I've been all over the NJ Election websites the last few hours. I was thinking of trying to join the race myself, just to show the hypocricy of the court's ruling (yes, I'm a NJ resident). There is a June 4th deadline for Independents to file for running. However, there is no other restriction stated. I could run on another party ticket, assuming there is not already a candidate there, and I didn't find any restrictions. The problem is, I don't know whether the party has obligations to be registered, sanctioned or whatever.
What is appalling is the financial disclosure requirements; all of which I'm sure have been violated by Lautenberg for their lateness. I'm surprised, since this is not an appointment to a vacant office situation, that a totally new candidate can come on the scene so late, and even more surprised that nobody has challenged Lautenberg even being qualified under the requirements for disclosures, financial statements etc. I thought all candidates had to be vetted.
Don't think about it, do it. If you are a resident of the state you have a legitimate greivance. Demand that the people be given a choice.
LOL! Focault's Pendulum also wants to run...