Under the bus with John Adler
By desnudaSenate Judiciary Committee Chairman John Adler was understandably furious on Wednesday when he read that Jon Corzine had summarily rejected him as a candidate for state Attorney General because of his connection to the Camden County Democratic machine. Corzine's comments also suggested that Adler, a Harvard graduate and possible 2008 U.S. Senate candidate, might not be qualified for the post. Sources say that the recipient of Adler's fury was his old neighbor, Susan Bass Levin, the former Cherry Hill Mayor and state Community Affairs Commissioner who now holds a senior staff position in the Corzine campaign. That evening, Corzine issued a statement meant to appease the Camden County Senator, saying that Adler is "eminently qualified" to be Attorney General, despite his comments of the previous day.
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This is remarkably revealing. Corzine was clearly making a conc
This is remarkably revealing. Corzine was clearly making a concerted effort to back away from King George, et al but tossing Adler off a political cliff. But, he clearly realized the 'error' of his ways and quickly repented of his sin the next day. If there ever was evidence the Senator was not as 'unbossed' as he wants the public to think he is, this was it. No remotely objective observer could see it any other way. I predict this story will have legs. Not the kind of thing Corzine needs with his poll numbers stuck in neutral.
Why is the Camden Republican Party silent on this? They need to
Why is the Camden Republican Party silent on this? They need to get their &^$% together down there.
I think John Adler is a good guy...he just got caught up in some
I think John Adler is a good guy...he just got caught up in some calculated attempt by Corzine to distance himself from Norcross.
I think Corzine is back pedaling because he realizes that this was a stupid, insulting move... not because of anything Norcross said. (At least, that's what I hope.)
I am no fan of Senator Adler. He is a symbol of what is wrong wi
I am no fan of Senator Adler. He is a symbol of what is wrong with the national Dems and I hope he's not Corzine's AG.
Can't be worse than Peter Harvey.
Can't be worse than Peter Harvey.
We're going to have to stop calling it the McG two-step. Going
We're going to have to stop calling it the McG two-step. Going out with a bold move, then quickly reversing yourself at the first sign of resistance should henceforth be known as the DiMicco Shuffle.
Corzine is so afraid of offending the very people that made him.
Corzine is so afraid of offending the very people that made him...just like McGreevey. This guy is owned and operated by Norcross-Ferriero-Menendez Inc...just like McGreevey was. All his dough isn't enough...he needs the boys to produce because he's stuck in neutral and turnout is the only thing that will save his campaign. This is exactly what the big boys have been waiting for...DEAL WITH THE DEVIL TIME JONNY!!!!!
Corzine is so afraid of offending the very people that made him.
Corzine is so afraid of offending the very people that made him...just like McGreevey. This guy is owned and operated by Norcross-Ferriero-Menendez Inc...just like McGreevey was. All his dough isn't enough...he needs the boys to produce because he's stuck in neutral and turnout is the only thing that will save his campaign. This is exactly what the big boys have been waiting for...DEAL WITH THE DEVIL TIME JONNY!!!!!
Adler was right to be furious over Susan Bass Levin. One of Cor
Adler was right to be furious over Susan Bass Levin. One of Corzine's biggest mistakes was to put this corrupt, extreme pro-developers machine politician/tyrant on his campaign staff. That itself validates the argument that Corzine's people are all the same McGreevey people. Go Adler! Keep working at getting Bass Levin off the Corzine campaign!
I love mikeraforne's comment "turnout is the only thing that wil
I love mikeraforne's comment "turnout is the only thing that will save his campaign." Yes, having more people come out to vote for you than your opponent does tend to "save" a campaign. Thanks for the sharp political commentary, and for proving once again that Republicans dont like it when lots of people turn out to vote.