Speziale for Sheriff campaign spokesperson Sofia Quintanar released the statement below following the news that the Passaic County Democratic Committee endorsed lifelong Republican Thomas Adamo for Sheriff:
“While Jerry Speziale was working hard knocking on doors and helping elect Democrats in Passaic County in numerous campaigns over the last three decades, his opponent Thomas Adamo was a registered Republican.
“Not only is Adamo a lifelong Republican, he comes from a prominent family of Republican politicians in Passaic County. As if that wasn’t disqualifying enough, Adamo remained a Republican all the way through the disastrous Trump presidency and only changed his party affiliation in recent days when he was tapped by the party bosses to be their puppet candidate for Sheriff. It’s absolutely outrageous that not only is unelected party boss John Currie trying to run a law enforcement agency through his so-called ‘new structure’ where he calls all the shots, now he’s trying to elect a Republican as Sheriff.
“Passaic County Democratic voters will never support a Republican like Thomas Adamo, and Jerry Speziale is ready to run a strong campaign to win the Democratic nomination for Sheriff.”
From the point that Speziale began forming a reinterest in running for the sheriff’s seat this year, Passaic County Democratic Committee Chairman John Currie irritatedly noted the former sheriff’s decision to accept a post at the Port Authority during the Christie Administration back in 2010, rather than run for reelection with a challenged Democratic Party.
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The Speziale campaign has recently come out with strong criticism against the Democratic County Committee’s selection of Adamo as their candidate for the upcoming election. The campaign argues that Adamo is not the right choice for the position and questions the committee’s decision-making process.
One of the main points of contention raised by the Speziale campaign is Adamo’s lack of experience and qualifications for the role. They argue that Adamo does not have the necessary background or skills to effectively represent the community and address the issues facing the county. In contrast, they believe that Speziale, with his years of experience in public service and proven track record of leadership, is the more suitable candidate.
Furthermore, the campaign also questions the transparency and fairness of the selection process carried out by the Democratic County Committee. They suggest that there may have been biases or ulterior motives at play in choosing Adamo over other potential candidates, including Speziale.
The Speziale campaign has called for a reevaluation of the committee’s decision and for a more inclusive and democratic process to be followed in selecting the candidate for the election. They believe that the interests of the community should be prioritized over political agendas or personal preferences.
In response to these criticisms, the Democratic County Committee has defended their selection of Adamo, citing his dedication to public service and commitment to addressing the needs of the community. They argue that Adamo brings a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table, which will benefit the county as a whole.
Overall, the controversy surrounding the selection of Adamo as the Democratic candidate for the upcoming election highlights the importance of transparency, fairness, and accountability in political decision-making processes. It also underscores the need for voters to carefully evaluate the qualifications and track record of candidates before casting their ballots in order to ensure that their voices are truly represented in government.
