March 25, 2009 - 3:11pm
Inside Edge

Alagia will play key role in Corzine re-election bid

Phil Alagia, the Chief of Staff to Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo, will be the new Political Director of Gov. Jon Corzine's re-election campaign.

Phil Alagia, one of the state's top political operatives and the Chief of Staff to Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo, will be joining Gov. Jon Corzine's campaign staff as Political Director.  Alagia is considered a protégé of Newark political leader Stephen Adubato, Sr., and his appointment is likely to suspend speculation that Adubato will back Republican Christopher Christie for Governor.  Alagia's new position in Corzine's inner circle could also enhance DiVincenzo's consideration as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor.

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