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In reply to the discussion: To all the New Jersey Democratic Mayors who supported Christie over Buono . . . [View all]Laxman
(2,419 posts)some of them are just creepy as Christie (see Essex County Executive Joe DeVincenzo). These guys are scum. They were just bought and paid for by the same handlers who own Christie.
However, some were scared to death, and I witnessed it first hand. Imagine you were the mayor of a town that was devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Your population is scattered, your infrastructure trashed, homes and businesses splintered. The guy who has his hands on the purse strings for recovery aid gives you the "seems like you've got a problem on your hands, would be a shame if you didn't qualify for funds to fix this up" speech.
Its easy to talk tough when you're not facing those conditions. I'm not giving them a pass and I don't think I would have done it if I were in their shoes but things aren't always what they may appear from afar.