By PolitickerNJ Staff | December 19th, 2012 - 9:32am
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Regardless of what happens in 2013, the 2014 Newark mayor's race is already at full tilt.

North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos held a fundraiser last night and welcomed many of his chief allies, including Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo, Jersey City mayoral hopeful Councilman Steve Fulop and At-Large Councilman Carlos Gonzalez.

At-Large Councilman Luis Quintana was also spotted in the crowd.

The event came a night after West Ward Councilman Ronald C. Rice held his own fundraising event. Rice is examining the possibility of his own mayoral bid.

Tied to the longstanding North Ward Democratic Organization, a county administrator with additional close ties to the Newark Police Department, Ramos presided over a well-attended function.

More than 250 people attended and the campaign raised $50,000, according to Ramos spokesman Bruno Tedeschi.

Also in the hunt early to succeed Mayor Cory Booker is Seton Hall University Law Professor Shavar Jeffries, a former Schools Advisory Board member.

 

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Quote of the day

“You represent the grit and tenacity that make Jersey City special. Thank you for believing in this great American experiment called democracy.” - Jersey City Mayor-elect Steve Fulop, to supporters at his victory party last night.

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Grade Assemblyman John Wisniewski's chairmanship of the Democratic Committee
A. He was fearless; an attack dog and relentless party organizer
8%
B. Wiz was good, but not great.
13%
C. He was fair. I got tired of all the emails.
21%
D. Barely passing marks for an uninspiring leader
25%
F. He seemed more in it for himself than the Democratic Party
33%

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