Posted on 06/03/2013 12:35:07 PM PDT by SMGFan
Sen. Frank Lautenberg’s (D-N.J.) death has cast a cloud of uncertainty over the future of his seat, leaving Gov. Chris Christie (R ) with a difficult choice over when — or if — he’ll set the date for a special election.
Competing state statutes have complicated the choices confronting Christie, who is facing his own reelection this year and a potential presidential bid in 2015. One statute suggests the Republican governor can appoint a Senate successor to serve until next year's general election, thereby avoiding a special election altogether. Another more recent statute indicates a special election should occur on the same day as the upcoming November gubernatorial election, or a separate day this year.
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I wonder how long it will take for the half breeds wife to register in NJ?
El Chubbo would love to appoint his new best buddies wife to the Senate, then it and Hillary can be like the original and the carbon copy.
sorry ,but Geraldo Rivera already visited Christie carrying his knee pads
If he appoints a RAT he can surely kiss 2016 bye-bye.
“Nucky” Thompson for Senator. He knows how to get things done.
Before you say that it's important to remember that some believe that Osama Obama was born in Hawaii.
I'm available but my phone's not ringing /s
Steve Forbes
Christie is between a rock and the donut shop! /s/
Nice picture! Christie is TWICE the man Obama is!
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