[Liz]

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?

[martin_fierro]

I suppose we should be glad he's straight.

[kevinm13]

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)

[Liz]

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.

[Michael.SF.]

Forget it Jake, it's Chinatown Jersey

[frogjerk]

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!

[JohnnyZ]

Kay LiCausi

[frogjerk]

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.

[Tacis]

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.

[Rummyfan]

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. LiCausi has lobbied her former boss on their behalf.

What a perfect arrangement. He steers business her way, and she 'lobbies' him on the behalf of the businesses he steers to her. This reeks to high heaven!

Is NJ really that comatose that the voters put up with:

- the Torricelli / Lautenberg swap?

- the McGreevey resignation because he realized 'he's a gay American'?

- and this little sweetheart arrangement?

I guess all those idiots in Camden and Newark don't give a rat's rear!

[BenLurkin]

McGreevey II?

[jmaroneps37]

Attention brain dead New Jersey voters!!!!!!
pay to play bobby will be your next senator.
Remember that when you go to the polls to make bigger pay to play jon your governor.
You will get no help from the toilet papers on your news stands. Either start voting Republican, move or become an active rat so you can steal back what they will steal from you. You had your chance a few times before and blew it. Don't make the same old stupid joyzy voter mistake.

[CyberAnt]

But .. what I don't like is that his response was - "it's personal" - that's the excuse the dems always use when they're doing something sleezy and don't want to be held accountable.

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

Politicians, in America, 2005 AD.

[tsomer]

But in 2002..... Ms. LiCausi left his staff. Since then.......She has amassed hundreds of thousands of dollars in contracts as consultant, lobbyist and fund-raiser.

She's put in a lot of overtime.