Aronsohn win unimpressive
By Wally EdgePaul Aronsohn, a Rotarian-American who served as a top aide to Governor James E. McGreevey, captured the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 5th district and will face two-term Congressman Ernest Scott Garrett in November. But his victory over attorney Camille Abate, a political newcomer who ran to Aronsohn's left, was a less-than-impressive 66.5%. Aronsohn had the support of Democratic organizations in Bergen, Passaic, Sussex and Warren counties, and had raised $249,000, while Abate spent just $33,000. Abate held Aronsohn to just 58% in Passaic County and 59% in Sussex.
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For whatever reason, this guy thinks he's someone we should slav
For whatever reason, this guy thinks he's someone we should slavishly support. The guy is a career political hack going from political job to political job with no impressive credentials or ideas and was the official mouthpiece for McGreedy. It's bad enough being associated with McGreedy but this is the guy who communicated the bs on a daily basis. Just what we need representing us in DC--another political loser. In addition, I believe he just moved to Ridgewood--moving here just to be able to run I guess. Save your money--this guy is not coming close to beating Garrett. And I'm a dem so I have standing to say that.
How much did Aronsohn spend? That's more important than how muc
How much did Aronsohn spend? That's more important than how much he raised.
It seems like Abate campaigned for the nomination and Aronsohn for the Congressional seat, so her getting protest votes isn't surprising.