GOP censures Garrett’s homophobia - except in Sussex County

Rob Jennings pointed out in Sunday’s New Jersey Herald that prominent GOP donors are reacting to Congressman Scott Garrett’s homophobic remarks by withdrawing their financial support.

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As news of Garrett’s bigotry spreads,  solid Republican contributors bail.  For example, a group of accounting firms that previously made major contributions cancelled a Garrett fundraiser.  Also, financial giant Goldman Sachs announced that it would no longer support him.

Unfortunately, in Sussex County it’s a different story.  Fredon Mayor, and former GOP Freeholder candidate, Carl Lazzaro says that he is . . . “really disappointed that there are people in the Republican Party who are lashing back . . . ” at Garrett.

Lazzaro apparently reflects the attitude of local Republicans about Garrett’s bigotry.  His is the only voice we’ve heard so far from Sussex County Republican leaders.

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The Star Ledger's Drew Sheneman does it again.  He hits the nail on the head with this view of GOP attitudes -- particularly Republicans in Sussex County.  Their silence on Congressman Scott Garrett's homophobic conduct speaks volumes.


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