Thursday, October 29, 2009

HORSERACE

Jon Corzine Appears to Lead Among Convicted But Not Yet Sentenced Felons

These opening sentences tell you a lot about New Jersey politics:

If Joe Ferriero wants a little payback before he heads off to prison, he can do it on Tuesday by voting against Chris Christie.

New Jersey state law allows convicted felons to vote up until the time of their sentencing.  Ferriero is among a long list of political leaders who have either been convicted or pleaded guilty but have not yet been sentenced. 

Ferriero, the former Bergen County Democratic Chairman, was convicted last week on one count of extortion and two counts of mail fraud that were brought against him last year by federal prosecutors while Christie was serving as U.S. Attorney. 

I foresee a great slogan: Jon Corzine: If he's good enough for convicted felon Joe Ferriero, isn't he good enough for your family?

10/29 09:44 AMShare