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FORMER NEW JERSEY GIULIANI SUPPORTERS ENDORSE JOHN MCCAIN
By EditorARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced the endorsement of former members of Mayor Giuliani's New Jersey Leadership Team. Chairman George Gilmore of Ocean County served as Giuliani's State Chair and will now join John McCain's New Jersey Steering Committee. Mr. Gilmore will be joined by other former leaders of Mayor Giuliani's campaign in New Jersey, including U.S. Congressman Frank LoBiondo, former Governor Donald DiFrancesco and Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Jr.
"John McCain is the one candidate in the race who has proven that he has the experience and judgment to keep our country safe," said Chairman Gilmore. "Our country faces dangerous threats at home and abroad, we need a commander in chief with the national security experience to keep our families safe."
John McCain thanked the new members of his New Jersey Steering Committee, saying, "I am grateful for the support of Mayor Giuliani and his former New Jersey Leadership Team. I look forward to their counsel as we work toward victory on Super Tuesday."
ADDITIONS TO JOHN MCCAIN 2008 NEW JERSEY STEERING COMMITTEE
Chairman George Gilmore of Ocean County -- Former Giuliani NJ State Chairman
U.S. Congressman Frank LoBiondo (R -- 02)
Former Governor Donald DiFrancesco
Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (R -- Westfield) -- Former Giuliani NJ Hon. State Chairman
Deputy Senate Minority Leader Diane Allen (R -- Burlington)
Deputy Conference Leader Senator Christopher "Kip" Bateman (R -- Somerville)
Republican Assembly Whip Jon Bramnick (R -- Westfield)
Assemblyman Dr. Eric Munoz (R -- Summit)
Assemblyman John Amodeo (R -- Linwood)
Assemblyman Vince Polistina (R -- Egg Harbor Twp)
Chairman Rob Ortiz of Bergen County
Chairman David Von Savage of Cape May County
Chairman John Sette of Morris County
Chairwom an Loren Oglesby of Gloucester County
Chairman Paul Reed of Salem County
Chairman Dale Florio of Somerset County
Chairman Phil Morin of Union County
Chairman Doug Steinhardt of Warren
Chairman Henry Kuhl of Hunterdon County
Chairman Jose Arango of Hudson County
Chairman Larry Pepper of Cumberland County
Chairman Roy Wesley of Mercer County
Former Chairman Col. Mike Warner of Burlington County
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