Bergen GOP chairman criticizes staffer casino ties
By EditorBergen County GOP Chairman Robert Yudin says that a lobbyist working for Gov. Jon Corzine’s campaign should not be helping casino clients find political pollsters.
Bill Maer, who works for the state’s second largest lobbying firm, took a leave of absence in August to work full time for Corzine. He has agreed not to lobby while working for the governor, but then helped Harrah’s hire a pollster to test the mood of the New Jersey electorate.
“Even if it is technically legal, it is a typical Democratic conflict of interest,” said Yudin. “It goes right to the heart of what is wrong with New Jersey over the last eight years of Democratic rule. Everything is for sale to the highest bidder.”
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"Bill Maer is the ultimate political hachet man, and this clearly shows Corzine's people will have to do desperate things," the GOP chairman added. "By selecting the former spokesman for the Ferriero organization, they are willing to resort to politics at its filthiest in an attempt to reverse their fortunes. I can't be more emphatic about this. This shows desperation."
Maer's former boss, former BCDO Chairman Joe Ferriero, faces federal corruption charges in court this fall."
Confict?
I suppose giving a direct report a loan of $46,000 then never reporting it, but locking up those who have done the same is NOT A CONFLICT.
One has to wonder did this direct report also conveniently forget to file the loan on their disclosure reports. If not, would that also be a conclict and maybe conspiracy?