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A Swift Climb Up the Ladder (Dumbocrat setup suspected sex partner as lobbyist)
NY TIMES ^
| July 17, 2005
| JEFFREY GETTLEMAN
Posted on 07/21/2005 1:13:47 PM PDT by Liz
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She has amassed hundreds of thousands of dollars in contracts as a consultant, lobbyist and fund-raiser. Some of the work was orchestrated by Mr. Menendez, who steered more than $200,000 worth of political consulting and fund-raising contracts her way. Several of her clients are businesses and organizations run by prominent supporters of Mr. Menendez. Man, what a sweet deal for Menendez. Can you say kickback? And money-laundering?
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:13:47 PM PDT
by
Liz
To: Liz
I suppose we should be glad he's straight.
To: Liz
Typical sleazy NJ state politics. Unfortunately I live in NJ and hate it.
Any suggestions for those of us stuck here having these type of people represent us would be appreciated (I have tried voting them out of office but my single vote only goes so far)
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:17:02 PM PDT
by
kevinm13
(The Main Stream Media is dead! Fox News Channel Rocks!)
To: martin_fierro
I'm guessing you don't mean straight as opposed to crooked. <;)
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:17:44 PM PDT
by
rwa265
To: Wright Wing; Question_Assumptions; West Coast Conservative; BCrago66; samadams2000; LibFreeUSA; ...
The revolving door between government and lobbying hangs on a well-oiled hinge, and tales of former lawmakers or high-ranking staff members cashing in on their relationships and inside knowledge are almost clichés. This is particularly sleazy in light of the fact that Menendez is angling for Corzine's Senate seat if Jon gets elected governor.
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:18:46 PM PDT
by
Liz
(You may not be interested in politics; doesn't mean politics isn't interested in you. Pericles)
To: Liz
Forget it Jake, it's Chinatown Jersey
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:19:37 PM PDT
by
Michael.SF.
("Rommel, you magnificent son of bitch.....I READ YOUR BOOK!! - Gen. Patton)
To: martin_fierro
He's straight, as opposed to crocked?? Hmmm; he is from NJ - hard to say!
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:22:18 PM PDT
by
aumrl
(the gov was married u no)
To: martin_fierro
Ut, oh, ---Menendez may have to put a guy in a Calvin Klein peasant shirt with cleanshaven underarms on the payroll to pander to the gay vote-----after all, this is the land of Cipel, McGreevey's Homeland Security "expert" (poster laughs uproariously).
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:23:31 PM PDT
by
Liz
(You may not be interested in politics; doesn't mean politics isn't interested in you. Pericles)
To: martin_fierro
Tsk. Tsk. You should have a problem if he were not, or the girl were underage?
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:24:25 PM PDT
by
incredulous joe
("Yeeeeaaaaaaggggggghhhhhh" - Howard Dean)
To: kevinm13
Typical sleazy NJ state politics. Unfortunately I live in NJ and hate it. More typical sleazy DemoCRAPic politics...wonder what party Tony Soprano votes?
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:25:17 PM PDT
by
meandog
(FOR LURKING DUers)
To: Liz
Is this Menendez's girlfriend or one of them that has been a known fact in Hudson County political circles for a while now?
You gotta love this guy's carved up voting district too.
Menendez's district is specially made to order to include the most Hispanics possible so he cannot be voted out of office. How in the Hell should a district go from North Bergen all the way down to Perth Amboy! It's noncontiguous and it cuts and slices its way through at least 3 different counties!
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:25:37 PM PDT
by
frogjerk
To: kevinm13
I recently saw a documentary on PBS about Newark's last mayoral race. I couldn't believe all the crap Sharpe James is allowed to get away with. And, he keeps getting elected!
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:26:13 PM PDT
by
reegs
To: kevinm13
"Unfortunately I live in NJ and hate it."
Q. Why are NYC residents always so depressed?
A. The light at the end of their tunnel is New Jersey.
Move to Texas, hoss. My brother moved here from NJ two years ago. His job prospects are better here. What's more, he did not get half a dozen dates during the five years he was in Jersey. Since moving to Texas, he has found his true love and is engaged.
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:27:54 PM PDT
by
No Truce With Kings
(The opinions expressed are mine! Mine! MINE! All Mine!)
To: kevinm13
Well, I'd say it would be very helpful if the feds nailed some of these crooks.
Menendez is so obviously on the take.....he and the lady whor, uh, I mean "lobbyist," are socking it away in an offshore bank.
The $200,000 noted is just airfare to the Caymen's, and to buy the prost, uh, I mean the "lobbyist" Victoria's Secret outfits.
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:28:42 PM PDT
by
Liz
(You may not be interested in politics; doesn't mean politics isn't interested in you. Pericles)
To: frogjerk
It's noncontiguous... Well, it does look contiguous, even if a tad serpentine.
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:30:07 PM PDT
by
Plutarch
To: frogjerk
"How in the Hell should a district go from North Bergen all the way down to Perth Amboy!"
Silly question.....Jerry Mander worked it out....for another 'fee.'..;^)
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:30:25 PM PDT
by
litehaus
To: Liz
Kay LiCausi
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:33:23 PM PDT
by
JohnnyZ
("I believe abortion should be safe and legal in this country." -- Mitt Romney)
To: Plutarch
Elizabeth is not connected to Bayonne.
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:33:32 PM PDT
by
frogjerk
To: Liz
Word from Hudson County is that Menendez has an apartment with her in D.C. and has had it for some time. Way before he was divorced.
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:40:02 PM PDT
by
frogjerk
To: Liz
A NYT hit piece on a dem? The NYT must have another dem who is a left-wing extremists minority tinkerbell that they think is better suited to represent this district in Congress.
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posted on
07/21/2005 1:44:30 PM PDT
by
Tacis
("Democrats - The Party of Traitors, Treachery and Treason!")
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