In a move that reeks of political protection, New Jersey's newly appointed Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced she will not challenge an appellate court's dismissal of corruption charges against Democratic power broker George Norcross, effectively letting one of the party's most influential kingmakers walk free.
The decision represents a stunning reversal from her predecessor Matt Platkin's aggressive pursuit of the case against Norcross, who has wielded enormous influence over South Jersey politics for decades. Governor Mikie Sherrill's hand-picked AG is now signaling that accountability for Democrat power brokers isn't a priority under her watch.
Norcross, often described as the most powerful unelected official in New Jersey, faced charges related to his alleged role in a sprawling corruption scheme involving tax incentives and political favoritism. But rather than fight for justice, Davenport is choosing to let sleeping dogs lie – or in this case, let corrupt Democrats sleep peacefully.
The Swamp Protects Its Own
This decision perfectly illustrates how the Democrat machine operates: when one of their own gets caught with their hand in the cookie jar, the system closes ranks to protect them. While ordinary Americans face the full force of the law, well-connected Democrats like Norcross get a free pass from prosecutors who should be fighting for justice.
The timing is particularly suspicious, coming just weeks after Sherrill took office and installed her own attorney general. Was dropping the Norcross case part of some backroom deal? New Jersey voters deserve answers about what political calculations went into this decision.
Meanwhile, Norcross continues to operate his political empire from the shadows, pulling strings and cutting deals while facing zero consequences for his alleged corruption. This is exactly the kind of swamp behavior that has turned Americans against the political establishment.
The message is clear: if you're a Democrat with enough power and connections, you're essentially above the law in New Jersey. But if you're a regular citizen or a Republican, don't expect the same treatment from Trenton's corrupt political machine.