July 19, 2006 - 4:33pm
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Governor Jon Corzine is expected to nominate a new Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court sometime this summer to replace Deborah Poritz, who will reach the mandatory retirement age of seventy in the fall. Speculation still centers around Associate Justice James Zazzali, a Democrat, who would take the post until he turns seventy in 2007.

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How about Zulima Farber? Menendez supported her appointment to


How about Zulima Farber?

Menendez supported her appointment to the court during the McGreevy administration.

07/19/06 5:39 pm

Jim Zazalli would make a wonderful chief justice.


Jim Zazalli would make a wonderful chief justice.

07/19/06 5:57 pm

I'm with Marion. That was my first thought, too!


I'm with Marion. That was my first thought, too!

07/19/06 6:41 pm

Lou Greenwald is comfortable with buffoonery on the dais and he


Lou Greenwald is comfortable with buffoonery on the dais and he is a lawyer.

07/19/06 6:48 pm

Zazzali is a smart choice for Chief, but the real fireworks will


Zazzali is a smart choice for Chief, but the real fireworks will be over which Republican Corzine selects for Assoc. justice to fill the empty seat.

Bob Martin? hello...are you there? Bob?

07/19/06 7:59 pm

Gormley for the Supreme Court--what an exit strategy!


Gormley for the Supreme Court--what an exit strategy!

07/19/06 8:04 pm