September 28, 2006

Deja '02: Another Switcheroo?

Front pages stories in New Jersey's biggest newspapers (and Philly's, too) have heightened speculation that NJ Dems will seek to replace Sen. Bob Menendez (D) on the November ballot. The Newark Star Ledger, Bergen Record and Philadelphia Inquirer have the details. The basic story: Menendez's "closest political adviser" is heard on tape "invoking" Menendez's name while seeking political favors.

Unnamed Dems sound nervous in each of the stories, while Menendez's camp tries to distance him from the story. As PoliticsNJ.com points out, this is the talk of the day in the state. The NRSC has already issued a release announcing a conference call "to discuss preparations in event of" a candidate switch.

It's worth pointing out this too-good-to-be-true bit of history: Sen. Bob Torricelli (D) withdrew from his re-election race on September 30, 2002. Dick Codey, your phone is ringing ...

Posted at 09:26 AM

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