BCRO - Ben Focarino Endorses Bob Yudin

Wyckoff, NJ - In advance of an expected victory during the BCRO Chairman's runoff on Tuesday in the wake of a 58% no-confidence vote in the embattled incumbent lobbyist Rob Ortiz, challenger and longtime activist and donor Bob Yudin today received the endorsement of Ben Focarino, who mailed the following letter to all members of the Bergen Republican County Committee today. For more information, see http://www.bobyudin.com.

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Benedict A. Focarino
497 MacDonald Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
973-471-7600
June 12, 2008

Dear County Committee Member,

I would like to thank those who supported my bid in the June 10 election for Chairman of the Bergen County Republican Organization. At this time I congratulate Rob Ortiz and Bob Yudin on a race well-run.

Next week is a very important time for members of the County Committee. On June 17th, you will have the opportunity to choose who will manage the affairs of our Organization for the next term. The runoff election will be held at the BCRO headquarters.

During my campaign, I have gained insight as to what the other candidates were promoting as their accomplishments and goals. Rob, exemplifying, his past performance as chairman, and Bob, his vision of what he would expect to accomplish should he become the chairman.

I have a deep respect for Rob Ortiz, who took the helm of our Organization during what many say were troubling times. He worked hard to start the rebuilding process and do what he thought was the right way to fulfill the expectations of the County Committee.

He is a very good family man and has an excellent career. He is to be recognized for what he has been able to accomplish for his family and his loyalty to his career. However, as the Chairman of the BCRO, many members of the County Committee felt that the direction he was taking the organization in did not represent their opinions.

Bob Yudin has shown that he has the fortitude and stamina to be a formidable leader. He has the business background that it takes to run an efficient and effective operation. This is what an association, such as the Bergen County Republican Organization needs at this time.

We need someone that can raise enough money to finance campaigns on an ongoing basis and financially support the Bergen County Republican Organization. Bob has committed to work diligently and to appoint a strong Finance Committee.

More importantly, Bob Yudin has committed to follow the wishes of the majority. He has said during his campaign that he will not undermine the voice of the County Committee.

He has agreed to listen and not be dictated to from anyone outside Bergen County with their own agenda. Bob has also stated he will be compassionate to all, no matter who they had supported during this past election cycle, Bob has committed to work with, and for, all of us.

I thought long and hard the past few days about what would be best for the Bergen County Republican Organization and the County Committee, which ultimately reflects on the Party as a whole.

At this time, I am asking everyone, including those who supported me, to give their support to Bob Yudin for chairman this Tuesday, June 17 between 4:00 and 8:00 pm.

Sincerely,

Benedict A. Focarino