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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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In reply to the discussion: I was previously very positive toward Cory Booker. Given his constant Biden attacks, not so much. [View all]TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)40. I lived in NJ for over 10 years, most of that in Elizabeth, a couple of blocks from...
the Newark border. Not a bad place to live. The Brazilians pushed the Poles out and the food is much better, and bigger parties.
Even though I grew up in NYC, I have to say I haven't seen anything as crooked as Essex County politics in my lifetime. Well, maybe Union County. Or Camden County. Or maybe the whole damn state. The corruption rarely hits the locals, though, since they make sure the potholes are filled while filling their pockets.
But, I haven't been everywhere, and I have heard of worse.
Booker was after I left, but watching it I couldn't imagine how he could be such a "clean" reformer and wipe out the James machine. I thought at first he had a lot of help from the Essex machine, but who knows...
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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I was previously very positive toward Cory Booker. Given his constant Biden attacks, not so much. [View all]
hlthe2b
Jul 2019
OP
It's kind of sad but I also hope people know how difficult what they are doing really is....
SouthernProgressive
Jul 2019
#3
Same. it's sad he's going to "Gillibrand" himself over an inevitable failed presidential run.
W_HAMILTON
Jul 2019
#11
I'd liked Cory Booker. I'm surprised and disappointed that he went this low. Can only attribute it
highplainsdem
Jul 2019
#12
I was too. In fact, early on when it was uncertain if Biden was going to run....
George II
Jul 2019
#18
I lived in NJ for over 10 years, most of that in Elizabeth, a couple of blocks from...
TreasonousBastard
Jul 2019
#40