Sen. Bryant indicted on corruption charges (guess which party)

Philadelphia Inquirer ^ | 03/29/07 | Troy Graham and Jennifer Moroz

[Kid Shelleen]

State Sen. Wayne Bryant, until recently one of New Jersey's most influential lawmakers, was charged today with abusing his power and the public trust. A federal grand jury indicted Bryant, 59, of Lawnside, on public corruption and fraud charges tied to his employment at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and two other publicly funded agencies and institutions

[Killborn]

The Apathy Party?

[traderrob6]

Has to be a Dem since they didn't state the fact in bold the very first paragraph.

[MediaMole]

Since the lead doesn't read "Republican State Senator..." there is no need to guess.

[Williams]

The dems here aare totally corrupt. That's why when teh GOP goes down on the national level and we get democrat US Attorneys, there will be nothing to protect us.

NJ's prosperity comes from our location next to NYC, and that prosperity is used as a perpetual welfare fund for democrat politicians.

[Frank_2001]

I think he better STAY "on vacation in Mexico";)

[RacerX1128]

I agree with your assessment and the reasoning behind it.

[lormand]

If it were a democRAT, it would appear in the first paragraph right?

< /mocking sarcasm >

[clearlight]

From what I've read, NJ state employees double-dipping into the state pension fund with two jobs is not unusual. When will Garden State voters learn? Hand one party a monopoly on power (particularly the Dems), and pretty soon you have a massive state deficit, rampant corruption, and some of the highest taxes in the country.

[Kid Shelleen]

The Surrender Party

[RacerX1128]

He is a RAT but it is not mentioned anywhere throughout the entire article. I had to read through the 4 related stories to finally find it. Surprising huh?

[geo40xyz]

'The Party of Corruption' or better known as 'democRAT'

[Killborn]

The Traitors Party

[pandoraou812]

NJ corruption ping

[Vn_survivor_67-68]

Defendant WAYNE R. BRYANT 2. At all times relevant to this Indictment, defendant WAYNE R. BRYANT was a State Senator representing New Jersey’s Fifth Legislative District. In 2002 and 2003, defendant BRYANT served as the Assistant Democratic Leader and co-Chairman of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. In 2004, 2005, and 2006, defendant BRYANT was the Deputy Majority Leader and sole 2 Chairman of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. On or about September 25, 2006, defendant BRYANT resigned from the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, but maintained his position as a State Senator and continued to hold positions on other committees. 3. As a State Senator, defendant WAYNE R. BRYANT’s official duties included, but were not limited to, (a) proposing, drafting and voting on legislation, including budget appropriations and other initiatives related to state spending; (b) conducting and participating in committee hearings; (c) exercising legislative oversight with regard to state agencies and departments; (d) voting on the confirmation of high ranking state officials; (e) making recommendations to, and negotiating with, State agencies and departments; and (f) providing constituent services for New Jersey citizens and organizations, which services included defendant BRYANT bringing the merits of a constituent's position to the attention of State agencies and departments, and making a recommendation on a matter or indicating support for a constituent's position to State agencies and departments. 4. As a State Senator, defendant WAYNE R. BRYANT took an oath to support the Constitution of the State of New Jersey. http://inquirer.philly.com/rss/News/waynebryantindictment.pdf

[upchuck]

10-15 years at a medium security facility.

Oh, wait, this guy is a Donk?

Well then, 100 hours community service and a gentle slap on the wrist.

[penowa]

He couldn't possibly be a Democrat and be indicted for anything because being a Democrat means it's DIFFERENT! /s

Seriously, this guy must have done something to make somebody angry to get himself indicted since he is a Democrat. Let me know if he's found guilty by a jury or a judge in NJ. That really would be an amazing feat for a Democrat.

[kylaka]

You forgot the JFK "Profiles in Courage" award for fleecing the taxpayers with panache. Florio got that one. They skipped McGreevey though, 'cause he was .... well, uh nevermind.

[SwinneySwitch]

Demonrat?

[GATOR NAVY]

He is a RAT but it is not mentioned anywhere throughout the entire article.

It was in the 4th paragraph of this article. Of course if he was a republican, it would have been in the first paprgraph.