For the time being.
Congress should make it a federal offense to tamper with a federal election from the bench. A case like that would probably go to the US Supreme Court, but it would shine spotlight on this gross judicial impropriety.
Posted on 10/02/2002 5:16:31 PM PDT by Politico2
Forrester Statement On New Jersey Supreme Court Decision
(TRENTON, OCTOBER 2) – U.S. Senate candidate Doug Forrester tonight issued the following statement:
“Today, the people of New Jersey lost. The Torricelli-Lautenberg machine’s disregard for the rule of law, fair elections and the people of New Jersey will, once again, make our great state the butt of national jokes.
“The good people of New Jersey understand what has transpired over the past few days. A few powerbrokers read public opinion polls and concluded that I was going to beat Bob Torricelli, and decided to change the rules of the game. The good people of New Jersey will not allow these political games to win the day.
“Today, this election became an election between, on the one hand, those who seek to restore New Jersey’s reputation and, on the other hand, those few powerbrokers who will say anything and do anything to rig the system to their advantage. I will continue my fight to restore dignity and honor the office of the United States Senate. And with the people of New Jersey, we will win this fight.
“Unfortunately, the New Jersey Supreme Court has now decided that New Jersey law, as written, should not apply to this election. Their decision is flawed.
“We will pursue an appeal of this matter to the Supreme Court of the United States, to ensure that the men and women of our military will not be disenfranchised and that the rule of law will be upheld.
“This is a fight that the Torricelli-Lautenberg machine began when it decided it could not win this election within the rules provided by state law.
“Regardless of the outcome in the courts, I will continue my fight to put the interests of the people of New Jersey before politics.
“The Torricelli—Lautenberg machine has failed to fight to strengthen our national security. The Torricelli – Lautenberg machine has consistently voted to cut defense and intelligence spending.
The Torricelli – Lautenberg machine voted against a national missile defense system to protect American families and our allies. The Torricelli—Laugtenberg machine has failed to clean more than 19 of New Jersey’s 132 Superfund toxic waste sites. The Torricelli—Lautenberg machine has consistently voted for higher taxes and against a Balance Budget Amendment. And under the Torricelli – Lautenberg machine, New Jersey has remained dead last among the states in getting a return on the tax dollars we send to Washington meaning our hardworking families continue to bear an enormous tax burden.
“These issues continue to confront us. These are the issues I have been speaking about since I entered this race. Theses are the issues I will continue to speak about until Election Day.
“Enough is enough. I will continue to stand against the Torricelli-Lautenberg machine. Hang on, New Jersey – help is on the way!”
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Paid for by Forrester 2002, Inc.
The media loves anybody who supports the killing of babies. It is definitely the key media tests for who is a moderate. In the case of McCain, the media loves him because he dumps on corporations and hates Christians, the other key media tests for determining a moderate.
Well, the democrats made the tie between the two; Forrester is simply reminding the voters of that fact.
Good statement on his part, BTW.
Great idea.
For the time being.
Congress should make it a federal offense to tamper with a federal election from the bench. A case like that would probably go to the US Supreme Court, but it would shine spotlight on this gross judicial impropriety.
It's great news that they are pursing an appeal. The Republicans need to put the brass knuckles on and let the leftists feel some pain. We cannot let these creeps do what they want. We need to fight using every instrument available. Each election court case the Republicans win makes it that much harder for the cheaters to use these unlawful means in the future. If we don't stop them here, they will do it again.
Gee, I wonder if I am not doing too well in my driver's license renewal test if the State Supreme Court would let me select a replacement to take the test on my behalf.
I mean it is very vitally important to my family's continued power, that I drive?
EXCELLENT IDEA!!
I second that motion.
This is pretty good, but I would just start addressing Lautenberg as Torricelli, and explain to the citizens that a vote for Lautenberg is a vote for Torricelli, because Lautenberg will resign shortly after taking office, and Torricelli will be appointed to replace him.
>The numbers I've seen run in the 67 to 69 cents on the dollar range. Connecticut is about as bad.
The Tax Foundation puts those numbers together in their report, Federal Taxing and Spending Benefit Some States, Leave Others Footing the Bill.
According to the report: "Combining the second highest tax burden per capita with low federal spending (33rd highest), New Jersey had the lowest federal spending-to-tax ratio (0.67). The 0.67 ratio means that New Jersey only receives 67¢ in federal spending for every dollar its taxpayers send to Washington and is therefore the nation’s biggest loser from federal fiscal operations. Other states that had low federal spending-to-tax ratios in FY 2001 are Connecticut (67¢), New Hampshire (71¢), Nevada (76¢) and Illinois (78¢)."
As I said on another thread:
Is Forrester really so bad that the only candidate he can beat is a proven cheater? I mean, geez, I hate the SCONJ's ruling too, and it's sad, but if Forrester had an ounce of worth it seems he should be up to taking on all comers...right?
Nice move. He is already tying Torrecelli and Lautenberg together. He should only refer to Lautenberg in the context he used above.'
He needs to have one of those commercials where the Torch morphs into the Laut!
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