Democrats for Christie-Guadagno in All 21 Counties: Coming Together to Solve New Jersey's Problems

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Today, the Christie-Guadagno campaign unveiled a statewide coalition of Democrats from every county in the state endorsing the Christie-Guadagno ticket.  The members of this coalition are setting aside political party in order to make the best choice for the future of New Jersey, citing Governor Jon Corzine's failed leadership and the need for meaningful change as catalysts in their decisions to endorse Chris Christie and Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno.

Today, the Christie-Guadagno campaign unveiled a statewide coalition of Democrats from every county in the state endorsing the Christie-Guadagno ticket.  The members of this coalition are setting aside political party in order to make the best choice for the future of New Jersey, citing Governor Jon Corzine's failed leadership and the need for meaningful change as catalysts in their decisions to endorse Chris Christie and Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno. "As a lifelong Democrat, I am disappointed in Governor Corzine.  He has consistently made our economy worse, and we're paying for his mistakes with the highest property taxes in the country and the highest unemployment rate in 32 years.  It is time to talk about issues, not sling mud, and change the way our state does business," said Garfield Councilwoman Tana Raymond, the State Chair of Democrats for Christie. Members of this coalition include prominent party leaders and officials, including former New Jersey Secretary of State Joan Haberle, Garfield Councilwoman Tana Raymond, Perth Amboy Councilman Ken Balut, Gloucester Township Councilwoman Crystal Evans, Linwood Board of Education Member Joseph Jacobs, Belvidere Mayor Charles J. Liegel Sr., Hudson County Young Democrat President Robert Mays, Hillside Mayor Joseph G. Menza, and Hi-Nella Councilwoman Chris Muska. Former Secretary of State Joan Haberle: "Having worked in our state government for years, I know the importance of strong, principled leadership in order to get things done.  As U.S. Attorney, Chris led the fight against corruption and achieved real results with 130 convictions of corrupt officials from both parties.  I believe he will apply that same focused, solution-oriented approach as governor." Tom Rodgers, Former President of the Toms River Democratic Organization, stated: "Last year, I voted for President Obama.  This year, I'll be voting for Chris because I know New Jersey needs real change to fix our economy, improve education for our kids and bring our cities back." Democrats for Christie-Guadagno Coalition Leadership State Chair:  Garfield Councilwoman Tana Raymond State Co-Chairs:Perth Amboy Councilman Ken Balut Former Newark Councilman Anthony CarrinoGloucester Township Councilwoman Crystal Evans Former Union County Freeholder and Elizabeth Board of Education Assistant Board Secretary Donald Goncalves Former New Jersey Secretary of State Joan Haberle Former Newark Housing Authority Commissioner Julie HodgeLinwood Board of Education Member Joseph Jacobs Belvidere Mayor Charles J. Liegel Sr.Hudson County Young Democrat President Robert MaysFormer Asbury Park Councilwoman Kate MellinaHillside Mayor Joseph G. MenzaDemocrat County Committeeman and Former Elizabeth Board of Education Member Tony Monteiro Hi-Nella Councilwoman Chris MuskaFormer President of the Toms River Democratic Organization Tom Rodgers Grassroots President: Nicole Sanders, HightstownCounty Leadership:Atlantic: Stephan L. Jackson I, BrigantineAtlantic: Linwood Board of Education Member Joseph JacobsBergen: Phillip Morris, BergenfieldBergen: Laura Danis, GarfieldBurlington: Jenna Conor, BeverlyCamden: Reverend Chris Collins, CamdenCamden: Gloucester Township Councilwoman Crystal EvansCamden: Hi-Nella Councilwoman Chris MuskaCape May: Ernie Macomber, Lower TownshipCumberland: Theodore Cooper, Jr., MillvilleEssex: Former Newark Housing Authority Commissioner Julie HodgeEssex: John Voltarelli, MontclairEssex: Former Newark Councilman Anthony CarrinoGloucester: Heather Millian, PaulsboroHudson: Hudson County Young Democrat President Robert Mays, BayonneHunterdon: Former New Jersey Secretary of State Joan Haberle, StocktonMercer: Blair Coughenour, HightstownMiddlesex: Perth Amboy Councilman Ken BalutMiddlesex: Nels Lauritzen, New BrunswickMonmouth: Former Asbury Park Councilwoman Kate MellinaMonmouth: Former Real Estate Commission Executive Director Dawn Rafferty, NeptuneMorris: 2003 Democratic Candidate for Assembly (D-26) Pat Caserta, ButlerOcean: Former President of the Toms River Democratic Organization Tom RodgersPassaic: Stephanie Currer, WayneSalem: Jack LaSpada, SalemSussex: Harry Dunleavy, AugustaSomerset: Steve Cohen, HillsboroughSomerset: Gary Buchanan, Basking RidgeUnion: Democrat County Committeeman and Former Elizabeth Board of Education Member Tony MonteiroUnion: Former Union County Freeholder and Elizabeth Board of Education Assistant Board Secretary Donald GoncalvesUnion: Hillside Mayor Joseph G. MenzaUnion: Myrna Weissman, HillsideWarren: Belvidere Mayor Charles J. Liegel Sr.  ###www.ChristieforNJ.com Paid for by Chris Christie for Governor, Inc  Ronald Gravino, Treasurer

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What a collection of nobodys

Submitted by bornlastnight on September 8, 2009 - 11:26pm.

Is this the best that you can do? Give us a break!

bornlastnight

Submitted by ImWithStupid on September 9, 2009 - 10:47am.

Where are the Republicans for Corzine? In a mental ward?

Christie is good for NJ

Submitted by goodchanges on September 9, 2009 - 11:37am.

It is obvious that Christie has a lot of Democratic supporters who carry a huge base of VOTERS. It is obvious that Corzine failed the Democratic Party and decided to link up with corruption over people. Corzine had a chance and he blew it. This guy is really in denial. The people of New Jersey have sent the Democratic Crooks a message. Decades of the same old people must go. November 3rd vote Corzine OUT

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