Paul Moriarty

Paul Moriarty’s loyalty to Jon Corzine continues to hurt Fourth District families.

New Jersey Republicans admit that there is little possibility they'll turn over control of the Assembly this year, but they have hyped their chances in some sleeper districts where they don't typically compete.

Fundraising reports released today show that some money is being raised in those purported sleeper districts, but not much. 

In the 4th District, Republicans Domenick DiCicco and Eugene Lawrence have raised $69,887 - most of which comes from attorneys all over the country.  That's about half of the $134,473 incumbent Paul Moriarty (D-Washington Twp.) and newcomer Democratic running mate Bill Collins have raised. 

"Obviously District 4 is a place where we expect to do well," said Republican State Chairman Jay Webber.

Republicans haven't talked much about District 7, which is considered a Democratic district even though GOP Sen. Diane Allen (R-Edgewater Park) has won there five times.  But their Assembly candidates there - Leah Arter and Harry Adams - have raised almost $90,000 and have spent $77,263 (The Assembly Republican Victory committee took enough notice to donate almost $5,000). The two Republican candidates have $12,250 on hand. 

Chris Russell, a political consultant for Arter and Adams, said the campaign against incumbents Herbert Conaway (D-Delanco) and Jack Conners (D-Pennsauken) is "under the rader." 

"We know the district is difficult, but we figure the only way to put them is position is the old fashioned way," said Russell, who cited the candidates' aggressive ground game.   "If they're in position, we'll strike, and I think right now, they're definitely outworking Conaway and Connors on the ground."

Conners and Conaway have raised a combined $196,603 and have about $53,000 on hand. 

District 14 was supposed to be one of the Republicans' top races this year, but their recruitment efforts fell through after Hamilton Councilwoman Kelly Yaede dropped out at the last minute.

MORIARTY BILL TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR SENIOR AND DISABLED CITIZENS TO RETAIN PROPERTY TAX RELIEF NOW LAW

(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Paul Moriarty that makes it easier for senior and disabled citizens who move to retain their property tax reimbursement was signed into law today by Gov. Jon S. Corzine.

"New Jersey's property tax reimbursement program is a key lifeline to many senior and disabled homeowners striving to make ends meets, especially amid this global economic downturn," said Moriarty (D-Gloucester/Camden). "They should not lose this valuable lifeline for years just because they move to a new home. That makes no sense. This law fixes that and makes it easier for seniors and disabled citizens to regain this crucial help."

With jobs fleeing the Fourth Legislative District Paul Moriarty has come up with a new jobs program: He’s paying people to deliver his campaign literature door-to-door.

In a statement issued today by the South Jersey Assembly delegation Lou Greenwald spoke for the entire delegation to endorse a candidate for Assembly Speaker. Republican candidates for Assembly in the fourth Legislative District, Eugene Lawrence and Domenick DiCicco, said today Paul Moriarty should worry less about who the next Assembly Speaker is and more about keeping jobs in the Fourth Legislative District.

Republican candidates for Assembly in the fourth Legislative District, Eugene Lawrence and Domenick DiCicco, said today an investigative series by Gannett newspapers in New Jersey should serve as a “reality check” for Jon Corzine and Paul Moriarty.

GUSCIORA / CRUZ-PEREZ / MORIARTY / RILEY BILL TARGET SIMULATED GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS

(TRENTON) – Assembly members Reed Gusciora, Nilsa Cruz-Perez, Paul Moriarty and Celeste Riley are sponsoring legislation to make it illegal for businesses to advertise using a simulated government document.

The bill (A-3931) would make using such documents – whether through the mail or the Internet – a violation of the Consumer Fraud Act.

“Marketing companies that use these simulated forms are preying on the vulnerability of the average citizen during a global recession,” said Gusciora (D-Mercer). “This is not just unconscionable, but should be illegal. Many New Jerseyans who thought they were getting help from the government are instead being faced with the harsh reality that they were duped.”

Tonight, the team of Moriarty and Collins for Assembly, running a coordinated campaign with the Dave Mayer Team in Gloucester Township, will host a $1,000 per head VIP Reception with special guest Ron Jaworski – the same Ron Jaworski whose company a judge ruled last week will have their lawsuit against the Township (and against six Valleybrook homeowner associations) thrown out. he legal proceedings brought against GT and its residents by Mr. Jaworski’s company have already cost taxpayers and families an excess of $125,000.

Republican candidates for Assembly in the fourth Legislative District, Eugene Lawrence and Domenick DiCicco, asked Paul Moriarty to join them in asking Jon Corzine to apologize to the people of New Jersey

Lawrence and DiCicco: Call a special session on job creation