SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION EDITION: PART THREE
Winners |
Losers |
Steve RothmanThe Bergen County Congressman plays a key role in Frank Lautenberg's campaign, and Barack Obama secures the Democratic presidential nomination. |
George NorcrossThe South Jersey Democratic leader was unable to transfer his power to a statewide primary victory. |
Jerramiah HealyThe Mayor of Jersey City/Hudson County Democratic Chairman delivers a massive plurality for Frank Lautenberg, and his three Freeholder candidates win. |
George GilmoreThe Ocean County GOP Chairman backed Jack Kelly for Congress, and his countywide incumbents failed to break 55%. |
Joe CryanThe Democratic State Chairman worked hard to ensure a Lautenberg victory. |
Steve AdubatoThe North Ward political leader didn't have much juice. |
Tom WilsonThe Republican State Chairman picked a horse in the U.S. Senate primary -- Dick Zimmer -- and won. |
MIDDLESEX COUNTY DEMOCRATIC SENATORSThe endorsements of Bob Smith, Barbara Buono and Joe Vitale didn't help Rob Andrews break into Middlesex. |
BOB MENENDEZThe junior Senator from New Jersey helped secure his spot as the next DSCC Chairman by helping Frank Lautenberg win a landslide primary victory. |
Sandra CunninghamTalk about no juice! For Rob Andrews, Anthony Chiappone's endorsement meant more than hers. |
Frank PalloneThe Democratic Congressman was one of Frank Lautenberg's attack dogs against Rob Andrews, and he spent money in his own district to turn out voters. |
Her daughter won just 20% in the GOP congressional primary. |
Bill LaytonThe Burlington County GOP Chairman scores a huge victory for his candidate for Congress, Chris Myers, and his county candidates. |
Steve LoneganHis endorsement of Joe Pennacchio for Senate probably helped, but now he's lost the Ron Paul wing of the NJ GOP. |
Phil ThigpenUnder enormous pressure, the Essex County Democratic Chairman held on. |
John SetteThe Morris County GOP Chairman couldn't turn out huge numbers of Republican primary voters in Joe Pennacchio's home county. |
Rick DiMichelleThe Camden County GOP Chairman backs Dick Zimmer for Senate and Chris Myers for Congress. |
Bob TorricelliFrank Lautenberg won, big. |
JOE SPICUZZOThe Middlesex County Democratic Chairman/Sheriff sticks with Frank Lautenberg and delivers. |
Paul SarloThe Bergen County State Senator, Joe Ferriero's Ambassador to Rob Andrews' campaign, couldn't even deliver Wood-Ridge, where he is Mayor. |
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