I am writing my first comment. Gov. Christee has crossed the line with this awful and yes provocative atack on Sen, Weinberg - honorably serving her district., northern NJ , her home community of Teaneck, where I and family have live for over 20 years,
Loretta, as she is known here, is a consisant fighter for women, children, healthcare, people in need, throughought her carreer - You know where she stands - she is honest - listens to all point sof view and is respossible for leading multi generations - of all cultures into community action. The law is the law. She has earned her pension. Go after the big money - this is so hypocrytical - I am sick. Service - Public service is to be honored - Thank you Senator L. Weinberg.
I am disgusted with Gov on this attack.

A Cassidy

I am writing my first comment. applaud gov Christee in his atack on the delustional Sen weinberg and yes right is might and the law is the law

Can't remember whether this is my first comment on Patch or not. Largely because of Teaneck non-partisan politics, I've been known to be a Weinberg critic. However, a few points are in order:

1. She did not criticize Divincnzo's collection of his pension per se, but rather Christie's propensity to launch selective attacks.

2. Even so, a distinction can be made between a 58 year old in full-time job collecting a pension and a 74 year old in a part time job.

3. In terms of double standards, Christie is the guy who gave his mentor John Ashcroft a $50 million no-bid contract to oversee a deferred prosecution; who gave a contract to a former fellow U.S. attorney who just happened let his brother off the hook of a criminal indictment in which many others above and below him were prosecuted; and who subverted our justice system with an election-season "investigation" of a NJ U.S. Senate candidate that went nowhere after the election -- proving himself to be a team player in the most corrupt U.S. Justice Department in history. This repulsive bully is the KING of double standards.

I believe Loretta Weinberg is a communist in sheeps clothing, I do not trust her one bit. She potrays herself as this caring person when I believe the facts speak otherwise. What kills me is when people are not all for her far left wing chicanery, somehow that makes us right wing.

I am reading the comments on here and cant help but scratch my head at the lack of common sense!

Senator Weinberg is a hypocrite, period.

You cannot claim a benefit saying you are retired when in fact you"re not.

Is the pension she is collecting for the same position? If it is then she is in the wrong.

If not then I see this as no different from any other public employee who has retired to run for office.

Loretta Weinberg is a brilliant, caring NJ politician and so, a rarity. Over the years, the former Bergen County Democratic Organization made life miserable for her while she gathered the respect of the Assembly, the press, the public, and the Senate because of her intelligence, hard work, and courage. Check on her record in both Houses. She defends human decency against human greed, over and over again. Personally, I am glad she can use her well earned pension to augment her meager salary as a state senator. Has anyone ever thought that the low salaries we pay our state elected officials helps create the tradition of corruption we have in this state?

I agee with sponge bob I beleave weinberg is a communist also i wish sponge bob would give his real name he sounds like a conservative dem like myself . in reguards to arts comment why do you think the democratic organization gave loretta a hard time ??? maybe she is not a dem at all maybe she is more left maybe green party . what do you think art ?

Karl: We have a Green Party? Furthermore, Loretta was doing the good stuff before there was a Green Party. Finally, there is plenty of room for most of us to the left of Sarah Palin. Loretta is probably closer to a Roosevelt/Truman/Clinton Democrat than the Green Party. Do you have a problem with that?

whoaaaa, to the left of Palin so thats how we trivialize a REAL Democrats opinion, Socialist party 101 stuff.
Bottom line is Loretta Weinberg claimed to be retired to receive benefits, when in fact she is not retired.
I do agree with your earlier comment on low salary's, however they are what they are and she took the job. PS: Of the 3 Presidents you listed Clinton is worth the mention FDR forget about it, and where's JFK?, also a REAL Democrat.

OK. "To the left of Palin" means there is room enough for almost any political philosophy. To me "REAL Democrats" means Democrats without the corruption, greed and self-serving behavior which is, let's face it, not uncommon in either party. I didn't know you have to claim you are retired to collect a pension. There are millions of people in NJ and elsewhere who retire from a job, collect a pension, and keep working. Sounds a little loopy to me if you are in your 40s or 50s but that is the law. If a Senate seat is defined as part-time work, and Loretta is in her seventies, I see nothing wrong with her or anyone else in that position collecting their pension.
Looks like you are committed to calling any Democrat left of Palin some kind of socialist. What do mean by that? Finally, I should have included Johnson with FDR and the others. LBJ was not my favorite President. Like JFK, he was a victim of his own time. Real Democrats solve real public problems by the effective use of government. As Lincoln said, we have to strive for a "more perfect Union." We still are. Go, Loretta!

Art do you ever sleep ? you dont think JFK was a good president ? he did lower taxes did he not ?

Congratulations I almost NEVER comment on these things, the back and forth on this has me upset.
Art is correct MANY people collect a pension from one former job and still work at another, so I dont see the problem. Also, I am one who actually reads sponsored legislation and to me Senator Weinberg is to the "far left", in itself well meaning and not usually a "bad thing" to try and help ALL people. My #1 issue with her is she has made no effort whatsoever to protect my second amendment right to keep and bear arms. Specifically when I am in Florida I carry concealed legally, why I cant in NJ boggles my mind! What does exist in NJ is a very subjective system of "may issue" that in my mind cant possibly treat ALL people equally.

A number of comments on this topic, my 2 cents.
Governor Christie saying "take the bat out" on any person is really not appropriate. I personally dont care if Loretta is taking a pension, we all have to eat dont we? PS: I too am annoyed by the "may issue" system for issuing concealed carry permits (kudos: "subjective" is really a good description), however I dont think it will ever change since it really doesnt affect politicians, politically connected and the really wealthy.

I'd like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Senator Weinberg for her success in the election and on becoming the Senate Majority. She has done an extraordinary job for the people and has earned this honor. She and her fellow democrats won the election by wide margins which speaks volumes. While working in a bipartisan manner to get things done for New Jersey, Loretta will continue to fight for the hard-working families who have had their taxes go up under Governor Christie and also for the women who have had their health services taken away. She is a strong advocate for women always. I love that about her. Congratulations, Loretta!!!