Asselta Screws Constituents

. . . and no, we’re not discussing his oft-rumored skirt chasing.

In November, New Jersey held its state senatorial election. In the First District, where I live, Republican incumbent Nick Asselta lost to Democrat state assemblyman Jeff Van Drew. I refused to endorse either candidate and voted for neither.

Asselta is unfit to work for the public. Long ago he tried to circumvent the process to acquire drugs using his political position to do so.

So, what does a defeated career politician do in New Jersey? He sells himself.

Right at the end of the lame duck session, Republican Asselta crossed party lines to join Governor Corzine to add a half billion dollars to state spending next year. Why would Asselta do this?

Asselta was appointed to the state Board of Public Utilities. That position will raise Asselta’s taxpayer-funded salary from $49,000 as an ineffective state senator to $125,000 to sit on this board.

Asselta represented a district that included 10% of the special needs districts in New Jersey. He sold them out for his own personal gain. Even Jeff “I Sponsor Every Bill” Van Drew and Nelson “Little Buddy” Albano voted No on this.

Asselta is the poster boy of New Jersey politics.

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3 Responses to “Asselta Screws Constituents”

  1. By Dave Earling on Jan 18, 2008

    Completely agree…just emailed Andrews,Corzine and the rest of my legislatures…can’t believe this but have to as this IS New Jersey politics at it’s best…worse part is this is just the tip of the ice-berg in Jersey…Delaware is looking better each day… Dave Earling

  2. By Maggie Hamilton on Jan 18, 2008

    “Rumored” skirt chasing? Asselta propositioned every woman he ever met under the age of 60. I know, I was on the receiving end of one of his leering advances, and it was not pretty. Every woman I know who’s met him tells the same story.

    What’s really appalling is that he seems dull–not a bright man at all.

    I was glad when he was defeated in the senate race. Looks like he’s landed in the catbird seat again. Thanks, Governor Corzine

  3. By Bob on Jan 18, 2008

    Readers will have to take your word on that accusation. The stories are present. Of course, I have no proof.

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