Politics & Government

Christie, Codey Blame Each Other for Deadlocked Judicial Appointments

State senator, governor fuel old feud over judicial appointments.

Governor Chris Christie told the Essex County Bar Association Wednesday morning state Sen. Richard Codey, D-Essex, is the reason judicial appointments in the state are deadlocked, according to a published report.

The governor said because of Codey 12 to 15 judges will not be appointed during a breakfast at McLoone's Boathouse in West Orange, according to an NJ.com report.

Codey later disputed the allegations saying three years ago Christie made a deal with Essex County but has not honored it, the report said. 

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“He had his crew block appointments, so once again he has no respect for the truth,” the state sentor told the website.

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