Source: Fox News
Summary
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is facing criticism for not lowering state flags to half-staff after Senator Lindsey Graham’s death, despite a White House proclamation directing flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide. Several other Democratic state leaders, including governors of Delaware, Pennsylvania, and California, have ordered flags to be lowered. New Jersey state Senator Joe Pennacchio formally requested the governor to lower the flags, citing Graham’s bipartisan nature and his respect for the late senator. Pennacchio noted that honoring public figures like Graham should be nonpartisan.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Flags remain at full-staff in New Jersey, despite a White House proclamation. Governor Mikie Sherrill’s office did not respond to requests for comment. Senator Joe Pennacchio’s formal request to lower the flags was met with inaction. The decision not to lower flags ran counter to Senator Cory Booker’s video honoring Graham. Booker spoke of Graham’s bipartisan nature and their collaboration on criminal justice reform. The situation has become a point of contention in New Jersey politics. The flags remain a symbol of the state’s response to Graham’s passing.
Author: Evan Null
