A heated dispute between two New Jersey lawmakers, Holly Schepisi Bergen and BettyLou DeCroce, has unfolded into an unpleasant situation. The argument between the two politicians began during a recent Assembly Budget Committee meeting, where they clashed over a bill that would provide relief to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to reports, the argument began when Bergen accused DeCroce of not reading the bill before voting on it. DeCroce responded by saying that she had read the bill and that Bergen was misrepresenting her position. The argument quickly escalated, with both women raising their voices and accusing each other of being dishonest.
The situation became even more unpleasant when Bergen accused DeCroce of being a liar and a fraud. DeCroce responded by calling Bergen a bully and a hypocrite. The exchange was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media, with many people expressing their shock and disappointment at the behavior of the two lawmakers.
The incident has sparked a debate about the state of politics in New Jersey and the country as a whole. Many people are concerned that the level of discourse in politics has become increasingly toxic and divisive, with politicians more interested in scoring political points than working together to solve problems.
Others have pointed out that this kind of behavior is not new in politics and that it is simply a reflection of the current political climate. They argue that politicians are under increasing pressure to take extreme positions and to attack their opponents in order to appeal to their base and win elections.
Regardless of the cause, the incident between Bergen and DeCroce is a reminder that politics can be a messy and unpleasant business. It is important for politicians to remember that they are there to serve their constituents and to work together to find solutions to the problems facing their communities. Personal attacks and name-calling only serve to distract from this important work and undermine the public’s trust in government.
In the end, it is up to the voters to hold their elected officials accountable for their behavior. If we want to see a more civil and productive political discourse, we need to demand it from our politicians and be willing to vote out those who engage in divisive and toxic behavior. Only then can we hope to build a better and more united society.
