Christie names Samson and Chiesa to head transition team

By Editor | November 4th, 2009 - 2:39pm
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Gov.-elect Christopher Christie today named former Attorney General David Samson as chairman of his transiton team, and said that Jeffrey Chiesa, who served as his counsel in the U.S. Attorney's office, will serve as Executive Director of the transition office.

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I don't get it?

Submitted by Teedyuscung on November 4, 2009 - 3:47pm.

Wasn't former Attorney General David Samson in McGreevey's cabinet? Didn't former DEP Commissioner Brad Campbell appoint David Sampson's wife, Joanna Dunn Samson, to be DEP Deputy Commissioner in 2003? And didn't she previously work for DeCotiis, FitzPatrick & Gluck? Finally, didn't Campbell join the law firm of Wolff & Samson after losing his job as DEP Commissioner when Jon Corzine came into office? Are these people coming back? Is the circle unbroken?

Samson

Submitted by GOPanimal on November 4, 2009 - 4:51pm.

Was the Republican in McGreevey's cabinet. He is one of the most respected, honest and ethical people in New Jersey. He understands state government and ethics. He is a great selection to Chair the transition.

Teedyuscung

Submitted by MadMax on November 4, 2009 - 6:14pm.

You Got It..........same old same old and for the other post same old same old................

 

 

NJ will NEVER have any Republican Conservatives elected to serve because they won't give these Loser Citizens a free ride.

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Submitted by digitup on November 4, 2009 - 8:21pm.

GOPanimal

Wikipedia for Digitup...

Submitted by ImWithStupid on November 4, 2009 - 11:54pm.

Pathetic backer and defender of LaRossa - the loser who squandered his time in the senate by voting for borrowing without voter approval, eminent domain abuse, patronage, and union giveaways.

Wikipedia for "Stupid"

Submitted by digitup on November 5, 2009 - 1:59am.

"Ricker"

Yeah, the next DOT Sec's jack in office, who will soon see the former Senator at a hearing in Alex's honor to talk about Alex's support of higher gas taxes, higher tolls, HOV lanes, the smart card!!!

If you want real pathos, then attend that hearing. Oh Alex, why do you let your boys do this to you.

Any word yet on Team Christie's enemies list?

Keep hearing about "the list".

What Up, Chris?

Submitted by Jack07701 on November 9, 2009 - 9:08am.

This move does not seem consistent with "Turning Trenton Upside-Down"--Samson is clearly a long term Trenton insider-- and less than a week after making your promise???

Chris, What Up?

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