Duffy: No regrets with a twist

Freeholder Terry Duffy made political waves and headlines last month when he endorsed Rep. Rob Andrews' over incumbent Sen. Frank Lautenberg for U.S. Senate.

But after Lautenberg clinched the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, Duffy said he had absolutely no regrets for backing the former Camden County freeholder.

"I stood up for what I truly believe in," Duffy said, speaking from his home on Tuesday night.

Duffy, who owns a popular Paterson tavern, bucked the Passaic County Democrats' endorsement of Lautenberg because of the senator's stances on issues that impact bar owners.

But with the primary over, Duffy said he is ready to support Lautenberg.

"The voters made their decision and I am fully, 110 percent behind Senator Lautenberg," Duffy said.

-Paul Brubaker