Torricelli just made an announcement. Here's the rush transcript:
"We have explored legal options and it appears that the powers that be will not permit the Democrats to place a new name on the ballot this November. First, I ask the Republican litigators, 'when did we become such an unflexible society?'
"Despite this thwarting of Democracy, and this shameless Republican effort to silence the voice of the people of New Jersey, we have come to a solution.
"This is the hardest decision I've ever made, but I will not allow myself to be responsible for Democrats' losing the Senate--if Republicans controlled all parts of government, all old people and minorities would be sent to concentration camps.
"To avoid this travesty, I have decided to remove my name from the ballot the only way the law allows--by dying.
"An hour ago, I ingested a lethal dose of arsenic, and within 90 minutes, I will be no more. When I am dead, remember, my unforgiving opponent killed me.
"Excuse me, while I spend my final moments with my family and Bill Clinton. Thank you."
Pray for GW and New Jersey