[Torie]

Correct. The whole thing is a ridiculous red herring. But then I am a lawyer, so am used to this sort of byzantine labyrinth.

[marajade]

Well look at it this way: We're talking about NJ instead of Florida... That could be a good thing.

[anniegetyourgun]

So on tonight's news, FOX concludes that there is no way the DEM ploy in NJ courts will fly. On CNN the talking head concludes they will succeed. You say?

[Dianna]

What I've heard is if Torch resigns then the appointee would automatically be on the ballot as the incumbent.

Is this wrong? That's what Napolitano said would happen. Still sounds unfair to me.