Monday, June 22, 2020
Rare in politics is the politician who does not take himself too seriously. Paul Kramer was that rarity. He and Clare were living across the street from my parents' house on Greenwood Avenue when, fresh out of college, I became a Democratic county committeeperson and would stop in to see them ahead of every election. He remained as approachable even when he changed municipalities and parties, a straight shooter with a clear eye for the public interest. The family has underscored his genuineness and unpretentiousness by submitting a photo, not of him in a suit orating at his desk in the State Assembly, but of a regular guy in a tee shirt and baseball cap: the Paul Kramer we have all loved. Condolences to Clare and Kramer Kids.
Jeff Laurenti
