[CedarDave]

I can't see that the courts would accept his resigning (after October 5) as legitimate following today's performance. He announced his intentions and his strategy (getting his name off the ballot), and for him to get yet another bite at the apple before the election cannot be allowed. It's totally unfair for the opposing candidate, and the legal effort to prevent that outcome must be forcefully waged.

[Libertina]

I can't see that the courts would accept his resigning (after October 5) as legitimate following today's performance
Agreed. And at some point even Democrat followers are going to feel violated by this.