1 posted on
09/30/2002 9:20:19 AM PDT by
alisasny
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To: Howlin
Time for the live thread ping list....
To: alisasny
since this is your turf...what is your gutt tell you? the Torch is out? and if so who will replace him?
4 posted on
09/30/2002 9:23:06 AM PDT by
kellynla
To: alisasny
Bttt to read later...
7 posted on
09/30/2002 9:24:53 AM PDT by
firewalk
To: alisasny
Can you believe this? The end of the other thread has a story about Torch deciding to resign from the Senate!
To: alisasny
Can we consider this the Torch's opus thread?
11 posted on
09/30/2002 9:26:41 AM PDT by
MattinNJ
To: alisasny
He didn't call a conference to "not" resign. The questions are what will be "plan b" for the NJ Rats ? Something that the Torch may not answer. The second question is if their is no "plan b" for NJ was there fear that the Torch would have affected the other senate races ?
To: alisasny
The Torch? News conference? I have a suggestion. Two Words:
Bud Dwyer
To: alisasny
I've heard some whispers that Torricelli may be quitting the race. Maybe this is the official announcement right here. We'll find out....
To: alisasny
What are the rules here?
If he caves, who appoints the replacement?
Does the replacement get to run in the election?
Haven't all of the deadlines for the election passed?
Will the GOP run unopposed for the seat?
Are there any similar precedents?
What are the Dems pulling here?
To: alisasny
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Sen. Bob Torricelli, D-N.J., practices his Richard Nixon "I am not a crook" speech and gestures during a union rally to support his re-election bid in Trenton, N.J., Sept. 23, 2002. Torricelli is considering dropping out of the race, a Democratic party source said Monday, Sept. 30, 2002. (AP Photo/Mike Derer) - Sep 30 12:19 PM ET |
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Sen. Robert Torricelli, D-N.J., right, greets Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., during a union rally to support Torricelli's re-election bid in Trenton, N.J., Monday, Sept. 23, 2002. Morton Bahr, president of the Communications Workers of America, applauds at left. President Bush was also in Trenton raising funds for Torricelli's Republican opponent.(AP Photo/Mike Derer) - Sep 23 5:05 PM ET |
To: alisasny
From WNBC's website...
"snip"
Reps. Frank Pallone and Robert Menendez, two House members who have long had ambitions for a promotion to the Senate, are among the names being discussed to take Torricelli's place as the Democratic candidate. Another name being floated is that of former Sen. Frank Lautenberg, a Democrat who retired in 2001 after several years of icy relations with Torricelli.
Under New Jersey law, a political party can replace a statewide nominee on the ballot if the person drops out at least 48 days before the election. But only 36 days remain until the Nov. 5 election, meaning Democrats would have to seek approval from the state attorney general. That would likely result in a court challenge from Republicans.
Under state law, if the candidate resigns his office or dies with more than 30 days to the election, the governor can appoint a new candidate. If it happens with less than 30 days before the election, the race can be canceled and the governor can set a new date for a special election.
Mesmells a rat.
To: All
To: alisasny
Wheels come off. But the wreckage plunges on, wreaking havoc upon everything in its path. Nobody walks away.
To: alisasny
"While Torricelli has not made up his mind, according to these sources, party officials are already talking to possible alternative candidates, including U.S. Reps. Robert Menendez and Frank Pallone."
-CNN-
To: alisasny
there will be an election in november no matter what...
To: alisasny
I AM SO DAMN MAD......THIS LOOKS LIKE THEY HAVE SCREWED FORRESTER.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!
72 posted on
09/30/2002 9:45:01 AM PDT by
Dog
To: alisasny
To: alisasny
If Torricelli can vacate the seat next week and put the election off for a year, what is there to prevent the governor from appointing him to the seat the next day and keeping him in office for another year?
The law looks unconstitutional on its face, at least in certain applications, but there probably isn't enough time to overturn it before the election.
Democrats will stoop to anything. They only control the Senate because one Republican died of a brain tumor and another switched sides, while a third Senate candidate had to die before the election to get a sympathy vote for his wife. Talk about being illegitimately in power if they pull this one off....
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127 posted on
09/30/2002 10:00:39 AM PDT by
dead
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