The Daily Newarker

“Charles Bell has been around for some time and the people have a strong affection for Charles Bell. I and members of my team were upset about his change. We thought he would have at least talked to us since many of us worked very hard for him. The question for the people of the Central Ward will be whether they feel betrayed by Mr. Bell.”

Mayoral Candidate, Clifford Minor, on the departure of Central Ward councilman, Charles Bell, from his ticket to the incumbent’s

I’m a guy who has no family. That gives me the ability to go at this 24-7. Most of my life is public. People know that I’m here, out on a 6 a.m. snow emergency call, conducting office hours, etc. This public perception out there that I’m not here doesn’t concern me. I’m concerned with the public perception of my voters. They’re not worried about petty problems.

Cory Booker, to PolitickerNJ, in response to criticism that he’s globetrotting with the city on autopilot

Joan Whitlow: Can laid-back Clifford Minor upset Cory Booker in Newark mayoral race?

No, he can’t.