Lautenberg raises limits with $1 million loan
By Wally EdgeU.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg's $1 million loan to his re-election campaign triggers a new law that will allow his potential Democratic primary rivals to up their maximum individual contributions from $2,300 per election to as much as $12,600, according to Herb Jackson's report in The Record. Republicans would be able to use the increased limits if Lautenberg transfers unused primary election funds into his general election account. This new law was witten in 2002, after New Jersey's Jon S. Corzine spent nearly $70 million to win a seat in the United States Senate.
The conventional wisdom is that Lautenberg wants a hefty warchest on hand to dissuade other Democrats -- many of whom swear they have no intention of running if Lautenberg does -- from challenging him for the 2008 Democratic nomination.
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Is Lautenberg still breathing? His senate activity is none exis
Is Lautenberg still breathing? His senate activity is none existent so I was wondering if his brain waves have flatlined or is that just a typical measure of liberal policy.
*** I think Frank should hang it up. I really wish he would
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I think Frank should hang it up.
I really wish he would get out of the way for Rob Andrews, but I guess that's wishfull thinking.
I doubt Corzine has the pull the clear the field anyway.
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not to worry Mr.D. Now that Frank's burial tomb is completed, I
not to worry Mr.D. Now that Frank's burial tomb is completed, I am sure it won't be long before he is laid to rest beneath the NJ Tranist tracks running through it.
As a former bergen County resident, I had sometimes used the Fra
As a former bergen County resident, I had sometimes used the Frank Lautenberg Transfer Station. The place is vacuous and virtually devoid of passengers. It is very much like a mosoleum, and the perfect edifice for Frank's ashes.
Alright kvetchers, if you're done whining and pontificating, may
Alright kvetchers, if you're done whining and pontificating, maybe you'll have time to read Herb's front page Record story today:
http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2MDc...
Great idea on Andrews. I mean, what's better for NJ than having
Great idea on Andrews. I mean, what's better for NJ than having Andrews starting out ranked number 98 or 99 and maybe he'll do some great things for NJ on the Small Business Committee.
Let's get serious for a second. Lautenberg is sitting on the three major committees that will have a huge impact on NJ, including the appropriations committee. Why would NJ want to lose that? As for a legislative record, take a look at the number of bills that Andrews has introduced and compare it to Lautenberg. Lautenberg runs circles around Andrews and pretty much everyone else in the NJ delegation.
Good luck on going after Lautenberg. We'll see a familiar scene on November 5th, 2008. For the fifth time Lautenberg will be standing victorious and the political careers of those that challenged him will be over.