August 3, 2007 - 12:12pm

Wilkins speaks to monetization issue before GOP demand

Atlantic County Republicans didn't waste any time going after their brand new Assembly opponent on monetization, but the new candidate had already fielded a question on the issue in his kick-off press conference.

"I am opposed to any leasing of toll roads," Democratic Assembly candidate Joe Wilkins said emphatically.

Moments after the Democrats announced that they were replacing Second District Assembly candidate Joe Kuehner with Wilkins, Republican Assembly hopefuls Vince Polistina and John Amodeo issued a too-late-to hurt press release demanding to know the new candidate's stance on asset monetization.

Wilkins had answered the question put to him by the press before ever knowing of the demand contained in the release.

“Wilkins is a high-ranking member of the Corzine Administration and the voters of the Second District have every right to know whether he supports the Administration which pays his salary or not,” said the release.

Wilkins resigned yesterday from his post as an assistant commissioner at the Department of Labor.

 

Comments

ONE ISSUE CANDIDATES


Is this monetization issue the Republican litmus test? Do they have any other issues? Now that Wilkins said he is against monetization is the campaign over? This is why the Republican Party is an embarrassment. Wilkins/Whelan -- Win /Win .

08/03/07 5:18 pm

The GOP needs a better issue


The highway plan is so boring that the GOP must have conceeded`this race to the Dems already. Whelan is a strong contender far better that Sonny in this race. However, I will admit that the Assem. candidates on the dem side seem a bit weak. Thank god the GOP candidates are not any better.

08/04/07 1:25 am

Read my lips


Democrats always say they won't raise taxes,shut down the casinos or sell the roads,and we believe them.These guys have spent the state into bankruptcy.Anybody think your not paying enough taxes?

08/06/07 8:22 am