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Last edited Fri Jul 28, 2017, 09:17 PM - Edit history (1)
It appears former governor-to-be Chris Christie could appoint himself temporary replacement for senator Bob Menedez if he wanted to...but DOES he want to?
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10661400#post9
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SENATOR Chris Christie? (Original Post)
rocktivity
Jul 2017
OP
He could single-handedly bring the approval rating of the Senate to single digits
Mr. Ected
Jul 2017
#4
Hopefully, if he is found guilty, that the appeal happens after Jan 16 2018, and Phil Murphy is
OnDoutside
Jul 2017
#10
marybourg
(12,634 posts)1. No. He'd really like to appoint himself President. nt
Goonch
(3,614 posts)2. Senator
spanone
(135,875 posts)3. that needs a ***WARNING*** sign
TheBlackAdder
(28,211 posts)5. Definitely DWTS material.
crazycatlady
(4,492 posts)11. not in good enough shape for DWTS
Mr. Ected
(9,670 posts)4. He could single-handedly bring the approval rating of the Senate to single digits
He has that effect on statistics.
Me.
(35,454 posts)7. Menendez's Will Have To Run For The Seat Again In 2018
so it wouldn't be long term for anyone who was put in if Menendez is convicted, and if there is an appeal it would also delay the replacement.
OnDoutside
(19,970 posts)8. Is there any expectation that Menendez will announce he won't run again ?
Me.
(35,454 posts)9. Just A Guess
That he will do whatever he can, sort of wearing an orange jumpsuit, to keep that office
OnDoutside
(19,970 posts)10. Hopefully, if he is found guilty, that the appeal happens after Jan 16 2018, and Phil Murphy is
Governor.
rocktivity
(44,577 posts)12. Weekend kick
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