Torricelli Ballot Battle OK'd (State Supreme Court Accepts)

11 Alive ^ | 10/1/02

[Fuzz]

What comparisons, if any, are there to Katherine Harris' apparent mistake in not resigning her position in a timely manner to qualify for the election. If I remember correctly, the judge did rule that she did break the law, but forgave the offense because of the fact that the voters approved of her by voting for her in the primary.

[Tumbleweed_Connection]

As bluntly as possible, there are rules in New Jersey which the Leftists don't feel apply to them. Since their focus on politics and what is best for America is superior nothing should stand in their way to accomplish overall objectives, even the law.

[Goldwater Girl]

You remember incorrectly. The judge ruled in her favor because the remedy for failure to follow the law was included within the statute. (No resignation letter= immediate, irrevocable removal from office.)
The judge forgave nothing- he dismissed the case as without merit.

[Libertina]

Democratic Gov. James E. McGreevey said that placing a new candidate on the ballot would be a fair way to resolve the issue and would "give New Jersey voters a chance to speak."
We called it!
I am DISGUSTED but NOT surprised.

[StarFan]

It's Lautenberg and if he campaigns as he just did in his acceptance speech I don't foresee a problem. He stuttered throughout and doesn't seem up on the issues (i.e. mentioning 'the pollution thing and drug thing") or frankly what Forrester truly stands for.

[uncbob]

Somebody ought to ask "Just why was the state law wriiten and why was 51 days specified ?"


It is also going to depend which way the media pressure will be directed ( Probably in favor of the dems)

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

Not kidding. It was on Fox News at around 7:30. They said that 13 counties have already printed ballots and that 5 counties have already mailed them out. I'm looking for a full article on this to post.

[Fuzz]

Ah. I think the thing that confused me, was the part in the law where it stated something like the person who didn't comply had to be removed from the ballot. With the automatic resignation, I guess it would not be possible to actually not comply then and that looks like a useless phrase that could cause some confusion.

[uncbob]

That would be a violation of the U.S. Constitution's Equal Protection Clause because there is no reasonable justification for that unequal treatment.

How about the argument the GOP has expended funding in campaigning against Torrecilli

They going to be reimbursed ?

[BJClinton]

Torricelli was always a powerhouse fund-raiser:

Isn't that what got him in this mess?

[Fuzz]

Well, that and the timing of the ruling. (I kind of digressed there)

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

I'm just wondering if naming Lautenberg is even legal at this time. The Dems act like they've already won in the courts. If we ever ran into this ( although I can't see how) we would have our replacement standing by and name him after the court's decision, not before.

[jackbill]

I have a question and am wondering if anyone can clarify this issue: today Mark Levin (via Sean Hannity) said this issue has to stop with the NJSC, it's a state issue that cannot be decided by SCOTUS. Yet it seems to me that if it's an election for a Federal position, the U.S. Senate, SCOTUS could ultimately have a say in the matter.

I have a lot of respect for Levin, but lawyers are like economists. Ask ten of them a question and you get eleven answers.

Of course the Forrester camp can go to the SCOTUS if the NJ Supremes rule against them. However, the SCOTUS may say they have no jurisdiction. I doubt that.

There are a number of issues that could be brought, equal protection being one of them.

[harpo11]

Democrat politicians trying to steal an election before it even happens. I am reminded of a Mrs. Clinton quote I read in the September 2002 issue of the Limbaugh Letter as follows:

"It's important to hae core principles and values, but if you're going to be active in policy and politics you have to be a realist."

I'm thinking she really meant you have to be a cheater.

[Goldwater Girl]

It doesn't say "had to be removed from the ballot"- it says "MAY be removed by a circuit judge".
Judicial oversight is in case of fraud or collusion- not useless or confusing at all. Just not applicable to Katherine Harris.

[PhiKapMom]

You are so right there is no new tone in Washington -- the RATs will not permit it.

What we do is use this as an example of the rot from inside the DemocRAT Party. DemocRATs like Carl Albert from here in Oklahoma and others in days gone by that used to fight tooth and nail on the floor of the Senate and then go out to eat with the loyal opposition do not exist anymore.

We now have the Clinton DemocRAT Party led by their lapdog Mcauliffe with Begala and Carville as their pit bulls. I now have adopted a new vocabulary:

Clinton DemocRAT Party
Daschle/Clinton Senate DemocRATs
Gephardt/Clinton House DemocRATs
Clinton DemocRAT National Committee

For anyone living here in flyover Country the name clinton in front of anything to do with the DemocRATs is not going to draw a favorable response. Let's use it at every opportunity when you refer to our Republican candidates as being up against the clinton/daschle Senate DemocRAT or any number of combinations. Don't let the word "DemocRAT" go without a clinton in front of it. They have hijacked the DemocRAT Party and let's tie them to it once and for all.

Rule of Law does not apply to any Clinton DemocRAT as they have just put on display for us once again with their absolute disregard for rules or the law.

Remind everyone you know to get out and vote Republican and send the clintons a message!

[fatima]

How much is a good-ass Rolex .To lose an election over a half-assed rolex-so many regrets.

[Roscoe]

Once again, our military serving overseas will be screwed out of their vote.
(The absentee ballots have already been sent.)

Perhaps the Rats will ask the court to count any military votes for Torch as a vote for his substitute candidate.

[billorites]

"These clowns make the Florida supremes look distinguished."

The New Jersey Supremes look like the second rate English Department at a third rate state college.

[Humidston]

How can the court change the candidates now?

I'm sorry, but tonight I'm in a rotten mood. IMHO, the NJ court will do whatever the crooked NJ dems tell them to do, pure and simple.

I'm in a bad mood because we're seeing the total demise of the rule of law. I believe in principles, rules, and a level playing field. Tonight I see that's a foolish fantasy.