New Jersey Lottery Chrony-ism Further Sinks Christie

"Two years after New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie privatized much of the state's lottery operations, a big payoff remains out of sight.  Higher costs associated with the private company that Christie hired, Northstar New Jersey, have cut the state's income for the second straight year, creating a $136 million shortall in the state's 2015 budget, according to internal documents obtained by The Associated Press...

...The underperformance raises questions about the privatization strategy championed by Christie, who promoted lottery outsourcing as a way to shrink the government's payroll and bring in more cash.

Christie's push benefited some key political allies.  During its ultimately successful pursuit of the state's business, Northstar New Jersey hired the communications firm of Christie campaign strategist Mike DuHaime.  The law and lobbying firm of former Port Authority chairman David Samson received $460,000 for lobbying on behalf of Northstar..."

eye'm thynkin':  Another failure in the Republican love-affair with privitization.

Chris Christie puts the crook in crooked when it comes to politicians.  I expect he will be the next Republican to drop out of the race after which he will (probably not too quietly) fade from both state and national politics.  Look for him to join Fox in 2016.

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