[deport]

Yep, you are correct..... His term expires on Jan. 3, 2003 or earlier should he resign. Then someone else takes over for the 108th, but should he resign between now and then the Gov could appoint someone. And according to the NJ law cited above if the resignation comes within 30 days of the election on Nov 5, then the appointment could run until the next General Election unless a special one was called. Now if that passes Judicial muster we don't know, do we?

[marajade]

I don't see how they can cite any state law which will in effect extend a US senate seat for longer than six years as is constitutional by design.

I've stated this before but will say it again: this isn't about Toricelli. This is about denying Forrester his right to run for the US senate.