Jim Alesi, a Republican State Senator. (photo credit: azi paybarah / observer)
Here’s a fun little detail I left out of my story about Jim Alesi, the first Republican State Senator to announce his support for same-sex marriage and whose re-election next year is far from certain.
In March of last year, Alesi spent $18,750 of his campaign cash at Valley Auto on something the campaign only described as “auto.”
When I contacted Alesi’s office, a spokesman emailed me this explanation:
The expenditure you asked about partially off-set the capital cost of an
automobile, which is partially used for political responsibilities.
When I asked for further clarification, none was provided.
Update: Alesi’s previously explained it to Jimmy Vielkind: the campaign money paid about 35% of the $50,000 cost of the car. “I’ve always driven a Cadillac,” he said.
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Profile in Insanity! Guilty of Treason! Alesi doesn’t deserve re-election as a consequence of his “historic” vote for SSM. Lets get a real Republican who represents our ideals and values. NYC Democrats never deviate from their values; it’s the same left wing-nut mentality year after year in the State Legislature.
who should run against him?
[“I’ve always driven a Cadillac,”]
Yeah, it’s easier to troll the Thruway rest stops in style.
#McGreevey Style