July 18, 2008 - 12:48pm
Corzine insists he's not interested in a federal post, but rumors of his early depature persist
By Wally EdgeSome Democratic leaders are talking, again, about the possibility that Gov. Jon Corzine might be interested in a federal post if Barack Obama wins the presidency. Rumors of Corzine’s interest in a cabinet post came more frequently when it looked as though his favored candidate, Hillary Clinton, might be the nominee. It’s not likely that Obama would load up his cabinet with Clinton supporters, although the presidential candidate does enjoy a good relationship with Corzine, who was Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman in 2004 when Obama was a first-time statewide candidate.
While Corzine has been going out of his way to say he intends to run for re-election next year, some of the Governor’s allies say they wouldn’t be shocked to see him leave – and suggest that he might be interested in an Ambassadorship if he were offered one to country that would offer him a more luxurious lifestyle.
Of course, Corzine’s resignation would create considerable turmoil in the 2009 Democratic gubernatorial primary. Senate President Richard Codey would become Acting Governor, again, and would be unlikely to back out of a bid for a four-year term, again. If that happens, look for Rob Andrews to take on Codey.
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" But things change fast. At the party convention four years ago in Boston, the same unity was expressed for Gov. Jim McGreevey’s reelection. A month later, he was history. So the ambitious are circling in Denver, keeping their eyes, and their options, open. They’re hosting parties, shaking hands, going out to lunch, playing golf. And there are two scenarios they are watching on the horizon.
Scenario No. 1 is that Corzine never runs next year because President Obama (who has already been elected, didn’t you hear?) asks him to join his Cabinet.
Scenario No. 2, which isn’t even whispered even though everyone thinks about it, is that the 84-year-old Lautenberg cannot finish his term because his age catches up with him. 'No one’s challenging Frank Lautenberg, but they’re all checking his blood pressure when they shake his hand,' one party insider said." -- The Record columnist Herb Jackson
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Rob Andrews again...Codey aint much as I've stated before, but if Rob cant beat Lautenberg there isnt a snowball's chance in H*ll that he can beat Dick Codey
Andrews vs. Codey would be
Andrews vs. Codey would be more interesting than you think, despite Codey's popularity and support of many rank-and-file D's.
Codey is not universally loved in many powerful North Jersey counties, and Andrews would have a much better chance of picking up some county lines where Codey has enemies.
Still though.... I think Codey would win.
As with Cory Booker for Lt. Governor...
what has Corzine done that's been so great that would warrant any position in a potential Obama Presidency? Besides, would Barack be foolish enough to bring someone on board that was formerly affiliated with Goldman Sachs given how Bush's appointments from the same outfit have fared? I guess if you want the economy to tank further, sure...
@Mr. Democrat re county lines
Any northern county leaders' grudges with Codey would have to be weighed against the potential fall-out if they backed a challenger who lost ("No soup for you!"). And given Andrews' poor performance this year (even without the line it was still dismal), I don't think they'd be willing to take that risk. If Corzine is out, Codey won't get primaried.