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BREAKING: BARONI TO LEAVE STATE SENATE
| February 19, 2010
UPDATE (2:50PM)
Chris Christie's comments on the Baroni appointment: "Senator Baroni is a distinguished leader with a record of putting the public first. He brings with him the right experience and leadership needed to help lead the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey New Jersey
Tom Kean's remarks on Baroni's departure from the Senate: "Bill Baroni is a great Senator and a trusted friend. During his service in the State Senate and General Assembly, he has always been an independent voice for the people of his district. Bill is a dedicated public servant and I’m sure he’ll bring the same commitment to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. His dynamic voice will be missed by all the members of our caucus."
ORIGINAL STORY:
PolitickerNJ.com reports that state Senator Bill Baroni (R-Hamilton) is leaving the State Senate to take over the NY-NJ Port Authority.
Once a rising start in the NJGOP, Baroni's stock with the Republican base plummeted after taking unpopular positions in favor of some controversial liberal legislation, including a law to legalize gay marriages and the uber-expensive paid family leave legislation. Many had speculated that Baroni would enter the judiciary, so his departure from the Senate does not come as a complete surprise to State House watchers.
Lead contenders to replace Baroni include Hamilton Councilman Tom Goodwin. Such talk is anything but premature. A special convention is imminent, and then LD-14 automatically becomes a major battleground for the 2011 legislative elections.
One less RINO in the Senate! A moment worth celebrating!
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One less fruitcake, too. Who are Jeff Van Drew and Ray Lesniak going to play hide-and-seek with? The broom closet just got a little more lonely.
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Another classy conservative bigot! Senator Baroni is a heroic gay American. He deserves credit for taking tough stands. Does not deserve your scorn!!!
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Senator Baroni's sexuality has nothing to do with his record. Two separate and distinct issues. One is appropriate for this blog. The other isn't. Do I have to spell it out for you?
Let's keep it classy, Save Jerseyans.
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Is it a safe bet to say Linda Greenstein will run for this seat for the Dems?
Remember Tom Goodwin already lost to Linda Greenstein when they ran for the Assembly back in 2007.
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Nasty comments on here! Bill is a good guy and we wish him well. Did right by Hamilton!
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I concur. Bill Baroni is a good man and a good senator. He will be missed, but I look forward to him serving in his new position as well . I'm sure he'll do a great job.
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Dino,
Surprised he didn't get named to the judiciary. He'd be a great administrative law judge. What happened? Why PA? Any thoughts?
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