State Sen. Diane Allen fired off an angry letter to the Burlington County Republican municipal chairs on Sunday, criticizing former GOP Chairman Glen Paulsen for meddling with her campaign in what appears to be a rift in the county organization.
In the letter, which Allen did not publicize, she wrote that Paulsen had, unbeknownst to her and her running mates, gone behind her back to her treasurer and essentially taken control of her campaign funds.
“This was done without the consent or knowledge of myself, Nancy (Griffin), Brian (Propp), or the former County Chairman,” wrote Allen.
Upon learning about it, Allen said she asked for a full audit of the accounts, which her then–treasurer, Charles Lambiase, refused to do without Paulsen’s permission. Allen said that she then tried to change treasurers and move her campaign funds to a new bank account, only to meet with resistance from Paulsen. She hired a lawyer and, after a month of legal wrangling, won control of her campaign’s $150,000.
Allen was particularly upset that Paulsen had given the impression at a meeting of municipal chairs that the party had transferred $150,000 to her campaign, making some potential donors think that the money they gave to the party had made its way to her.
“Nancy, Brian and I are engage in a tough campaign, and can’t have prospective donors thinking they have already contributed to us when we never received their money,” wrote Allen, who closed with a sentence sharply critical of Paulsen.
“Glenn Paulsen is not working in the best interests of the organization,” wrote Allen. “His actions have divided the county and alienated many, including contributors, who once used to be actively involved in the BCRC.”
Allen’s campaign would not offer any comment on the letter.
Paulsen, who holds no official title with the organization but has taken an active role in it, said that Allen’s letter is not indicative of a split in the party.
“I don’t see that as a party split. What I see is that she doesn’t understand the workings of the party,” said Paulsen, who argued that the county organization helped Allen raise money.
Paulsen said that he has known Allen since high school, and recruited her for her 1993 Assembly campaign. He said that Allen was angry over not getting financial support that he said was promised to her by Mike Warner, the former Chairman. Paulsen said that the party’s first priorities were its freeholder and sheriff races, and that any other money would go to the more competitive contest in district eight – not hers, where internal polling indicates a 58 percent lead over her Democratic opponent, Rich Dennison.
And rather than take control of her accounts, he said, he merely suggested that her treasurer freeze them while the party prioritized what to do with its money.
“It seemed to me appropriate to freeze the accounts so none was moved from her account or anybody else’s account. The request was to hold everything in advance of resolution of those issues,” said Paulsen.
Rich Dennison said that the Republican infighting boded well for his campaign.
“I don’t know about their internal polling and that doesn’t matter to me,” said Dennison. “Her base won’t turn out for her in the same numbers mine will, especially if you look at this infighting. Because naturally there are going to be people loyal to Paulsen who won’t turn out and others loyal to her.”
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Allen's faux indignation
Is this a coup de theater on the part of Allen? After all, she has taken thousands in campaign contributions from Boss Paulsen (and his wife and Capehart/Scatchard, his firm), Paulsen has been her chief political adviser, and Paulsen is an old high school chum who rose through the ranks of pay-to-play and nepotism as Allen became an Assemblywoman, then senator. They have been bedfellows since day one.
This little letter reveals little more than a disorganized county organization and a campaign that seems to be desperate for funds. One wonders how anyone could support Allen after she refuses to debate Dennison, refuse even reply back to a Willingboro teacher's group that requested a meeting, and she refused to support stem cell funding or clean needle exchange. One also wonders if she knows her way around district 7 anymore since she has been absent for so long from her district and its constituent needs.
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More Cowbell Please !!
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Thanks for Nothing
Hey Diane...Thanks for nothing! Couldn't you at least wait until after the Election to pull this B.S.
Faux indignation?
I hope the above statement was by someone on the dem payroll, the only other reason for it could be downright ignorance. Tying candidates to bosses seems to be a common theme this cycle, but Dennison seems to think that people who support Paulsen won't vote for Senator Allen. MartinOne, are you saying you agree or disagree with his above statement?
No Audit
One can only assume Charles Lambiase refused to do an audit for Senator Allen because he was too busy working in the 8th District, where he has been on the payroll since 1986 collecting thousands, while doing very little work. Or perhaps he was doing work on all the county contracts he has. Charles is a very busy man. Audit was probably low in his priority list, plus he was probably afraid of what an audit would show.
Diane Allen deserves major respect for setting the record straight. It will not cost her a single vote. The Republicans and yes Democrats in the 7th district think shes a great legislator.
GOPGAL
Do you have any idea how stupid that picture is? Anyway, your empty posts are indicative of your empty HQ. Where are all the volunteers? All exiled, right? Amazing how everyone who has ever been successful is "exiled" and you are left with the garbage. How's that kool-aid taste?
Isn't Pennsauken in the Seventh District?
Looks like Allen is spending too much time with the Camden County Republicans and maybe wishes the same fate for the Burlington County GOP.
Leading the Charge
Make no mistake about it, Allen's letter is just the first shot at the corrupt individuals at HQ. There is more, much more, to come. To see all the Dems try to spin this against Diane and tie her to Paulsen is completely absurd, she's taking him head on! This is the same woman that fought CBS and won; Paulsen is no match for her and he knows it. Tonight marks the first of many where all the lights are on at HQ, entrenched in an "emergency meeting." Three amigos: your days are numbered and the insurgency is growing by the day. Diane is leading the charge for right-minded Republicans who are willing to fight to restore integrity to the GOP and end the corruption once and for all. Your days are over Paulsen, you are a has-been, and we think you have padded your pockets at our expense long enough. Layton, Russell: pack your things and go quietly or suffer a very humiliating, and VERY public, kick to the curb.
Mason
First of all, my computer wasnt behaving
Secondly Masonstorm you are an idiot
thirdly mastonstorm you are an idiot
forth masonstorm you are an idiot
Go beg uncle georgie for a bigger allowance
More Cowbell Please !!
Thank you for your substance gopgal
We can always count on you to talk about the issues. moron.
Here we go, maybe a little proof that Allen doesn't approve of what is going on in the 8th huh? Look pretty dumb, don't you. Paulsen is desperate to get money into the 8th because he knows he is facing a loss in a couple of weeks. Addiego, Haines and Rudder have made fools out of Paulsen and the district the GOP has held for decades.
Diane Allen should be commended, and if you read the article from the Courier Post, this letter obviously was not meant to be released, but it got out anyway. She wasn't trying to divide the party, only stand up for what she thought she was entitled to. She had the balls to stand up to Paulsen, unlike Haines who sat there like a lap dog while they posted his name and photograph to a despicable mailer that he now wishes wouldn't have been mailed.
There is much to come in the next couple of weeks I bet. I think we haven't even seen the tip of the iceberg and now the GOP is horribly divided 2 weeks out, not a good sign. But you know what, maybe if Phil had a pair of balls, and Rudder had a brain, they would have made a better showing.
Good move
There is a growing tide of county elected officials who are not pleased with Paulsen and the ouster of Mike Warner. Diane is just the first to go public with her resentment. The apparent takeover of her campaign account is just a clear sign that Glenn is attempting to get firm control on all of the GOP officials. It is not going to happen. There has been a downturn in funds coming in since Warner was pushed out with a couple of heavy hitters in Burlington refusing to assist the county party organization - but not individual candidates. And Martin - four words for you - no chance in hell. Dennison has no shot. I love how people chastise others on this board because of a lack of substance in posts and then does the mature thing by calling them morons. Priceless.
Hey ASSPHALT MAN..
You have a great day, OK! I'm serious. I want you to forget about the fact that you have caused your party and your organization to be in shambles and I want you to have a good day. Smile ASSPHALT MAN. God Loves You.
RETURN HIS CHECK
Return the check, Senator, make Paulsen eat those words. As for Phil Haines, nice try by the Dems to pit him against Allen. It won't work.
Letterman- The Top 10 -
Letterman- The Top 10 - Burlco Style
October 24, 2007 The Burlington County Democrats today unveiled their ninth in a series of eagerly anticipated David Letterman Style Top 10 Lists.
Top 10 Republican Spins on the Diane Allen Blowup:
10. We’ll be fine. We can move Debbie Sarcone to the 7th and do just as well.
9. This was all part of the brilliant Paulsen/Layton plan to help lower turnout in Willingboro.
8. At least Haines and Wujcik haven’t attacked us! (yet)
7. Allen out; Donnelly in. Bizarro GOP World.
6. Like Diane Allen is the only Republican who can win that District. Ha.
5. It was either Diane or Strobel… we have other candidates but Rich was the only volunteer we had left… so…
4. Letter? What letter? Bill-Did you see a letter? No, Glenn, I didn’t see a letter.
3. This extra money now allows us an additional 2 days of air time on YouTube.
2. We could never really trust Diane anyway – she supported the constitution… that’s a no-no around here.
1. Who needs Diane Allen? We’re gonna win this for MARTHA!
Contact:
BCDC HQ:
856-638-0620
Again
Keep the day job burlcodem09. Tom Snyder's night time show is still looking for a writer. Oh wait, he was canceled years ago.
Hey Meyer
The top ten schtick is tired. Give it a rest, you shaved ape.
Morons United
OC they just do not get it! And that is why they will lose.
First of all, Constitution4All has refused to or take responsibility for any of his/her posts. This person has come out and said "DIANE IS NOT SUPPORTING THE GOP IN THE 8TH DISTRICT BECAUSE OF ALL THE MEAN NASTY BASHING OF TRACY RILEY" When asked to prove that line, Constitution4ALL run and hides and calls names because THIS PERSON IS FULL OF BS!
At least other Dem supporters on this board CAN qualify their posts, the other person that cannot do that is BURLCODEM09.
But that is ok because at the end of the day, most people have already made their minds up on who they are going to vote for and no matter how many mills of dollars Georgie is going to spend this next week pushing the 8th D dems, people will not be impressed.
Haines and Diane will win hands down, the GOP in the 8th will pull out a win in the assembly from Phils coattails. Because of Phils involvement with so many outside activities, ie Veterans, Boy Scouts, United Way, etc, he has earned the votes and respect of most members.
Riley will still booo hoooo hoooo all the way until election day, and Fifis, well, Fifis will just be Fifis and Bodine will be the doddering old man waiting for his next set of instructions.
More Cowbell Please !!
Constitution4ALL and Burlcodem09
In doing some research it is MY opinion that these two moronic posters are probably Rileys teenage daughter and her little pals. Only a child will make blanket accusations like Constitution then run and hide when anyone asks for further proof. OC, Sharper, gopgal all asked for qualification on the Diane Allen statements and others and this moron runs away like the cowardly animal they are and wets their pants.
I have enough confidence that Diane will win and so will the GOP in the 8th. Many people I know watched Tracy's UNoscar worthy performance crying to the video about ohhhhh they are so wrong, I will protect all residents of NJ! Please believe me, pweeeeese! Sorry Tracy, I would not submit that video for Oscar conetention.
Diane is a loyal GOP and will not jump ships because those disgruntled, unethical turncoats did. She has class.
I can see that
we have taken it down to the GOP level with the previous two posts. The negativity has reached a new low. It is really horrible to mention a candidates family with regard to the campaign. You have no class. Families have always been off limits, but I guess the 8th district GOP is just that desperate. I am sorry that you are such an angry person Jason.
Reached a new low?
This coming from someone who claims that a candidate does not have testicles? Or that another candidate is brainless? Gee, if we hold you up as the epitome of a clean campaign, we are in deep trouble. But if hypocrisy were bliss, you'd be the happiest person on Earth!
by the way
Several Democrats on this forum and within the BurlCo Dem organization have made it very clear that families are in play. For months, Dr. Rudder has been accused of hiring Martha Bark in order to get a political chip so his son can move up the party ladder - which is 100% incorrect. The elected BoE hired her and Dr. Rudder is not a member of the BoE. Additionally, those same "saintly" individuals have criticized Phil Haines for taking care of his brother. And lastly, those pillars of the community you support have attacked Dawn Addiego's family heritage. So before you talk down to anyone, look in the mirror and scold the individual and party organization you see.
Yeah OC
Constitution4All is a child, and her mommy Tracy must be very proud of her!
constitution will NEVER answer any direct questions because they are a child, and only children call names when backed into a corner and lie lie lie.
OC you are correct but what else are we going to expect from blithering posters like Constitution and Burlcodem??
I CANNOT BELIEVE WHAT I AM GOING TO POST and God Help me BUT: at least Marty will post back answers and try to back up with facts his statements. That is what separates him from morons AND UTTER LIARS like Constitution.
Sorry Constitution but your lame attempt and covering your hide with your post about Diane/Paulesn is NOT what you posted a few weeks ago, YOU SAID THAT DIANE CAME OUT PUBLICALLY AGAINST THE GOP IN THE 8TH DISTRICT for their lies about Riley.
You STILL HAVE NOT proven that statement and you just showed yourself to be the biggest fattest fool here!
THANK YOU
Huh
you gop guys are cranky! sorry to all of those who are reading these negative posts all the time. its time to talk truth. you have stated that this constitution poster said allen came out against the gop publicly in the 8th. constitution4 never said that. i challenge you to go back and find that post as i did, to see what he/she really said. see you take what people say and turn it around into something different.
i love how you have said that you respect martin because at least he backs up his facts. you guys have laid into that guy with every post he makes, just like bullies on the school playground. you don't respect anyone else's opinion and you have jumped all over this new poster. i have sat back and watched long enough, now i will not go around calling people nazi's, or stupid, or morons, because you all have to live with yourselves and your anger.
but don't lie, don't turn things around on people, it really does not help your message. every person has the right to post without being attacked by a slue of other posters. most of us are here to read the articles and comment on the substance, not to run a political campaign of harrassment and bullying. grow up jason (gopgal/pablos). i know you have been essentially kicked off the other forums for your illegal comments but don't bring that hatred here.
That's Odd
Glenn Paulsen claims he made a donation to Senator Allen for $7,800 for her Primary election campaign.
A check of Sen. Allen's ELEC reports though showed that Glenn made no such donation....
Drive By
I just drove by Mr. Paulsen's house. The "Allen, Propp and Griffin" sign is still up (in fact, two of them) as is the one in front of my house.
Let's forget this nonsense and concentrate on defeating the evil empire.
Hey Time
It is on the men marching with guns and all the posts that had anything to do with Riley and Bodine.
You know and others know that many dems on here make remarks then refuse to back them up. Sorry, but some people would like to know where the substance is especially since this person did say that Diane is angry with the 8th Distrcit GOP for bashing tracy riley.
Now, that is an out and out lie because Diane said NO such thing at ANY time nor does she support Riley or ANY Dem running over her own party.
When someone makes up things, it shows weakenss and desperation.
All that was asked was to back up the riduculous comments that were made by about Diane.
this is what i mean
see pablos, did you go back and read the comment as i did? that person did not say allen was angry with the 8th district gop for bashing riley, the comment said that she disagrees with the gop use of the particular topic of her husband representing mr. duka. the post also doesn't say anything about a "public" statement by allen, nor does it say that allen supports riley over her own party. you guys are making this stuff up as you go along and its crazy.
maybe this person has inside knowledge of allen, maybe allen made comments in private. i have no idea, but you all discredit yourselves everytime you speak by saying things that are not true. all i'm saying is don't put words in other people's mouths. don't twist what people say. you should know, that what you say will be taken as you said it, you can't infer, or assume. that just makes no sense.
and how does it make you all look to call people UTTER LIARS and morons? i'm not saying the other side is right, but 2 wrongs don't make a right dude. why not step up and be the bigger person, maybe others will respect it. just a thought. and its not right to talk about people's children. these aren't adults, or people in the political world, these are children. they have nothing to do with any of it. it sucks that you guys don't seem to care about all. i just don't understand why you have to do it?
this is what i mean
see pablos, did you go back and read the comment as i did? that person did not say allen was angry with the 8th district gop for bashing riley, the comment said that she disagrees with the gop use of the particular topic of her husband representing mr. duka. the post also doesn't say anything about a "public" statement by allen, nor does it say that allen supports riley over her own party. you guys are making this stuff up as you go along and its crazy.
maybe this person has inside knowledge of allen, maybe allen made comments in private. i have no idea, but you all discredit yourselves everytime you speak by saying things that are not true. all i'm saying is don't put words in other people's mouths. don't twist what people say. you should know, that what you say will be taken as you said it, you can't infer, or assume. that just makes no sense.
and how does it make you all look to call people UTTER LIARS and morons? i'm not saying the other side is right, but 2 wrongs don't make a right dude. why not step up and be the bigger person, maybe others will respect it. just a thought. and its not right to talk about people's children. these aren't adults, or people in the political world, these are children. they have nothing to do with any of it. it sucks that you guys don't seem to care about all. i just don't understand why you have to do it?
TimetoShine
TimetoShine sounds like disgraced former County Chairman Warner, thank for all your help raising money this year Mike.
Sorry, But Thanks for Playing!
I see Constitution4all's alter ego timetoshine is equally as desperate trying to run away.
I will be right back with the hash
LIAR LIAR CONSTITUTION4ALL
In the thread about Bodine Hounding Haines for his mistake, here is the quote from Constitution4all speaking on behalf of Senator Allen:
Gopgal has no affiliation with Allen
Constitution4All
This person has no affiliation with Allen, because Diane Allen, unlike this crazy person strongly disagrees with the 8th district republicans trashing Ms. Riley for her husband's representation of Mr. Duka.
So here is the question again, when did Diane Allen say that? When did she come in press saying she disagrees with the GOP and supports Riley? Go ahead and deny you wrote it - it is in black and white.
Constitution/TimetoShine
I will say it one more time:
I am not GopGal or Pablo, so keep my name out of your mouth!
Kinda funny how constitution claims to "not be involved with the campaigns" (see previous thread)but knows my name. Either man-up or shut up. I guess its easy hiding behind a screen name.
JRC
high taxes
just like you, don't accuse me of being an alter ego of anyone. i am only one person on this board. you all seem to have this theory that everything you do is ok, but turn around and accuse others of the very same behavior. so try not to fall out of the hypocrite tree and hit every branch on the way down. again, i read the post and still think its funny you cannot seem to read.
where, in the statement you copied, does it say allen ever said something in the press? where, in that statement does it say that allen supports riley and not her gop counterparts? from what i read, it implies that allen didn't like the mailer. look at the video from haines, he didn't like it either. is it any surprise that others in the gop party would find it awful as well?
and hey, politics 101, the more you cry "prove it" the more people know its true. i have no idea if allen disagrees with the mailer or not, but the more you all keep bringing it up, the more i believe it. its very basic stuff folks.
call me names, do whatever, i couldn't care less. it just makes you look worse to everyone else.
DNP
Says what It says
That is a quote from constitution, pure and simple, stating what Diane Allen said.
I love how dems make up drivel and then try to tell us that is not what we are reading!
This is Funny
Thank you Pablo for pointing out that direct quote. I love hyow timetoshine is trying to deflect that this poster said anything at all. But you raise a good point, even after some dems post thier thoughts, they try to tell the rest of us that "we are not really reading what the wrote!"
More Cowbell Please !!
Time2shine
I was not accusing you of being an alter ego. I was pointing out the fact that YOU were accusing me of being someone I was not. YOU brought up my name in a post accusing me of being Pablo/GOPgal and telling me to “grow up” etc. I had not even posted in this thread until the two of you started bad mouthing me. You and Constitution obviously have some type of infatuation with me.
CBS3
I will have to disagree with you on the disgraced comment. Mike Warner was placed in the job to cover Glenn's butt. Glenn had an ethical cloud hanging over his head and needed to deal with it. Once it appeared that he was in the clear, he attempted to grab power. Glenn got his cronies to stab Mike in the back. One need to look no further than the person handling the finances for the party. I know for a fact, despite what Glenn claims, that Mike did a good job raising funds. There was a half of a million when Mike left. But there are a few (Dianne is one) elected folks who do not need Glenn's money. If things go south in the 8th, Glenn and Layton will be to blame - no one else.
Thanks anway
TimeToshine, I appreciate the help but these jokers are a piece of work! Talk about hypocrite and not backing up what you say! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA, you guys are idiots. Pablos3 and gophoochie are accusing Riley of "enticing married men"? Having no morals? Where is your proof to back up those statements???
Oh let me guess, you've been told by GOP HQ that story about Riley so you know its true? Where in the press did you see that Riley was enticing a married man? How do you know he was still married? How do you know any of the garbage you say? YOU DON'T! You people are so stupid!
Layton regime
Bill Layton is a fat disgusting repulsive blob.
A Jaba the Hut looking, squeaky voiced slob.
He doesn’t just eat the corn he eats the whole cob.
If you take away his beer he sobs.
Lives in Riverton but even discounted by the snobs.
Moved there just to be close the boss of the mob.
Doesn’t like people thinner than him so he fired Rob.
Win or loose come Nov 7th ASSphalt Man* will need a new job.
*ASSphalt Man rights credited to Jeff Myer due to trademark registration. ;-)
NO HONOR AMONGST THE THIEVES
Well, it's all over now ! The GOP might as well concede this election. The thieves are stealing from the thieves. Boss Paulsen helping himself to the campaign funds can't be a harbinger of good things to come on November 6th. The Burlington County Republican Party is doing everything in their power to throw this election away. The most addicting drugs of all...money, greed, and power are finally doing them in. Thank God ! The people of Burlington County deserve better and it looks like they are finally going to get it !!
Repetition doesn't equal truth Martin One
I haven't found one shred of evidence that Dennison asked for a debate. Just because you say it repeatedly, doesn't make it true. If fact, someone told me Dennison showed up at Diane Allen's Turnpike Town Hall and he didn't make a peep. Not one word. So if he is soooo gung ho to debate the fine senator, why miss an opportunity?
ALERT: GOP PRESS RELEASE BELOW
Wow. I knew things were bad but thats the sound of the other shoe dropping. Just when we thought things couldn't get any worse you go and deal the death blow. This is the big bye bye, the final farewell for the BurlCo GOP. And who would have thought it would be you, Oh Great Wizard of New Jersey, who would send us to our doom with your powerful comment post. We hadn't thrown it away yet but after reading the above prophecy we simply cannot go on. Please in the future show more mercy to those who fall victim to your mighty keystroke, your brutal insight and your EX! CLA! MATION! POINTS!