NYC donors back disgraced local ex-govs mayoral bid (and its not Cuomo)

A disgraced former Democratic governor attempting a political comeback is cashing in on donations from Big Apple powerbrokers — but it’s not Andrew Cuomo.Ex-New Jersey Gov.

Jim McGreevey’s bid for Jersey City mayor marks another local former governor trying to make his way back into the political spotlight after resigning amid scandal — and he’s seeking dough from New York City GOP donors and Trump cronies to do it.The election for Jersey City mayor is supposed to be non-partisan, so McGreevey’s campaign opponent, Jersey City Councilman James Solomon, is blasting McGreevey, a former Democrat, for courting MAGA.“MAGA mega-donors who have poured millions into Donald Trump are powering Jim McGreevey’s campaign, and it’s time for Jersey City voters to ask a simple question: Why?” Solomon told The Post.McGreevey told The Post he is courting MAGA Republicans to attract federal dollars to Jersey City if he becomes mayor.“Over the years, I have developed friendships and working relationships with persons on both sides of the aisle who hopefully respect my work ethic and ability to get things done,” McGreevey said.

“Critical to Jersey City’s future success is the ability to attract federal and state financial support to address infrastructure needs, including sewer and water pipelines, rebuilding our schools, reconstructing our roads, and improving our public transportation system,” he added.The former New Jersey governor stunned the nation in 2004 by announcing he was resigning from office because he is gay and had an extramarital affair with a man who aides said then tried to blackmail him for $5 million.In the years since, McGreevey had stayed out of politics but is now angling for a comeback similar to Cuomo, who reentered public life across the Hudson with his current bid for mayor of New York City.Cuomo resigned as New York’s governor in August 2021 amid a slew of sex-harassment allegations and other controversies.He has denied any ...