Which Exit?
If you happen to think that despite a real failure of leadership, New Jersey is an okay place to live, work and educate your children then it behooves you to get out and vote. In our gut we know that all the campaign jargon will be just that after the election. Just as the Sopranos and Desperate Housewives have joined the tag line for New Jersey, Which Exit?, most of our elected officials leave much to be desired as role models. However, for better or worse, what you see is what you get.
One interesting element of this gubernatorial race is the election of a Lieutenant Governor. This is a new position and it will be interesting to see how it evolves. This position was created to provide someone to be in charge if the governor is unable to perform the duties of the office. No other responsibilities have been assigned and it will be up to the governor to create the job description.
Since this is a three way race, it will be interesting to see how the vote unfolds. If we believe the hype, one candidate feels the need to bask in the shadow of national politicians and their massive spending, another candidate appears to offer us the opportunity to return to the good ole days of the previous Republican president; and the third candidate offers the choice of a governor not attached to either the Democratic or Republican party machine. The candidates for the Lt. Governor position have been selected by the candidate for governor of their party. Jon Corzine has selected Loretta Weinberg; Chris Christie has selected Kim Guadagno and Chris Daggett has selected Dr. Frank J. Esposito. It is interesting to speculate whether they will have an impact on the voting.
In a state with the highest taxes in the nation, a small business climate that is hardly friendly and gridlock throughout that requires no matter where you want to get to – add at least one hour to sit in traffic - we will vote with optimism the selection of governor.
REMEMBER, you are only entitled to complain if you VOTE!!!
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