Groups demand removal of 'political' state shutdown signs with top Democrat's photo

TRENTON -- A sign posted near the front doors to the governor's office building blames Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto for the state shutdown. (Michael Mancuso | For NJ.com)


TRENTON -- After the start of the state government shutdown Saturday, Gov. Chris Christie sought to ensure one man, state Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto, became the target of public wrath.

He called it the "speaker's shutdown." And his administration printed, distributed and posted 500 signs on state government facilities across the state announcing "This facility is closed because of this man."

Prieto (D-Hudson), with a grin and his trademark, black mustache, appears above.

Christie readily admitted during a news conference Saturday that his office was behind the signs.

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