[XRdsRev]

I've been saying this for months..President Bush has a real chance in NJ and if he wins the state, the election is probably over.

New Jersey is the second wealthiest state in the nation (per capita income) and in the top four for household income. Three of the richest counties in the entire United States are in New Jersey. There is a lot of Republican territory here and the only reason the state polls democrat is because of the heavily populated urban areas and some counties (e.g Monmouth) that have a large number of still liberal NYC transplants. Now some of those liberal ex-NYC'ers and other New Jerseyans saw their friends and neighbors brutally murdered on 911 and it has had an effect. It is only because of the honor and tremendous restraint of most New Jerseyans that portions of Paterson and Jersey City were not burned to the ground on 912. That having been said however, security and fighting terror are serious issues here and I think most New Jerseyan's want a leader who says what he means and means what he says instead of a panderer. Many see George Bush as a strong leader and are willing to keep him as captain on our ship of state.

Unfortunately it seems like the Pres' team in NJ is dragging its feet and I know several people who contacted to volunteer and have been told there is no place for them to go....they are frustrated.

[Coop]

Kerry Tries to Reclaim New Jersey (Jun 04)

[hobbes1]

Tell me about It. I live near Montclair, and KERRY bumper stickers aobund.


Though I was in Wayne last night saw 4 for GWB, and none for the French guy.

[reformedliberal]

How long ago did these folks volunteer?

RIGHT NOW, the campaign is starting trainings for the Final 72 hour GOTV. There should be phone bank jobs to do and volunteer calling. Victory Centers are usually in Party HQ and the phone banks are open on designated days/hours. Poll watchers, runners, flushers (phone callers) are all needed, AFAIK. Did your friends ask for their names to be put on the volunteer lists? County Fairs are on all across the country and the Party and the Campaign usually have *register to vote* booths at these. I would call and ask if they need booth help. I would also identify your precinct captains and go directly to them. There will be walk arounds and lit drops from September-election day.

I cannot believe the campaign or party is writing off NJ, just because there are always down ticket races. But, perhaps I am wrong.