Torricelli News Conference 5 pm EST LIVE THREAD

[alisasny]

Opine away : )

[VRWC_minion]

Aren't we outside of 30 days ?

[Wphile]

If he resigns from the Senate, then an appointment can be made. If he withdraws from the race, only a write-in candidate can take his place. It's beyond the filing deadline to get a new name on the ballot.

[bootyist-monk]

From WNBC's website...

"snip"

Reps. Frank Pallone and Robert Menendez, two House members who have long had ambitions for a promotion to the Senate, are among the names being discussed to take Torricelli's place as the Democratic candidate. Another name being floated is that of former Sen. Frank Lautenberg, a Democrat who retired in 2001 after several years of icy relations with Torricelli.

Under New Jersey law, a political party can replace a statewide nominee on the ballot if the person drops out at least 48 days before the election. But only 36 days remain until the Nov. 5 election, meaning Democrats would have to seek approval from the state attorney general. That would likely result in a court challenge from Republicans.

Under state law, if the candidate resigns his office or dies with more than 30 days to the election, the governor can appoint a new candidate. If it happens with less than 30 days before the election, the race can be canceled and the governor can set a new date for a special election.

Mesmells a rat.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

Torricelli may drop out of race
CNN - 11 minutes ago
Robert Torricelli, his campaign feeling the fallout from an ethic controversy,
may drop his re-election bid, Democratic party sources said Monday. ...

Torricelli might resign and drop re-election bid - Reuters

Torricelli considers dropping out of NJ Senate race - Albany Times Union

[Jim Noble]

"This election is too important...The radical right wing GOP is poised to take over and force women to get pregnant, make little old ladies eat cat food, and force good hardworking migrants to become right-wing Christians.

So, sadly, I must step aside. Fortunately, Bill Clinton has agreed to move from Harlem to Newark, and he will be your new Senator".

[Wphile]

At the moment we are. We are about 36 days outside the election. I don't know if he can give an effective date within the 30 days.

GSC says they can't cancel the election...hope he is right.

[alloysteel]

Wheels come off. But the wreckage plunges on, wreaking havoc upon everything in its path. Nobody walks away.

[gratefulwharffratt]

unless the governor of this state shall deem it advisable to call a special election therefore, which he is authorized hereby to do.

Our job is clear.

This CANNOT be allowed to stand as the BLATANT dirty trick that it is.

We HAVE to get a commitment from McGreevey for a special election sometime near the original election day.

This stinks to high Heaven, and can only cause us to sweep the rest of the races, from the backlash. The Rats must be living in mortal terror to pull this sh*t.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

"While Torricelli has not made up his mind, according to these sources, party officials are already talking to possible alternative candidates, including U.S. Reps. Robert Menendez and Frank Pallone."

-CNN-

[ChadGore]

Re:"Did Barbara Streisand send the Torch a letter too? ">

Dear 'ethicly challanged in trenton',

You suck. Quit.

Your loving boss,

Babs

[dead]

You da man!

"No Bob! No Bob! Don't do it, Bob!" BANG!!

BTW, concealed handguns are illegal in NJ, so this scenario is completely impossible.

[Dianna]

Forrester ought to be making a new commercial right now. The Dems DON'T care if Torricelli is a crook, but boy do they get upset that he might lose!

[Wphile]

Mesmells a rat.

NO KIDDING. I cannot believe the Dems will stoop this low. Wait, check that...I can believe it but man, it stinks to high heaven.

[MJY1288]

I'm not sure if this is good news or not. We will have to wait and see what laws the DemocRATS will be allowed to break. I smell the RATS are up to something, Thwarting the law is my bet.

[citizen]

"....unless the governor of this state shall deem it advisable to call a special election therefor, which he is authorized hereby to do."

Could the 'Rats withstand the national pressure to allow the NJ voters to decide?

[Bill Davis FR]

there will be an election in november no matter what...

[The Wizard]

that is a great spot.....

[Wphile]

Good question. The RNC better be on top of this.

[Jim Noble]

>>Could the 'Rats withstand the national pressure to allow the NJ voters to decide?<<

You're kidding, right?