[deport]

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 supspect the appointment would be for the remainder of the 107th which runs until Jan 3, 2003.... Then a reappointment for the 108th until an election can be held to fill the remainder of the term. Thus nothing subverting the six years.... I think it was one of the CA senators came in something akin to that. She won the election and the sitting Senator resigned and she was appointed to fill the remainder of the term prior to her term starting.

I agree it's about defeating Forrester in any manner they can whether by election or manuvering. Isn't specualtion so much fun? LOL

[marajade]

Actually its about subverting the law and I think its nasty.

[IMRight]

OK. Then think about this situation. Torch doesn't quit. He runs

If he wins, the seat is Dem
If he loses....then he quits (on 11/6).

The reading of NJ law that so many here have given would still apply, wouldn't it? A vacancy is created after 30days prior to an election and the Gov just appoints somebody to a two year term until the next general election. Forester can't win under that scenario.

Sound crazy?
Sound unconstitutional?

That's because it would be... IF the law were construed the way it had been here.