Collins, under indictment, to remain on congressional ballot

[Gothmog]

In 2006, the Texas Democratic Party sued to keep the GOP from replacing Tom DeLay on the ballot. The Texas and NY statutes are similar. It appears that the GOP has decided not to replace Collins on the ballot https://buffalonews.com/2018/09/17/collins-under-indictment-to-remain-on-congressional-ballot/

Rep. Chris Collins will stay on the congressional ballot in November even though he remains under indictment on insider trading charges, according to four sources familiar with the situation.

The sources, who asked not to be identified, say Collins has heeded the advice of his criminal attorneys who fear the potential complications of protracted election law challenges almost sure to be initiated by Democrats if he removed his name from the congressional ballot.

“It’s very fair to say there’s been a drastic shift,” said one of the sources, referring to the congressman’s earlier commitment to cooperate with local GOP officials and step aside for a substitute candidate. One GOP source noted the decision has always remained an option for Collins and that Republican strategists were prepared for his continuing presence on the ballot; but other sources remain unhappy that the move derails efforts to find a substitute candidate.

Erie County GOP Chairman Nick Langworthy said during an afternoon news conference that he felt like a “groom jilted at the altar” after Collins changed course.

[Gothmog]

1. Democrats rejoice as disgraced and indicted GOP congressman reverses and announces re-election bid

Link to tweet

[Hortensis]

2. Swamp creature behavior. His colleagues would do the same.

This isn't your grandmother's GOP, and most of those didn't believe in ethics that got in their way either.