Serving Spartacus With all of New Jersey’s problems, guess which bill is moving in the Garden State legislature. By James Freeman
https://www.wsj.com/articles/serving-spartacus-1540414712
A seemingly never-ending caravan of migrants has been fleeing New Jersey for years as the Garden State economy sputters under the weight of high taxes and dysfunctional government. Residents who haven’t yet joined the caravan might be hoping for some relief from state legislators. But lately politicians in Trenton have prioritized relief for just one particular resident who spends much of his time in Washington, D.C.
Politico’s Ryan Hutchins reports:
New Jersey Democrats are clearing the way for Sen. Cory Booker to run for reelection and president at the same time — and they’re not being bashful about their motivations.
State lawmakers on Monday quickly introduced and advanced a bill that would ensure no one could mount a legal challenge should Booker — or, in theory, another federal elected official — decide to run for the White House while trying to retain his current job.
The measure could land on Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk next week, and his office has already said he’s willing to sign it.
Mr. Hutchins notes that the “loquacious, coffee-chugging” Mr. Booker appears to be considering a run for President in 2020. Fellow Democrats want to ensure that there’s no risk of him having to give up his Senate seat in order to seek the highest office in the land.
New Jersey homeowners would also love to have downside protection until the day they decide to join the caravan. Actually, many of them are already participating in a harrowing daily journey as they attempt to cross the Hudson River in search of better economic opportunities in New York City. As the New York Times reported in September, attempting such crossings has lately become more difficult:
New Jersey Transit, which has been struggling for months to maintain its already reduced commuter train service, plans to take more trains off its schedule next month and to temporarily eliminate some routes…
The statewide transit agency has been canceling trains on short notice, infuriating its customers as they have to scramble to get to work on time and keep appointments. New Jersey Transit, the country’s second-busiest commuter rail system, has blamed the failures on its rush to meet a Dec. 31 federal deadline to install an automatic braking system. CONTINUE AT SITE
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