A huge night for Burlco Dems
By Matt Friedman, PolitickerNJ.com Reporter
MOUNT LAUREL – There was a loud roar when State Sen. John Adler took the stage to make his congressional victory speech at the Marriott Hotel tonight.
“I guess that’s what it sounds like when you wait 122 years to vote for a Democrat,” said Adler.
It was a huge night for South Jersey Democrats.
Not only was it a good night for Adler, the first Democrat to represent this district since the late 19th century, but for the Burlington County Democrats, who picked up a County Clerk seat and two freeholders – routing the Republicans this time around. That Barack Obama looked to be on a sure path to victory against John McCain didn’t dampen the mood either.
“I take this vote as a mandate for positive change for society,” said Adler.
Adler got the concession call from his opponent, Medford Mayor Chris Myers, shortly before taking the stage. But in his victory speech, he didn’t mention that. In fact, he didn’t mention Myers once. Instead, he praised outgoing U.S. Rep. Jim Saxton.
“I know I’m replacing someone in Congress who’s been a great friend to many people in this district for many years, and we should take a minute to acknowledge Jim Saxton. There was never a moment that we questioned his integrity,” he said, adding that they didn’t always agree, but that Saxton always had his constituents at heart.
“I heard the message from voters throughout the district – they were tired of the bickering, the negativity, the sleaziness that some people in this campaign chose to use and I chose not to use,” he said.
Burlington County Democratic Chairman Rick Perr, however, made a remark that served to remind the audience just how short a term in the House is, and that Republicans would likely be looking to recapture this seat.
“Hey John, when does reelection start?” he said.
The winning freeholder candidates, Chris Brown and Mary Anne Reinhart, also took the stage to speak, as did the next county clerk, Tim Tyler. Tyler remarked that there were more people in the room than in his home town of Fieldsboro, population 522.
Brown spoke, but he could hardly be heard. As he spoke, Barack Obama crossed the 270 electoral vote threshold. The crowd went wild.
“I’ve been upstaged,” he said, smiling.
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Thank You Chris Myers
Thank you Chris Myers for running a hard camapign. The numbers were not as far as what was promised, however, Perr is right, two years is not a long time and like anything, nothing is forever.
Thank you Myers for trying to be something other than a trenton politican.
God help us in Burlington, we will need it.
Burlington GOP
Maybe it's time to fire Ed Traz? and get some better talent!
good campaign
congrats adler ur a beast myers was obviously not what the people wanted and i thank the voters for making the right choice adler+obama= a better america and world
Thank you Diane Allen
Way to go.
Your dream come true - Burlington County R's having a problem.
Can't wait for you to ask support for existing or higher office.
Blame Layton (porky pig) not Allen
Layton is the one that caused the rift in the party and Paulsen hand picked him. Its time for change, change in party leadership. The only thing Layton has won is a general election in an off year in the 8th district and a primary. And he outspent the opposition 4-1 in both. Congrats Fat Bill on ruining the Burl Co GOP. Thats what happens when you run candidates that are not qualified and are hand picked to be yes men. Maybe county committee will wake up now and get rid of you worthless fat ass.
p.s. i guess Diane was the better choice for congress after all
Burlington GOP
Stunning is not the words I would use nor likewise excuses about National level GOP issues sweeping the GOP from Burlington County. Gross imcomptence of leadership are better words.
Bulrington GOP badly mishandled the entire election. From a slate of people who are/were grossly unqualified to serve and or lack of clear direct from so called GOP leaders. My way or the highway went the way of George Bush.
The alieniation between the people and the Party is obivious. One can not be in public office by hiding from the issues and or the people. It is time tha the old-guard leave the GOP and allow the Party to regain its stance in not only the County but the State.
This election was for the GOP to lose and the GOP surely pulled its own trigger as it has now placed the GOP at a less then favorable level. I call for all of the GOP's leaders to resign and allow a new infusion of blood to stand forth and regain the trust of the people.
JIA (R) Burlington County
CONGRATULATIONS CONGRESSMAN-ELECT JOHN ADLER!
While our nation was making history in last night's election, the voters of the third district decided to write their own chapter in this book. After 122 years of Republican rule, a Democrat will now represent us in the United States House of Representatives. I humbly tip my hat to Pindell Report and it's amazing prediction on the outcome of this race. The significance of event is staggering.
It took a very special candidate to achieve this remarkable milestone. I want John Adler to know that he has the opportunity to achieve greatness and if he accepts that challenge, he must do so with the greatest of humility. Congressman-Elect Adler will need to match and even exceed the level of service that he provided as a state senator. Hopefully, he will remember that a large portion of that service was provided by his outstanding staff. I would also like to widh Mayor Chris Myers well and no doubt he will remain an integral part of the political landscape. I would hope that his supporters will join us in wishing our new representive well whether we voted for him or not. I, for one, wish him good luck.
Myers has WON!
The pundits and drive by media called this election for Adler (Their wishful thinking) when Myers was leading in the vote count. As of 8am on Nov. 5th Chris Myers leads the vote tally by 1756 votes. Chris Myers is the Congressman-Elect representing the 3rd District.
Myers LOST!
Myers won Ocean County by the same amonut he lost Burlington County. (He couldn't even come close to carrying his home county) Cherry Hill was what put it over the top for Adler.
I hope the great wins by Democrats last night send a wake up call the GOP hacks that their time is over and that fresh faces and ideas are needed to move the party forward.
That's why you guys lose!
You don't even know how to read election totals. Adler beat Myers by about 10,000 votes (55%-44%). Keep dreaming!
actor 90 is an idiot
wow actor90 u lose the election then try to tell people u won
John adler is yur congressman buudy instead o the pathetic chris myers
go adler and myers lost it u are not clear
Actor90
In his defense, all of the networks did not have the correct numbers until this morning. It was like Myers 53 Adler 47 with 93% reporting.
Unfortunately, those numbers did not reflect Willingboro.
It's now Adler 52 Myers 48.
Yes
The nets were not in cahoots with the reporting, but I will admit that I honestly thought based on history of voting in Burlco that Myers would have won. This was the first turnout of its kind since the Nixon-watergate fiasco whereby Carter savaged the GOP.
I posted in another thread how voters were all over the place in Burlco! Mt Laurel was a prime example; over 4,000 new registered dems, yet Obama won handidly, Myers won, the Dem candidates for freeholder, clerk won, and then the GOP council candidates kicked butt.
Go figure, this was a very strange election.
Pablos3
Where do I go to see individual township results, I'm very curious to see these numbers you speak of.
On the Burlington
Clerk Site.
It is ver strange. Check out Mt Laurel, Mt Holly and Westampton. Cinnaminson which is very GOP won by a squeaker!
politics are local
NEWS FLASH!
People are ticket spliters because they vote for the best candidates. They saw through the gimick tax cut and the disgusting mailers of the county GOP. I know a lot of republicans that only voted for McCain and Zimmer in column 1 because they are tired of the corruption of the Paulsen/Layton regime.
East 8th
While I do not disagree with you, out GOP does not want or need the likes of that other rogue group either. The only way to survive is for everyone to take their egos out and allow NEW blood to take over.
That includes the current folk stepping aside as well as those who ran the Sarcone campaign as well. It is obvious that both sides will not bring the GOP back.
i disagree
People like Shepard Shevalow and Sarcone are EXACTLY what the county needs. Unbossed fiscal conservatives that will look out for the taxpayers. The people that supported them are REAL republicans and alot of them worked harded for the party then Layton ever has.
Your part of the spin machine thats just trying to do damage control for Paulsen to appoint his next puppet.
Bottom line is Sheprd, Shevlew, Sarcone were right: Fenton and company would lose in november.
Loser and Loser and Loser
Sorry to burst your bubble, but people hate Sarcone and her ilk. Come on, boo hoo, I cant get my way, boo hoo, etc etc.
What people found about about Sarcone is that all she was doing is looking out for Debbie because Debbie wanted what Debbie wanted. People know that she and her group will only out to stick it to Layton and the GOP. Not all of us bought her crap.
Your anger and hatred of Layton is what also infused the problems and guess what, I said it before on here, if Sarcone or her group were to every run for another seat and win a primary, I would do my darndest to actively go against them because IMHO they are only out for themselves.
Do you not understand that? It would not surprise me in the least if she and others purposely went against Fenton and Jordan because of her bruised ego.
Sorry East, but run em again and they will lose worse than that beating they took in June. The choice is yours.
Loser and Loser and Loser
Sorry to burst your bubble, but people hate Sarcone and her ilk. Come on, boo hoo, I cant get my way, boo hoo, etc etc.
What people found about about Sarcone is that all she was doing is looking out for Debbie because Debbie wanted what Debbie wanted. People know that she and her group will only out to stick it to Layton and the GOP. Not all of us bought her crap.
Your anger and hatred of Layton is what also infused the problems and guess what, I said it before on here, if Sarcone or her group were to every run for another seat and win a primary, I would do my darndest to actively go against them because IMHO they are only out for themselves.
Do you not understand that? It would not surprise me in the least if she and others purposely went against Fenton and Jordan because of her bruised ego.
Sorry East, but run em again and they will lose worse than that beating they took in June. The choice is yours.
Have fun paying back the loan!
You know, the one you and the other hacks on High St. signed for.
Bottom line is the voters have spoken. You lost! We win!
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