July 25, 2009 - 2:26pm
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Codey Statement on Weinberg Selection for Lieutenant Governor

Codey Statement on Weinberg Selection for Lieutenant Governor

ENGLEWOOD – Senate President Richard J. Codey, D-Essex, issued the following statement on Governor Jon Corzine’s selection of State Senator Loretta Weinberg to run with him on the ballot as his Lieutenant Governor candidate this November:

“With his selection of Loretta Weinberg as the first ever candidate for Lieutenant Governor under the Democratic banner, Governor Corzine is making a definitive statement about his priorities in this race.

“During the worst economic crisis of our lifetimes, we need responsible, compassionate leadership in New Jersey.  I believe that the Corzine-Weinberg team has the dedication, commitment and vision to best serve the people of New Jersey moving forward.

“As a State Legislator, Loretta has consistently stood up for the underdog.  She has pushed for open government legislation and ethics reform when it wasn’t the fashionable thing to do, but the right thing to do.  She has worked tirelessly to create a safer, more effective health care safety net for all New Jersey citizens, regardless of their ability to pay.  And she has fought for progressive causes like stricter drunk-driving standards, handgun safety and marriage equality, leading by conscience, rather than polling data.

“I look forward to working with Governor Corzine and Senator Weinberg towards a Democratic victory in November.”

SENATEDEMOCRATI... can be reached via email at jay@njsenatedems.org.