Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) questioned New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin’s letter to U.S. District Court Judge Zahid Quarashi, pursuing what the GOP leader described as his own political agenda in a court case challenging the use of “the county line” on New Jersey ballots.
In the letter, the Attorney General unilaterally declared the controversial ballot design to be unconstitutional and stated that he is declining to defend the New Jersey statutes behind the longstanding practice.
Said Bucco:
“As New Jersey’s chief law enforcement officer, Attorney General Platkin’s primary functions are to keep residents safe and to enforce the laws of this State. While there can be a healthy debate over the merits of ‘the county line,’ it is the Attorney General’s well-established responsibility to defend the constitutionality of State statutes, regardless of his own personal opinion. The Attorney General’s role is to enforce and defend the law, not to make or repeal it. That is clearly the responsibility of the legislature.”
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In a recent development in New Jersey politics, Assemblyman Anthony Bucco has publicly criticized fellow Assemblyman Gary Platkin in response to a letter from the state’s Attorney General. The letter, which was sent to Platkin, raised concerns about his handling of certain legislative matters and called for greater transparency in his actions.
Bucco, a Republican representing the 25th district, took issue with Platkin’s alleged lack of cooperation with the Attorney General’s office and accused him of putting his own interests above those of his constituents. In a statement to Insider NJ, Bucco stated, “It is disappointing to see a fellow legislator behaving in such a manner. We have a responsibility to the people of New Jersey to act with integrity and transparency, and it is clear that Assemblyman Platkin has failed to do so.”
Platkin, a Democrat representing the 17th district, has denied any wrongdoing and has defended his actions as being in the best interests of his constituents. In response to Bucco’s criticism, Platkin stated, “I have always acted with the utmost integrity and have worked tirelessly on behalf of the people of New Jersey. I will continue to do so despite these baseless attacks.”
The feud between Bucco and Platkin highlights the ongoing tensions within the New Jersey legislature and underscores the importance of accountability and transparency in government. As the Attorney General’s office continues to investigate the matter, it remains to be seen how this conflict will ultimately be resolved.
In the meantime, constituents in both the 25th and 17th districts are left wondering about the true motivations behind their elected officials’ actions and whether they can trust them to act in their best interests. As this story continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance and oversight in ensuring that our elected officials are held accountable for their actions.
