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Biden expected to call for Corzine's re-election Wednesday in Atlantic City

Monday, 05 October 2009 16:09
BY TOM HESTER SR.
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

Vice President Biden will appear in Atlantic City Wednesday morning where he is expected to call for the re-election of Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine on Nov. 3.

Biden will address the New Jersey AFL-CIO 2009 Legislative Conference at 10:30 a.m. at the Borgata Hotel. He will be joined on stage by Corzine, who will also speak, state Sen. Loretta Weinberg, the governor's lieutenant governor running mate, and New Jersey AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech.

The event will mark Biden's second appearance in New Jersey on behalf of Corzine. The vice president made a surprise appearance at Corzine's primary election night headquarters in West Orange on June 2 to help the governor celebrate his re-nomination victory.

Biden was prepared to appear with Corzine in Pennsauken on July 28 where he was to award the state $26.8 million in federal aid to finance the hiring of 123 municipal police officers. But the event was moved to Philadelphia after federal lawmen five days earlier rounded up a string of New Jersey public officials on corruption charges. All but one of the officials were Democrats.

On July 16, President Obama endorsed Corzine before an overflow crowd at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel.

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Comments (3)
I wish the campaign would address employment issues...
3 Tuesday, 06 October 2009 21:03
Gus Dean
It's very difficult to hear that so many jobs are being lost in Atlantic City. There are alot of people that are being affected by the economy and jobs are being lost all over the place. I travel to Atlantic City 3 to 4 times a month and I definitely see the effect of the downsizing in this city. It's such a beautiful city and so enjoyable. I know things will turn around soon. Peace.
http://www.LovingAC.com
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What will it take for Jersey to get its head out of its democratic a**?...
2 Tuesday, 06 October 2009 11:20
JDW
You idiots deserve the government intervention, union corruption, high taxes and state run inefficiency that you forever support. At least show the courage of your convictions appropriately - grab your ankles, look over your shoulder and shout "again...again..." I'm sure a union-thug will be happy to accomodate your request but only during the hours required of him - making time for bathroom breaks.
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Fact Check
1 Monday, 05 October 2009 17:56
RDOwens
You stated Biden's appearance on 2 June was a "surprise appearance." I am not certain what you consider a surprise, but it was known well in advance that Biden would speak at the event. Here is a link to an APP piece that mentions it on 11 May.
http://blogs.app.com/capitolquickies/2009/05/11/biden-with-corzine-for-june-campaign-kickoff/
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