Star Ledged endorses candidate with 6% support.

In an amazing statement, the Newark Star Ledger endorsed Chris Daggett for Governor. While they are well aware that he only has about 6 percent support statewide, they still feel the need to make a statement. Their logic?

The newspaper’s decision is less a rejection of Gov. Jon Corzine and Republican Chris Christie than a repudiation of the parties they represent, both of which have forfeited any claim to the trust and confidence of the people of New Jersey. They share responsibility for the state’s current plight.

Interesting for the editorial board to lay claim to a moral stance regarding the state's political parties. But while they are correct that both parties are far too beholden to special interests, I wonder what they feel about their own support of the existing political system. Where was the Star Ledger when the mayor of Newark with no income aside from his government job acquired a yacht, a Rolls Royce and money to invest in properties around the city. Where was their investigative journalism?

Why do we not see the media in this state actually push the politicians to investigate anyone? For far too long, the media including the Star Ledger have acted as an arm of the corrupt New Jersey Democratic party.

What sounds more likely? The Star Ledgers editorial board really believes what they say about Daggett or they would like to split Chris Christie aka "the most disappointing candidate"'s vote thereby assuring the re-election of Jon Corzine. Sorry if I am going with the latter. It reminds me of The Philadelphia Enquirer endorsing Frank Lautenberg's opponent after allowing the senator to hide for 6 months.

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