Why do otherwise smart politicians go bonkers when they’re smitten in romance? Former Gov. Jim McGreevey couldn’t see that Golan Cipel as security adviser was a disaster. Sen. Jon Corzine missed the conflict in his actions, too.
Corzine gave a girlfriend $470,000 to buy a home from her ex-husband. The woman is Carla Katz, president of Local 1034 of the Communications Workers of America. The union Katz heads represents 9,000 state workers, and the next governor will have to sign off on a new contract, a contract your tax money will pay for.
Corzine’s investment company forgave the loan. Corzine says his romance with Katz ended. Corzine also said he paid the gift tax on the money.
Former Gov. Christie Whitman pointed out recent events have shown a governor’s private relationships can cloud judgment and compromise the state’s interests.
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