[CedarDave]

Even if the SCOTUS steps in and overturns the NJSC decision, the Torch could resign within 30 days of the election, and the Rats would appoint someone until the next general election, as per NJ law.

[abner]

Yes, but we shouldn't even be here. The RATS are the epitome of arrogance. It appears that they are right in their arrogance.

[tip of the sword]

You called it. That is the end game here..

[trackman]

"Even if the SCOTUS steps in and overturns the NJSC decision, the Torch could resign within 30 days of the election, and the Rats would appoint someone until the next general election, as per NJ law. "

Sure, but then you have an obvious federal constitution issue. They cannot extend a term beyond 6 years. The federal courts would be all over that.

[Wright is right!]

"Even if the SCOTUS steps in and overturns the NJSC decision, the Torch could resign within 30 days of the election, and the Rats would appoint someone until the next general election, as per NJ law."

The only flaw in yer thinking is that the next general election is THIS November.

Michael

[SauronOfMordor]

Even if the SCOTUS steps in and overturns the NJSC decision, the Torch could resign within 30 days of the election, and the Rats would appoint someone until the next general election, as per NJ law.

If Torch resigns, whoever is appointed will only hold office until January. The scheduled election will not be delayed or cancelled

The election for Senator will be held Nov 5, and whoever wins that election will be Senator in January, regardless of what Torch or the Dems do.

[Paleo Conservative]

Even if the SCOTUS steps in and overturns the NJSC decision, the Torch could resign within 30 days of the election, and the Rats would appoint someone until the next general election, as per NJ law.

But, what if SCOTUS ruled that provision of the NJ law to be unconstitutional? The 17th amendment has no provision for a governor cancelling an election for a US Senate seat but does require senators to be elected by the citizens of the state. The governor can only appoint a senator if a US Senate seat is vacant not if a senate candiditate withdraws before the election. If Torricelli resigns, I can think any appointed successor would ouly serve the remainder of the current term.