Saturday, June 18, 2011

Jersey Jazzman: Sweeney Must Go

Jersey Jazzman: Sweeney Must Go

Sweeney Must Go

Adam L over at Blue Jersey makes the case:
Ahhhhh yes, the economy. When Sweeney could have made sure that Christie's tax cut for the wealthy didn't happen during the lame duck session, he didn't lead. Then, he could have blocked a vote (singlehandedly) on Christie's horrific budget last year but refused to do so. And while there could have been a shutdown, it would have given New Jerseyans a taste of what "life in Chris Christie's New Jersey" would be like - and has become. Instead, Sweeney made sure there were just enough votes from his caucus to pass Christie's draconian budget last year.
If Sweeney cared about Democratic values or cared about the economy while failing to lead on the issue of equality, he wouldn't be taking the lead on this nonsense on eliminating worker rights and demolishing collective bargaining in the first place. If Sweeney cared about Democratic values or cared about the economy, he wouldn't have led the charge on some of Christie's property tax pet projects like the cap that did nothing to lower property taxes or help towns or schools. That doesn't create jobs. That doesn't