Codey backs up Rice... and backs Ruiz
By Matt Friedman, PolitickerNJ.com Reporter
While state Senator Ron Rice, Sr. is not supporting the Democratic candidate for the 29th district state Senate seat, Dick Codey is not fuming about it.
“I understand the dynamics involved. I understand the feelings,” said the state Senate President.
Rice is backing Bill Payne, who was elected as an Assembly Democrat, and who dropped his party affiliation last month so that he could run against M. Teresa Ruiz.
Ruiz, who ran unchallenged for the Democratic nomination, is aligned with Newark Mayor Cory Booker and power broker Steve Adubato – both political rivals of Payne and Rice. Earlier this month, Rice defeated Bilal Beasley, who Booker and Adubato fielded against him in the district’s Democratic primary,
Codey will support Ruiz since she’s a Democrat, he said, but he sympathizes with Rice’s support of Payne.
“Ron’s a Democrat. He’ll always be a Democrat,” said Codey. “But looking at who went after him, I can understand it, to be honest with you. But I’m a Democrat. I’ll play it that way.”
Codey stressed that Rice’s endorsement had caused no friction between the two of them.
“Ron and I are as tight as can be,” said Codey.
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Maybe Senator Codey should let us decide. Yes New Jersey Taxpayers, Governor Corzine has come up with two ridiculous proposals to raise the gas tax again on NJ taxpayers as well as the tolls AFTER the election. Also, forget about a tax rebate next year. It won't happen because the state is looking at another huge budget deficit. The governor and legislature will stick it to us again for sure. We strongly urge you to overwhelm the governor and your representatives with e-mails, letters and phone calls to stop these ridiculous proposals and future actions. Tell the members of the senate and assembly that their jobs are on the line unless they cut the pork from the budget and stop these future actions. All they are good for as election time grows closer is to point fingers. It's time for us to take action and kick them out of office. It only takes a few minutes to send an e-mail, letter or make a couple phone calls. Spread the word to your NJ friends over the internet and at work, and demand change. Make your voice heard. They'll be looking for your vote come election time. < Web site addresses: Governor Corzine http://www.state.nj.us/ < NJ Legislators http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/legsearch.asp < njcitizensagainst00@yahoo.com