It’s Jersey.....................
That probably means that the GOPe (Globalist faction of Whig-Republicans) wants Mennendez to stay and continue his ‘work’.
What’s so puzzling? This is California East and there arent any Republicans allowed.
Not puzzling at all...the state is beyond corrupt, beyond fixing and if you run as a conservative you will get it from both sides.
Why is this surprising? The Republicans never supported anyone who ran against Corrine Brown.
It’s the New Joisey Mafia.
As Rush often mentions, for Dems, corruption is a resume enhancer.
Democracy, where you get the government you deserve.
This isn’t puzzling. The only chance a Republican would have is if he’s convicted in a retrial. But if he’s convicted he will drop out and replaced by another Democrat who will win
Like a conservative of any stripe stands a chance in New Jersey?
Pezzulo is a decent guy. I’ve gotten to know him the last few years, supported him when he ran in the 2013 special election to replace Lautenberg, which Christie screwed us on by calling a special early elections to avoid Booker. He was a Cruz supporter and rabid Anti-Trumper, but has seen the light and seems to be an honest supporter of Trump these days. He won’t win, but Republicans max at about 43-44% in most elections here. It’s a shame but if the Republican party was cohesive here we might actually win an occasional election. I fully expect Tom Kean, Jr to run this time as well.
Clifford Case was the last Rep senator from NJ. He was elected in 1972–45 years ago. NJ is more Dem today.
Not puzzling at all. Conservative GOP politicians in New Jersey have a history of getting shafted, support-wise, by both state and federal RINO parties. Can’t blame them for not wanting to get dragged through the mud when they know the GOPe will be doing half the dragging.
This isn’t puzzling. The only chance a Republican would have is if he’s convicted in a retrial. But if he’s convicted he will drop out and replaced by another Democrat who will win
Seriously. That other thread on the 11th House District and a potentially vulnerable GOP incumbent was a real eye-opener. I can't imagine why any self-respecting Republican even runs for office when you've got alleged conservatives here on FR who claim they've consistently been voting for the Democrats who run against him.
I HATE this f-ing “state”!!! I can’t wait to escape.
No Christie?
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