Torricelli News Conference 5 pm EST LIVE THREAD

[alisasny]

Opine away : )

[aristeides]

Gawd, what an a$$!

Or he might be wreaking his revenge on the people who are forcing him out. He's not resigning, and he's filed a case that's probably a loser with the NJ Supremes. He may be engineering his defeat in November.

[StarFan]

Can anyone tell me why the Torch (for the sake of the party he holds so near and dear) didn't resign and avoid the legal maneuvering that will ensue? Had he done so, I believe McGreesy would have appointed someone to replace him and wait a full year before holding a special election (or at least that's how I interpreted Judge Napolitano's reading of the law).

[marajade]

What I don't understand is why Toricelli thought "the dirt" would stay unreported until after the general election?

[Dog]

We have to sweat the next 36 days until election day.....at any time in those 36 days the TORCH could resign and McGreevey appoint another DEM to fill the seat ....then the election is pushed back til 2003...

And I think the RATS would risk the HEAT to save the Senate.

[Teacher317]

You have to understand Clinton-think... the Constitution says that a person can only be elected twice. All Bubba has to do is become VP, Secretary of State, or other position, and have a curious series [sic] of accidents happen, and viola!, instant third term.

[justshe]

~~~Torch: "I apologize to Bill Clinton because I do not have his strength. I am only human."
Is he saying Clinton isn't? ~~~

When he said that......didn't YOU hear the soundtrack of Jesus Christ, Superstar...playing in the background?

[crasher]

Given what you just said, the obvious counter-point is the Democrats must think they can do it, and the question is why?

[Petronski]

Here's another argument: The NJ legislature was very serious about having a bright line deadline. We know this because the last time the legislature considered the issue, rather than the deadline being softened or shortened, it was actually EXTENDED from 34 days to 51. We cannot now presume that legislative intent gives us enough latitude to permit a change at 33 days...

[hchutch]

Furthermore, her lack of class - despite Ashcroft's VERY gracious decision NOT to contest the election despite the St. Louis shenanigans - is probably going to bite her to an extent in 36 days...

[Carolinamom]

No problem. Just let the dirt info out!

[MJY1288]

McAuliffe and Clinton have their fingerprints all over this overt attempt to undermine an election. Law means NOTHING to them POWER means everything

[NeoCaveman]

Can anyone tell me why the Torch (for the sake of the party he holds so near and dear) didn't resign and avoid the legal maneuvering that will ensue?

1. Ego
2. Senatorial retirement fund
3. Spite

[Political Junkie Too]

Except that that was a primary election, not the general election. The Senate rules said that the winning candidate of the general election had to be a resident of the state, and the dead aren't residents. Carnahan should have been disqualified, unless the courts wanted to extrapolate from one ruling to another. I can see creating a vacancy with intent for the primary, but not the real thing. Voters would be giving up their constitutional right to elect Senators if they intentionally created a vacancy to be filled by the governor.

-PJ

[sinkspur]

Are you saying that the courts will make an exception for death, not for scandal??

If the courts overturn state law, and make this exception, then it will establish a precedent that will allow any candidate, in any senatorial election to pull this stunt.

Hell, Bill Simon could pull it in California, right now.

[Focault's Pendulum]

I hope you all realiz this has only come about since I announced my candicacy.

Why Focault Should Be The Next NJ Senator. Write In Vote!!!"

[clintonh8r]

That line made me want to shoot the TV, vomit, or both.

[Dianna]

All Bubba has to do is become VP, Secretary of State, or other position, and have a curious series [sic] of accidents happen, and viola!, instant third term.

For VP, the candidate has to be eligible for the Presidency and Clinton is not.

[marajade]

They have other candidates that are the same points down in the polls, why aren't they getting them to file suit?

[cake_crumb]

"What's your take on this? First, what are the odds the Dems can get someone new on the ballot. Second, what are the odds Lautenberg, or another non-Bradley Dem, can beat Forrester?"

Ah...you forget Je$$e Jacka$$ and his rent a riot mobile, as well as Al $harpton. They'll get in on the act...maybe even Louie the Loony will take time off the Mothership to place that race card as well...though I'm not sure whether that would be a good or bad thig for the Dems, LOL.

LIke Saddam...the Dems are SOOOO predictable!

[swheats]

I guess he thinks his opponent wasn't playing fair by telling the truth of his lack of judgment. /sarcasm