rbt48
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« on: August 21, 2012, 01:38:37 PM » |
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This situation is reminiscent of Torricelli's withdrawal from the NJ Senate race which led to Lautenberg's return in 2002. Recall that the deadline to replace a candidate in NJ had passed, but the State Supreme Court ruled that the Democrats were entitled to a candidate. It was pretty clear to most that Torricelli withdrew because his poll numbers dropped with scandal charges in the air.
It is also a reminder of Tom Delay's attempt to get off the ballot in Texas in 2006 and have a replacement named. He did get off the ballot, but Texas' strict laws would not allow a replacement to be named and a write in campaign for Shelley Sekula-Gibbs fell short by a 52% to 42% margin.
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