Congratulations to Blue Jersey's Jay Lassiter, who hit #96 on the mostly-annual Power List put out by politickernj. Here's what politicker had to say about Jay:
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Jay Lassiter
Progressive Activist The Blue Jersey blogger is an iconoclast, tech savvy media artiste, street warrior for marriage equality, and un-intimidated presence in the halls of Trenton power as he aggressively pursues liberal causes. He squeaked out the readers' choice poll but would have made this year's list either way.
We're so damned proud. Provocateur, storyteller and fashion plate, Jay was the first blogger to cover the NJ State House, one of the first bloggers anywhere to become a routine presence in covering any state legislature, as the New York Times noted when they profiled Jay. In an earlier iteration, when the world was young, Blue Jersey founder Juan Melli was named Politician of the Year (2006) and #17 Most Powerful (2007).
... Nobody else but Jay Lassiter would nail NOM like this.
... Or rock out elections on two continents.
... Or go with Loretta Weinberg and get it on video when she did this.
... And who the hell else would dare to do this.
The rest of politicker's Power List, most of the numbers higher than Jay's, aren't like him. Let's face it. Most of those folks are on the list because they spend their waking hours jockeying for position, or positioning those jockeying for position. Or they bring the money, honey. Jay's blue plate special is bringing the hearts and minds. He's Blue Jersey Fresh and Juicy. Congratulations #96.
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