Corzine’s Principles
New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine says he is fighting for principles by appealing a judge’s ruling that he cannot claim executive privilege in hiding e-mail between union boss Carla Katz and himself.
“The decision recognizes the long-established legal principle that a governor has a right to have candid and private conversations with others, but the judge defined that privilege quite narrowly,” Howlett [Corzine spokeswoman] said. “It is an issue that should be addressed, especially in this rapidly expanding digital age.”
Why isn’t Corzine fighting for the principle of keeping an appearance of impropriety from affecting the way state government is run? Corzine is using quite a bit of tax dollars arguing that e-mail with a union boss/former girlfriend during a time when the state was negotiating a new contract with her union is protected private speech.
A leader has the responsibility to his constituents to have heir business conducted openly and without corruption. Corzine has been less than candid about his relationship with Katz that included large financial sums that finance schools for her children. This ongoing relationship has the possibility of hurting citizens. Corzine should immediately release the e-mails and drop the appeal in the best interests of New Jerseyans. Refusing to do so is only working for the best interests of himself and Ms. Katz.
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Tags: Carla-Katz, corruption, Corzine, New Jersey, Politics