When the Missouri candidate (Carnahan) DIED before the 2000 election, they had to keep his name on the ballot, the dead guy won, and his seat was filled by an appointment of his widow by the gov
And, since Mr. Carnahan was already dead, he was an invalid candidate. So he couldn't WIN. But, the GOP always wants to be the nice guys. I hope Ashcroft learned his lesson.
It's way past time for the gloves to come OFF. (lets use laws to our advantage).