where Senator in hiding Former Mayor of Newark Cory Booker? and why is no one asking ?
Jeffries: “We’re in the mist of an historic epidemic of violent Newark crime
In a city barraged by violent crime, 104 murders this year, 45 of them in the South Ward, mayoral candidate Shavar Jeffries on a cold street corner this afternoon doubled down on an attack plan to retake control of Newark.
In crisis mode, the former Assistant Attorney General, a native of the South Ward, stood with grieving families in front of the elementary school in the South Ward attended by slain teenager Zainee Hailey.
“We’re in the midst of an historic epidemic. [But] even during this time of despair, there is cause for hope,” said Jeffries. “We are optimistic because our own history in Newark teaches us that we can do better. We are optimistic because leaders and residents in places like East Orange, the Bronx, and Brooklyn have turned war zones that were violently unlivable into safe, secure neighborhoods by investing in the right policies and programs. (Pizarro/PolitickerNJ)
Come on now, it’s not relevant that Mayor Booker was a pretty inneffectual mayor. He’s a cool guy. That’s all that matters. Hey, Oprah likes him. Andy of course, he simply looks good as a well spoken African American Democrat. If Community Organizer Obama can become President, then President Booker sounds like a fit to me.
He wasn’t corrupt as Ken Gibson or Sharpe James but Newark has been in shambles for decades and no one seems to care. Oh, but they built The Rock with windfall $$ and you can go to NJPAC.