More "Pay-to-Play" evasions and game playing . . .

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Gov. Christie says he's not responsible for Reform Jersey Now group that skirts pay-to-play rules
Published: Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 9:46 PM Updated: Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 9:47 PM

Share TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie said today he is not responsible for a group of supporters soliciting political donations outside state limits, even as he welcomed the "help" against labor unions that are spending furiously to defeat his agenda.

The governor also criticized the "unfairness" of New Jersey’s campaign finance system, a day after The Star-Ledger reported he is appearing as a "special guest" at events that circumvent those rules. The events — advertised with a $25,000 per person price tag — are hosted by Reform Jersey Now, an independent organization run by prominent Republicans and some of Christie’s top advisers.

"I’m not using anybody. These are a group of citizens who are out there who advocate policies that are in line with mine, and that’s great," Christie said at a press conference in Hamilton Township. "I’m glad to have some help out there because when you’re getting hit by an $8 million two-by-four by the CWA and the NJEA, it’s nice every once in awhile to know that some people out there actually agree with you."

Democrats said the comparison to public worker unions like the Communications Workers of America and the New Jersey Education Association is not valid since it is clear union money comes from their members. As a 501(c)(4) issue-advocacy organization, Reform Jersey Now is not required to disclose its donors, though its leaders say it will do so once a year.


http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/07/gov_chris_christie_defends_tie.html



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My understanding on what labor unions give is that it is one mill for every dollar given by

a corporation --