Garden State Patriot

Tonight I had the pleasure of attending the Bergen County organizational meeting for Steve Lonegan. The meeting took place at the Elks Club in Paramus and, despite tonight’s dreary weather, nearly every seat was taken. Coming away from this event two words come to mind for me: ‘hunger’ and ‘opportunity.’

‘Hunger’ because you could just sense that those who came out tonight care deeply about their state and want to see an end to the runaway liberalism that is destroying New Jersey. Their appetite for change is strong and their reaction to Steve’s message was nothing short of enthusiastic.

‘Opportunity’ because this election is set up perfectly for conservatives to contrast their vision with the failed liberal policies of John Corzine and his liberal comrades in Trenton. New Jersey is now the epitome of bad government. It is the very symbol of how liberal policies – such as the socialist COHA experiment - create an environment that suffocates taxpayers and causes people and businessowners to leave.

This election also represents opportunity because it provides the Republican Party with its first major  chance to right the ship with a return to conservative principles of fiscal responsibility, individual freedom and less government.

As a conservative, the failure of some of our party’s leaders to stick to conservative principles and communicate them in a compelling and articulate manner has been disappointing. I hate to have to include George W. Bush among them but that unfortunately is the case.

But if there’s one thing about Steve Lonegan, this is absolutely not the case. His message is clear. His message is inspiring. And after you hear him speak you can’t help but believe that Steve is fully prepared to be Governor.

When Steve lays out his bold agenda, including…

1. A 20% cut in state government
2. Abolishment of the destructive COHA policies via referendum
3. Abolishment of Abbot District funding by way of executive order

…there is no hesitation. You know he is serious and will follow through on these commitments. This is why Steve has successfully raised over $340,000 in just a few short weeks.

Steve now has a leg up over his opponents, as his campaign has qualified for matching funds. Thus, the campaign will have nearly $1 million in the bank already.

So, if you are a conservative or Republican in New Jersey I would urge you to go and see Steve in person as he continues to travel to each county in New Jersey to deliver his pro-taxpayer message. Republicans can win in New Jersey despite the fact that Democrats have owned the state for some time. But it will require those of you who have become disenchanted to join us in this movement to restore good government to New Jersey.