Lonegan amplifies support for Christie
By Max Pizarro, PolitickerNJ.com Reporter
Putting the punctuation mark on his weekend of stumping for GOP candidate Chris Christie, movement conservative leader Steve Lonegan issued an email blast to his supporters this morning citing a quote from President Barack Obama's rallies for incumbent Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine.
"He said that Corzine was 'one of the best partners I have in the White House...we work together. We know our work is far from over.'
"That's right," Lonegan added. "The radical national agenda of Barack Obama is hoping to get a boost from the election for Governor of New Jersey. You know what that means. Last week, the most left-wing Speaker in the history of Congress unpacked her plan to take over health care - and with it 18% of the American economy. Coupled with the Obama 'cap & tax' scheme, both these bills will destroy American competitiveness, drive-up costs, and amount to the largest collective tax increase ever.
"It is time to say no to Obama's plans to Socialize Medicine and the way to say no is by defeating Jon Corzine this Tuesday."
Lonegan endorsed Christie on the night of the Republican Primary, but has been mostly subdued on the campaign trail until now.
He welcomed U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) to New Jersey yesterday to campaign for Christie. Wilson shouted "You lie!" at Obama during the President's State of the Union speech earlier this year.
Lonegan's chief Warren County ally, Assemblyman Mike Doherty (D-Washington Twp.), a lock to win election to the state senate in the 23rd district tomorrow, said New Jersey Right to Life robocalls yesterday urged voters to vote for the only pro-life candidate in the race, Christie, and pointing out that both Corzine and independent candidate Chris Daggett are pro-abortion.
Lonegan, who beat Christie in Warren and Hunterdon counties last June, also did a robocall last night stating his strong support for Christie and urging a vote for Christie.
Moreover, "There are unprecedented call center operations at Republican HQs," Doherty said.
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Lonegan is a class act
...and always has been. I wonder what would have happened if the shoe was on the other foot. Would Christie and the GOP help out or would we have seen a repeat of 2001?
God Bless Lonegan
Steve Lonegan is truly a stand up guy. He's a great fighter for the taxpayers and unborn in NJ...God bless him for his tireless support.
The GOP establishment that demonized this man should be ashamed of themselves. And, they should send Steve a thank you card b/c he is gonna energize the base for Christie and put him over the top tomorrow.
Christie all the way!
Di Marco
As I stated, I would have but I guess we will never have to find that out huh?
oc
Hopefully, not never.
Class act by Lonegan
And his 140,000 supporters.
Christie on NJ 101.5
Christie on NJ 101.5 stated that he would welcome Steve Lonegan’s advice when he is elected.
If he provides Steve a seat at the table of advisors and actually adopts some of Lonegan’s ideas, I will be truly impressed.
One More Time
Once again . . . it is not that difficult.
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Look -- Another Attendee
And yet another attendee . . .
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"I wonder what would have
"I wonder what would have happened if the shoe was on the other foot. Would Christie and the GOP help out or would we have seen a repeat of 2001?"
No way. Losegan would have been so down in the polls they would have distanced themselves as far away as China.
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