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starroute

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8. It looks like there would have to be a special election

Reply to groundloop (Reply #3)

Fri Mar 6, 2015, 03:43 PM

Mar 2015

And that Christie could appoint an interim replacement until then.

But it also seems that for the special election to be called for this November, the vacancy would have to occur more than 30 days before this June's primary. If it doesn't, the interim appointment would last until November 2016.

At least, that's how I read it.

http://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/vacancies-in-the-united-states-senate.aspx

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First on CNN: Feds prepare criminal corruption charges against Senator Bob Menendez [View all] Comrade Grumpy Mar 2015 OP

Innocent until proven guilty but I can't stand him. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #1

Well...bye.... TwilightGardener Mar 2015 #2

If Menendez is forced out won't Christie name a replacement? groundloop Mar 2015 #3

Yes and an election will occur in the fall of 2016 to complete the term. Dawson Leery Mar 2015 #5

Unfortunately, yes karynnj Mar 2015 #7

It looks like there would have to be a special election starroute Mar 2015 #8

But can't Menendez simply announce his retirement and continue to serve until the election is held? StevieM Mar 2015 #13

No... because the special election won't be until Nov 2016 FBaggins Mar 2015 #23

An ironic twist of fate - Menendez could be forced out for doing exactly... George II Mar 2015 #14

So the pig Wilson gets a pass from the DOJ GuntherGebelWilliams Mar 2015 #4

Yeah. Because Holder loves racist cops and hates Democratic senators. Comrade Grumpy Mar 2015 #6

Thank you. nt babylonsister Mar 2015 #19

Two totally unrelated cases/situations, but.... George II Mar 2015 #15

The Feds weren't able to charge Wilson bc SCOTUS gutted civil rights law.. Cha Mar 2015 #29

And after edhopper Mar 2015 #9

One does not have to be stupid in order to be corrupt. (nt) jeff47 Mar 2015 #10

HEY - Christie IS protected. As NJ US Att. he Bribed former USAG Ashcroft laserhaas Mar 2015 #12

Those investigations are not over (not familiar with the Exxon settlement), I'm sure there will be.. George II Mar 2015 #16

That is a story that just came out this week edhopper Mar 2015 #17

We've been working to get this tool - for YEARS.. Thanks for this update laserhaas Mar 2015 #11

K&R...Thanks for posting, Comrade Grumpy red dog 1 Mar 2015 #18

The Stink seems strong in this one..... DeSwiss Mar 2015 #20

HA Ha.... can I use this pic...Like on the tool down south who voted for XL and against ACA laserhaas Mar 2015 #26

What a jerkoff. BlueStater Mar 2015 #21

It's a shame he's still here. Hope it works, this time. Thank you, Comrade Grumpy. n/t Judi Lynn Mar 2015 #22

So long. n/t Jefferson23 Mar 2015 #24

Hey...may I suggest you shorten your title for Twitter laserhaas Mar 2015 #25

Recommending for Transparency... Cooley Hurd Mar 2015 #27

Sen. Robert Menendez to address expected federal corruption charges tonight Judi Lynn Mar 2015 #28

I haven't kept up with the Menendez story... NaturalHigh Mar 2015 #30