Codey is Corzine's main obstacle
By Wally EdgeSources familiar with legislative vote counting say that Gov. Jon Corzine has the votes to pass his proposals for sweeping campaign finance reform in the State Senate and General Assembly. In the Assembly, where his plan has the endorsement of Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts, the Governor has bi-partisan support that guarantees swift passage. But in the Senate, where Republicans will give him plenty of votes, Corzine's problem is Senate President Richard Codey. Codey, sources say, is strongly opposed to the proposed reforms and off-the-charts mad at Corzine. While the Assembly is expected to move quickly, Codey could offer considerable delays in the Senate.
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Codey
Helped create the mess that we are in. I have not yet had the chance to read the gov's proposals, but as we all know something is better than nothing. From what the GOP is saying is that it is a solid 1st attempt if nothing else. Codey is the worst kind of politician.
Dick's Law
And why will he stop it??
Because the man has multiple insurance contracts with the same hospitals that he regularly secures legislative funding for-- the very same offense that other legislators are being indicted for.
And the Ledger has given him a pass for years because he keeps them fat, dumb and happy.
Maybe we should see what happens with the Ledger out of business and someone else covering Essex County.
Because we know very well that if he wants to stop Dick's Law in its tracks, he will.
Watch Wall St Carefully
BC after all is said and done with this package, the only candidates either party will have are the guys who get axed these next few months and have a whole lot of money and nothing else to do....