Sweeney goes on offense

Days after Jersey City Mayor (and 2017 gubernatorial hopeful) Steve Fulop declared his support and fundraising devotion to South Jersey

Days after Jersey City Mayor (and 2017 gubernatorial hopeful) Steve Fulop declared his support and fundraising devotion to South Jersey Congressional candidate Bill Hughes, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) see-sawed onto Fulop’s turf with his own “I can find pockets of love in every part of this state including JC” statement.

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At an event earlier today in Fulop’s city, Sweeney, who also is eyeballing the governor’s mansion, received an award for his support for women from the Women’s Advisory Group (WAG) headed up by state Sen. Sandra Cunningham (D-31).

There were 400 people in attendance and the general topic was “Power of Women Plus One.”

Sweeney goes on offense