Defense contractor Christopher Myers, a Medford resident who is the Vice President of Lockheed Martin, is considering a bid for the Republican nomination for Congress in the third district and could win the endorsement of retiring Rep. Jim Saxton, according to GOP sources. Myers runs Lockheed Martin's sea-based missile-defense programs.
Sources say that Saxton is giving strong consideration to endorsing Myers for the GOP nod, even as feuding Burlington County Republicans and a seemingly united Ocean County posture to pick a candidate for the open seat. State Sen. Diane Allen has already begun seeking support, and Ocean County Republicans could pick their candidate as early as next month.
As a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, Saxton brought millions of dollars in defense contracts to Lockheed Martin, the largest employer in South Jersey. In his retirement announcement, he pledged to continue to deliver research funding to the company.
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Finally!
A conservative businessman enters the race!
With the credentials that come with being a senior executive at Lockheed Martin, Myers should be able to raise a significant amount of money - both within NJ and without.
In addition, Myers is a decorated combat veteran and an elected official from Republican stronghold - Medford Township.
Lets get down to business and elect a real conservative with real experience and not just career politicians trying to move up a political ladder.
Warner for Congress
The buzz in Burlington County today was that Saxton ally and former Chairman Col. Mike Warner would be the candidate for Congress. Politicsnj got it half right when they said it would be a candidate close to Saxton with Lockheed ties... but it is not Chris Myers... it is Mike Warner. Warner and Allen will split the Burlington vote and give Ocean County an opportunity to win the primary.
Mike's not running
Mike already has been approached about assisting Myers, and Saxton is on board.