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Though it's possible George Norcross is correct and the extortion he is alleged to have committed is the usual "hardball business negotiations" of New Jersey politics: 1. "Everyone does it" is not a defense. 2. Not everyone has the political power to make good on threats.
Nov 25, 2024, 3:24 PM
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