[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.

[tip of the sword]

It sounds like the 'Rats goal here is to tie this thing up in SCOTUS for as long as possible..