It looks like national GOP has no confidence in Zimmer
By Wally EdgeA new Quinnipiac University poll shows Republican Dick Zimmer within seven points of the four-term incumbent, Democrat Frank Lautenberg (48%-41%), but it seems that the National Republican Senatorial Committee has already written off the former three-term Congressman. In an interview with Dow Jones Newswire, Rebecca Fisher, a spokeswoman for the NRSC, said that Louisiana’s Mary Landrieu is their priority and “admitted the party had no other hopes of unseating an incumbent Democrat."
In 2000, then NRSC Chairman Mitch McConnell passed on the New Jersey Senate race. His candidate, U.S. Rep. Bob Franks, came close to winning even though Democrat Jon Corzine, then a first-time candidate, spent nearly $75 million on the race.
Contributors
Wally Edge
New Jersey Network reporter Zachary Fink was named on Friday as the new statehouse correspondent for NJN News. Fink replaces Jim Hooker, who ... >
Bob Torricelli
There's nothing more difficult to see than the history before your eyes. It sometimes takes generations to understand the significance of ... >
Michael Patrick Carroll
OK, he didn't say precisely that, but when the Chairman of the Budget Committee informs us that governmental spending is the key to prosperity, ... >
Debbie Holtz
Score one for the Governor’s public relations team. For the last few weeks, they have been working overtime to fuel speculation Corzine was being ... >
Steve Lonegan
The sub prime mortgage melt down and its ensuing financial “crisis” has tested the mettle of all of us who believe in and support the free ... >
Dr. Joseph Marbach
I am pleased to report the results from the first national poll conducted by Environmental Studies Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at ... >
Rob Tornoe
To view a larger version of this cartoon, click here. >
Michael P. Riccards
The media, which loves headlines and knows little history, is trying to sell President Elect Obama as another Franklin Delano Roosevelt. But that ... >
Joey Novick
Whenever I get the chance to visit my parents in Florida when working a comedy gig down there, it’s like living in a “Seinfeld” episode. They ... >
Juan Melli
In an election year driven by a hemorrhaging economy and an electorate hungry for an end to divisive politics, 7th Congressional District candidate ... >
Carla Katz
A couple of weeks ago, my mother, Angelina Katz, did her second debate on behalf of Barack Obama. A debate? My mother? If you knew her, you’d be ... >
Patricia Quattrocchi
Former State Senator Wayne Bryant got a smack on the back of the head from a jury of his peers today when they found him guilty of all eleven charges ... >
Hot Topics
| Politicker INTERACTIVE | |
 |
Lawmaker Profile Follow the funding of your representatives |
 |
270 to Win See how Obama got to the magic number |
Most Active Stories
- Bryant guilty on all counts
- Obama bundler says he lost $25 billion of N.J. pension funds
- After running as a local Obama, Hawkins runs early into the hard edge of Orange
- Merkt calls for Wilson's resignation
- If it's Corzine v. Christie, both sides get ready for the worst
- Quinnipiac: Corzine 42%, Christie 36%
- Karrow announces state senate bid
- Mallet defeats Curley, Monmouth Freeholder Board becomes Democratic-controlled
- Dredden would serve as RSC chairman if asked
- When it comes to Corzine re-election, Democrats trust Team Obama
- Correction: Weiner departure was not his own idea
- Torricelli on COAH
- Two N.J. super delegates go to Obama; Norcross backs Obama; key Clinton supporters endorse Obama
- At energy policy meeting, Rose fights with cabinet and walks away
- Sixteen Democrats are on Norcross' short list for Andrews House seat
- Roughneen in court today on signature challenge
- Jackson will be Corzine's new Chief of Staff
- New Jersey's Most Powerful Law Firms
- Jersey City councilman makes it rain in Washington
- Torricelli on deer hunting
Recent Posts From Inside Edge
Quote of the Day
“For a guy who’s got nothing but adoring press for seven years, and is unknown to 70 percent of the public, it’s not easy to win if you’re a single-issue candidate. Our feeling is, bring him on.” -- Democratic State Chairman Joseph Cryan, on Republican Chris Christie, who is resigning as U.S. Attorney to run for Governor.
Recent Press Releases
In the News
Read the expanded Wake Up Call, our summary of today’s news media coverage.
Today’s Must Reads:
Christie Gives Notice, and G.O.P. Gains Hope ― DAVID KOCIENIEWSKI
Christie's legcy― THE BERGEN RECORD
Corzine for Treasury? Don't Bet on It.― WASHINGTON POST
Immigrants still in New Jersey― THE BERGEN RECORD
Now it's the Dems' chance to be dumb― PAUL MULSHINE
Corzine likely to go nowhere― THE DAILY RECORD
SILENT ON CHARGE; LIPSKI TELLS OF ALCOHOL BATTLE― STEVEN LIPSKI
Syndicate
Another Left Wing Hatchet job
It seems that since this web site was bought out, Wally Edge has sold out to the left leanings of his new owners. The Wall Street Journal reported on the same story today saying just the opposite; that the national RNC is considering adding Zimmer to the short list of potential pick ups.
Remember when Politicsnj.com was actually an unbiased source of news?
"Looks" can be deceiving
Dick Zimmer was in the vanguard of the campaign to allow voter initiative and referendum in New Jersey as far back as 1990. His efforts ran into stonewalling and posturing by the then Democratic legislature, fearing a peasant's revolt, so to speak. I haven't soured on representative government myself, but I was among those vocal ones in Trenton during that summer of discontent calling for progressive reforms in this state, long needed. Any reason to distrust a candidate who advocates more freedom for voters where they otherwise have no recourse save the sometimes indifferent legislators? I think not.
Zimmer can win.
It's looks as though 2008 is shaping up as a Republican year after a decade of Democratic domination.
Corzine is the most unpopular governor since Florio and could be defeated in next year's primary!
In fact, he's looks as though he'll surpass Florio in unpopularity!
You heard it here first: McCain will win NJ.
Vote Column A - All the way!
Zimmer
gimme a break, north jersey guy. wally quoted the gop senatorial campaign committee spokeswoman, who said they don't expect to beat any incumbents outside of louisiana. you should get over your own partisanship and look at the facts: 1, nj is a dem state, 2, zimmer has no money, a freaking 411,000, 3, zimmer isn't doing anything,where's he been all summer? i mean it was beck and baroni, not zimmer, who was escorting mrs. mccain at a dinner in monmouth county.
insert typical sore loser comment...
"Jersey Joe" would have campaigned harder and had more support..blah blah.
Zimmer's been at a lot of events over the Summer, nobody's freaking covering it.
The real question is where the hell is frank? Does he even know where New Jersey is anymore?
This is a ten day campaign
No one is going to pay attention to anything until late October. Whoever controls the last week will win.
If it looks as if Obama is going to win then Congressional Democrats will tank in the last ten days. On the other hand, if it looks as if McCain is going to win then Congressional Republicans will tank at the end.
What occurs in August and September in this and other downballot races are irrelevant.
Y'all just don't get it...
Presidential election year... Obama wins NJ... Lautenberg wins NJ... Dem pick up in 3rd & 7th CDs... going into `09 Dems, sadly, will be all the more stronger and Corzine will be re-elected... it'll take a personal scandal of Neil Cohen-like proportions to turn the tide... Christie's just not credible and won't be able to raise the cash and build the machine necessary to pull out a statewide victory irregardless of how Corzine's polling... Lonegan, who? it's a Blue state and only becoming more Blue... again, I point out Passaic County as a microcosm of NJ... as good a job the Dems there do of running the County into the ground they still win...
Actually....
Actually it's a broke state becoming more broke. If Dems get their way there will be two types of people left in this state, the rich who can afford to pay the taxes levied on citizens in this state, and the poor who serve the rich. '09 will decide if a vibrant middle class will exist in New Jersey for the immediate future, or if it will continue to go south and west.
Wally is a pundit
The facts should will never get in the way of his opinions. Let us face it, on a slow day, he just makes stuff up.
backwards
Sore loser comments huh?
The State GOP found Zimmer and then gave him at least 7 County Lines. He wins then vanishes for 2 and half months.
Explain to me how any republican can fired up for ths guy?
DRILL DRILL DRILL = WIN WIN WIN
Basic math
Blue arrogance
with most NJ voters approving off shore drilling. By the time October comes around the brand Blue will be synonomus with Anti American, elitist, and arrogant Obama /Rothman types who have vested interests in the kicking the middle class out of NJ. Jersey Joe could have closed the deal here. What a shame
Rick Sinatra
Zimmer is the NJ Poster boy for "Republicans Against Principles." He will go the way of the other RINOs, into the recycle bin to be pulled out when needed to prevent any conservatives from making any inroads in the party.
Everyone is watching polls, but what they should be watching is declining tax base in New Jersey. Don't take a poll, go get the statistics from U-Haul & Rider Truck and see how many One-way rentals out of the state they are booking. A major part of their cost of goods sold is to have empty trucks brought back to keep up with the demand.
Smart people can see the writing on the wall. No one wants to be the last person left to pay all the taxes!!
Wally Was Just Telling It Like It IS.....
...On this one most of the contents was direct factual reportage, and the conclusion is logical and obvious.
Wally ain't no "leftie"; lol. (Unless you're so far to the right than anything left of Scott Garrett looks like a "commie" to you.
Anyway, folks....here's what Wally wrote: Try actually reading the whole thing and not just the headline...
>>>>>>>>
It looks like national GOP has no confidence in Zimmer
By Wally Edge Category: US SenateTags: U.S. Senate, NRSC, Mitch McConnell, Mary Landrieu, JON CORZINE, Frank Lautenberg, DICK ZIMMER, Bob Franks
A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Republican Dick Zimmer within seven points of the four-term incumbent, Democrat Frank Lautenberg (48%-41%), but it seems that the National Republican Senatorial Committee has already written off the former three-term Congressman. In an interview with Dow Jones Newswire, Rebecca Fisher, a spokeswoman for the NRSC, said that Louisiana’s Mary Landrieu is their priority and “admitted the party had no other hopes of unseating an incumbent Democrat."
In 2000, then NRSC Chairman Mitch McConnell passed on the New Jersey Senate race. His candidate, U.S. Rep. Bob Franks, came close to winning even though Democrat Jon Corzine, then a first-time candidate, spent nearly $75 million on the race.<<<<<<<<<<
From Frederick Douglass