Want access to post press releases? To sign up, use this form. You must be logged in.
BERGEN COUNTY POWER BROKER, EMPOWERED BY GOVERNOR CORZINE, FOUND GUILTY OF CONSPIRACY
By ARepBERGEN COUNTY POWER BROKER, EMPOWERED BY GOVERNOR CORZINE, FOUND GUILTY OF CONSPIRACY
REPUBLICAN LEADER DeCROCE SAYS CONVICTION IS ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF HOW GOVERNOR CORZINE AND HIS PARTY HAVE IGNORED CORRUPTION
The guilty verdict of the former Bergen County Democratic chairman is another example of how Governor Corzine and his party have allowed corruption, which robs money from honest residents, to fester throughout the state, Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce said today.A jury found former Bergen County Democratic chairman Joseph Ferriero, once one of the most powerful figures in New Jersey Democratic politics, guilty of defrauding the residents of Bergenfield. He was found guilty of conspiracy and two counts of mail fraud.
"The jury's verdict of Ferriero is also an indictment of Governor Corzine who turns his back on ethical behavior and reform in order to further his own political goals," DeCroce said. "The governor has refused several calls for a special legislative session to enact tough anti-corruption measures. Even worse, he has funneled millions into the campaign accounts of power brokers such as Ferriero, while portraying himself as a champion of campaign finance reform. The governor's intent is reflected by his actions, not his talk."
Corzine, and his family, have contributed more than $440,000 to the political accounts of Ferriero and former State Sen. Joseph Coniglio, D-Bergen, who has also been convicted of corruption.
DeCroce said Assembly Republicans stand ready to vote on a comprehensive package of legislation that would suspend indicted officials, take away pensions from those convicted and eliminate the corrupting influence of campaign contributions from government contracts.
"We are prepared to implement real ethics reform before another one of the governor's cronies is sent to prison," DeCroce said. "Although Governor Corzine is satisfied with our current system that since 2002 has seen more than 100 public officials convicted, the public demands more from those who influence how public dollars are spent.
####
On the Net:
www.NJAssemblyRepublicans.com
NJ Assembly Republicans on Facebook
NJ Assembly Republicans on Twitter
Contributors
Wally Edge
Michael Doherty. a West Point graduate and one of the state's most conservative legislators, will take his seat in the State Senate today. A ... >
Bob Torricelli
Everybody needs to start a new job with a list of priorities and Chris Christie is no exception. There might be a thousand things that need to get ... >
Michael Patrick Carroll
Political discourse in America contains much in the way of intellect or intellectual honesty. One considers the Federalist Papers with wistful awe: ... >
Jeff Michaels
As pundits and party leaders look to next year’s Congressional elections in NJ, it appears that freshman Democrat John Adler is the most vulnerable ... >
Richard LaRossa
When will NJ Republicans start acting like Republicans rather than Democrats. Time to stand up for your principles, assuming they have any left. >
Alan Steinberg
As in any transition, speculation is rampant as to whom Governor-elect Chris Christie will appoint as Chief of Staff, State Treasurer, and Attorney ... >
Dr. Joseph Marbach
Now that the dust has finally settled after the grueling campaign for governor, there are a number of lessons that we can draw from this ... >
Carla Katz
When he was growing up, Chris Christie's folks must have taught him that when he went to a new playground, he should pick a fight with the ... >
Joey Novick
“My work is done here. Winfrey has finally succumbed,” announced Novick at a press conference, pumping his fist in ‘win’ style. ... >
Murray Sabrin
New Jersey voters repudiated Governor Jon Corzine's policies of the past four years on November 3rd. Republican Chris Christie and Independent ... >
Poll
Hot Topics
Most Active Stories
- Christie names 19 subcommittee chairs
- Marlboro mayor won't rule out '13 bid for governor
- Velez-Gentry would take Christie administration position if offered
- Bergen County prepares for the unusual: Republican Freeholders
- Fifis formally announces Burlco Dem leadership bid
- Watson Coleman drops speaker bid
- Conaway seeks Burlco Dem chairmanship
- Hayden files Ferriero motion
- Dem leadership teams come together after emerging from caucus meetings
- Lesniak: bring gay marraige up for a vote
- Quinnipiac: Christie leads 50%-40%
- Quinnipiac poll has Christie ahead by 4 points as Corzine gets closer
- Christie, in West New York, takes questions
- Gore makes his case for Corzine
- Potential LG rivals Allen and Weinberg ally for county committee reform legislation
- Final debate schedule
- Torricelli on making perfection the enemy of good
- Autistic man seeks Assembly seat in 37th
- Jeb Bush attends Christie fundraiser
- Correction: Weiner departure was not his own idea
Recent Posts From Inside Edge
Quote of the Day
"Neither the Wrath of God nor of Voters will descend upon you" - state Sen. Raymond Lesniak (D-Elizabeth) in an email message pushing Democratic legislators to address gay marriage.
Recent Press Releases
- Nov 23 2009
Syndicate
Corzine Set the fact 's straight on this in the debate
Don't by that GOP non-sense that Daggett is a plant funded by Corzine.
Fact is Daggett has no funds at all.
Futhermore, Chris Daggett nailed Christie and Corzine for corruption in 3rd Debate
You really have to hand it to Chris Daggett. Not only did he stand toe to toe with Jon Corzine and Chris Christie he really nailed it to them in the 3rd NJ Gubernatorial Debate. Once again, for the third time in a row, I give this as a notch for Daggett.
Chris Daggett handed it to both Christie and Corzine for corruption saying to fight corruption you need to lead by example.
Daggett then cited specific corrupt activities that Christie and Corzine had engaged in, including illegal campaign finance and pay to play, and neither Corzine or Christie could defend themselves.
Instead, Corzine acknowledges that activity is going on and agrees with Daggett that it needs to stop.
For full coverage of the 3rd NJ Gubernatorial debate click here.
Daggett breaks 20% and now polling in the low 20's
Get The Word Out Vote Daggett
A corrupt people
beget corrupt rulers.
A Nation of Sheep
beget leaders of wolves!
The nature of power...
is that it attracts those that are corrupt.
Vote Daggett!