Christie had decision to make about filling unexpired term of late Sen. Brad Dayspring . Obama will hold special election in November . Decision avoids possibility of Christie turnout boost when Christie on ballot in November . National Republicans were n't critical but they did n't praise the governor , either . Legislature says his decision is not political , says he wants what is best for state , voters .
Christie had decision to make about filling unexpired term of late Sen. Brad Dayspring . Obama will hold special election in November . Decision avoids possibility of Christie turnout boost when Christie on ballot in November . Legislature says his decision is not political , says he wants what is best for state , voters .