel too left out.

[mrs9x]

Well, look at how fast everything happened in Florida...Twice to the FLSC, then to the SCOTUS. It can happen quickly if necessary.

[Diddle E. Squat]

No, anyone can resign, its the replacement attempt that is illegal.

The keyword we need to use is that Torricelli 'FORFEITED'. He didn't die, he isn't incapacitated, he hasn't yet been convicted of a crime that would prevent him from running. He 'FORFEITED'.

Like in Florida, the battle of PR and terminology is going to be important.

[berkeleybeej]

Or he will mysteriously die from a previously undiagnosed heart problem - just in time for an appointment to be made and the incumbant's name to be placed on the ballot (as per earlier post reference).

[Libertina]

Legally, they have no way out of this
No doubt they are busy scheming and planning EXTRA-legal actitvies...

[Dianna]

We're back to court decisions?

They HAVE to want a court fight for PR. Otherwise, Torch would have resigned and let the appointee be on the ballot. Napolitano made it sound like an appointee would be on the ballot without question.

[marajade]

No, they are asking the US Supreme Court to have his name removed...

[.30Carbine]

They are losing nationally, and thus dividing and inflaming are their best options left. Fire up the base, force the GOP into a mudfight, and hopefully disgust the middle/swing voters and reducing their turnout.

It will backfire on them, though. This is energizing folks nationwide. No one wants another 9/11, and no one wants this charade of politics to continue. Even sheeple know when they are not being led to green pastures.

[Howlin]

And do you think people will sit by and stand for that?

[Torie]

I might add that give that the Dems have already filed papers today in the court, it was clear someone was writing this little petition up BEFORE Torch said he decided to quit, and probably before the idea even popped into his brain late last night. Curious.

[nutmeg]

...Tagliatelle: Broad ribbons
Torricelli: Worm shaped foul smelling pasta, a favourite with American Liberals
Vermicelli: Fine pasta, usually folded into skeins and stuffed/filled.
Vermincelli: (see Torricelli)
Ziti rigati: Medium sized ridged tubular pasta...

See Jimer's post #1167! LOL

[Howlin]

Consider it done. Looks like we're going to be busy again......LOL.

[LisaFab]

This is worth reposting:

Here is an email from the NRSC General Counsel:

September 30, 2002 To: Senator Frist, Mitch Bainwol

From: Alex N. Vogel General Counsel

Re: New Jersey – Ballot Substitution

You have asked for an analysis of New Jersey ballot statutes and regulations regarding a possible vacancy in connection with the upcoming election in New Jersey. New Jersey law explicitly provides that when a vacancy occurs among primary nominees, the state committee of a political party committee may select a replacement candidate. N.J. Stat. § 19:13-20. However, this ballot replacement is only allowed when the vacancy occurs more than 51 days prior to the election. Id. Inside of this 51 day statutory window, a replacement candidate can not be put on the ballot. The only exception ever recognized by a New Jersey court was in the case of the death of a nominee. Petition of Koegh-Dwyer, 106 N.J. Super. 567, 256 A.2d 314 (1969), affirmed 54 N.J. 523, 257 A.2d 697. It is worth noting that the time limit was raised from 34 days to 51 days in 1985. Legislative history from the original statute states that time limit was included "to afford election official sufficient time in which to attend mechanics of preparing for general election." Kilmurray v. Gilfert, 10 N.J. 435, 91 A.2d 865 (1952).

If the above is cited correctly, they are toast. The key is him not resigning.

[hchutch]

And the Democrats are not only denying it, they are attempting a "bait and switch" to save their political power!

[blackie]

Fire Democrats, Hire Republicans !!

GWB Is The Man !!

Snuff Saddam, NOW !!

Death To all Tyrant's !!

The Second Amendment...
America's Original Homeland Security !!

Freedom Is Worth Fighting For !!

Molon Labe !!

[RobFromGa]

TORCH FORFEITS SENATE!

[McLynnan]

Get over here and read all 1200 posts ASAP, lol. You didn't tell me The Torch is practically a saint. I had to wait and hear it from his own lips. After listening to his speech I am beyond amazed the Vatican hasn't beatified him.

[woofie]

Brevity is the soul of wit and it is clear the Torch is a Nit Wit....When its time to leave the stage leave for Gods sake

[mhking]

He can't do that! So if you're losing so badly in the polls that you're gonna be bent over in the election, you can just throw up your hands and "abdicate?" This ain't the freakin' British Crown!

Gawd, what an a$$!