It's been a week now since Cory Booker won the Democratic special primary election for the chance to succeed the late Frank Lautenberg to become the next U.S. Senator from New Jersey. If you have followed this blog you'd know that I supported Booker's opponent Frank Pallone.
I supported Frank Pallone because he is my congressman and I like him very much. He gets a bad rap from those that reign over Middletown because he is a Democrat. They like to portray him as weak and a "do nothing" member of congress even though he has represented the Northern Monmouth County Bayshore region amiably since 1988 in congress. And when Hurricane Sandy devastated the area, he was there to make sure that Middletown residents in Belford, Leonardo, Navesink, North Middletown and Port Monmouth, along with those from Keyport, to Sea Bright to Long Branch got there fair share of relief from the federal government in their time of need.
Pallone winning the primary was an extreme long shot but nevertheless he put up a good fight against Booker, but the Newark Mayor won the primary running away with 60% of the vote (Pallone came in second place with 20%).
Pallone's loss was bittersweet. On the one hand I am slightly sadden, he would have made an excellent U.S. Senator. On the other, he now won't have to resign from his seat in Congress and he will still be representing the residents of the 6th Congressional District, of which I am happy about.
During the last few days of the campaign Booker's opponents did there best to tarnish and sully his squeaky clean, superhero image. None of it did much damage to Booker but it will add some ammunition to the guns of his October 16th challenger Steve Lonegan. Short of a 20 megaton bomb however, Lonegan doesn't have much of a chance against Cory Booker.
Booker should easily cruise to a 15 point victory over Lonegan and then head down to Washington for what should be a very long time.
Showing posts with label special primary election. Show all posts
Showing posts with label special primary election. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Monday, August 12, 2013
Special U.S. Senate Primary Election Tomorrow - Remember To Vote
A Special U.S. Senate Primary Election will be held tomorrow Tuesday, August 13, 2013 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. for the nomination of candidates of each of the major political parties for the Special U.S. Senate General Election.The polling places throughout the Township haven't changed, you will still vote at the location that you are accustomed to voting. If you are unsure where to vote, below is a list of Township polling locations:
District-01 MIDDLETOWN VILLAGE SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 147 KINGS HWY
District-02 NAVESINK SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 151 MONMOUTH AVE ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS
District-03 BAYVIEW SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 300 LEONARDVILLE RD BELFORD
District-04 CROYDON HALL GYMNASIUM 900 LEONARDVILLE RD
District-05 LINCROFT SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 729 NEWMAN SPRINGS RD LINCROFT
District-06 PORT MONMOUTH FIRE HOUSE 125 MAIN STREET PORT MONMOUTH
District-07 OCEAN AVENUE SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 235 OCEAN AVE
District-08 FAIRVIEW SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 230 COOPER RD RED BANK
Distric-09 CROYDON HALL GYMNASIUM 900 LEONARDVILLE RD
Distric-10 RIVER PLAZA SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 155 HUBBARD AVE RED BANK
District-11 MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL NORTH AUDITORIUM LOBBY 63 TINDALL RD
District-12 NUTSWAMP SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 925 NUTSWAMP RD
District-13 BAYVIEW SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 300 LEONARDVILLE RD BELFORD
District-14 NEW MONMOUTH SCHOOL 121 NEW MON RD NEW MONMOUTH
District-15 HARMONY SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 101 MURPHY RD NEW MONMOUTH
District-16 PORT MONMOUTH FIRST AID 194 WILSON AVE PORT MONMOUTH
District-17 OCEAN AVENUE SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 235 OCEAN AVE
District-18 FAIRVIEW SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 230 COOPER RD RED BANK
District-19 LINCROFT SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 729 NEWMAN SPRINGS RD LINCROFT
District-20 NUTSWAMP SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 925 NUTSWAMP RD
District-21 PORT MONMOUTH SCHOOL LOBBY AT RT 36 ENTRANCE 202 MAIN ST PORT MONMOUTH
District-22 MIDDLETOWN VILLAGE SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 147 KINGS HWY
District-23 BAYVIEW SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 300 LEONARDVILLE RD BELFORD
District-24 CROYDON HALL GYMNASIUM 900 LEONARDVILLE RD
District-25 LINCROFT SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 729 NEWMAN SPRINGS RD LINCROFT
District-26 THORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS LOUNGE 70 MURPHY ROAD PORT MONMOUTH
District-27 OCEAN AVENUE SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 235 OCEAN AVE
District-28 FAIRVIEW SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 230 COOPER RD RED BANK
District-29 NAVESINK SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 151 MONMOUTH AVE ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS
District-30 THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA 1001 MIDDLETOWN-LINCROFT RD
District-31 NEW MONMOUTH SCHOOL 121 NEW MON RD NEW MONMOUTH
District-32 FAIRVIEW SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 230 COOPER RD RED BANK
District-33 BAYVIEW SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 300 LEONARDVILLE RD BELFORD
District-34 MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL NORTH AUDITORIUM LOBBY 63 TINDALL RD
District-35 RIVER PLAZA SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 155 HUBBARD AVE RED BANK
District-36 PORT MONMOUTH FIRE HOUSE 125 MAIN STREET PORT MONMOUTH
District-37 HARMONY SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 101 MURPHY RD NEW MONMOUTH
District-38 THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA 1001 MDDLTWN-LINCROFT RD
District-39 NUTSWAMP SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 925 NUTSWAMP RD
District-40 SHADOW LAKE VILLAGE CLUB HOUSE 1 LOCH ARBOR WAY RED BANK
District-41 SHADOW LAKE VILLAGE CLUB HOUSE 1 LOCH ARBOR WAY RED BANK
District-42 LINCROFT SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 729 NEWMAN SPRINGS RD LINCROFT
District-43 MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH MAIN LOBBY 900 NUTSWAMP RD
District-44 NUTSWAMP SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 925 NUTSWAMP RD
District-45 MIDDLETOWN VILLAGE SCHOOL ALL PURPOSE ROOM 147 KINGS HWY
District-46 THORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS LOUNGE 70 MURPHY ROAD PORT MONMOUTH
Monday, August 5, 2013
Important Dates To Keep An Eye On For Special Senate Primary
The special Senate Primary is fast approaching, here are some important dates that you should keep an eye on starting tomorrow!
August 6 - Deadline to Apply by Mail for a Mail-In Ballot for Primary Election
August 9 - Deadline for Application to Receive Primary Election Mail-In Ballots by Electronic Means for Qualified Overseas Civilian and Military Voters
August 12 – by 3:00 p.m.- Deadline for In-Person Submission of Mail-In Ballot Applications for Primary Election
August 13 - Special Primary Election Day
August 13 – by 8:00 p.m. - Deadline for Submission of Mail-In Ballots for Primary Election to County Boards of Election (from http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-information-archive-2013.html)
You can download the mail-in ballot application for Monmouth Country here - http://co.monmouth.nj.us/documents/8%5C2012ApplicationforVotebyMail.pdf
Call the County Clerk with any questions.
732-431-7324
August 6 - Deadline to Apply by Mail for a Mail-In Ballot for Primary Election
August 9 - Deadline for Application to Receive Primary Election Mail-In Ballots by Electronic Means for Qualified Overseas Civilian and Military Voters
August 12 – by 3:00 p.m.- Deadline for In-Person Submission of Mail-In Ballot Applications for Primary Election
August 13 - Special Primary Election Day
August 13 – by 8:00 p.m. - Deadline for Submission of Mail-In Ballots for Primary Election to County Boards of Election (from http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-information-archive-2013.html)
You can download the mail-in ballot application for Monmouth Country here - http://co.monmouth.nj.us/documents/8%5C2012ApplicationforVotebyMail.pdf
Call the County Clerk with any questions.
732-431-7324
Friday, August 2, 2013
Middletown Democrats Endorse Congressman Frank Pallone For U.S. Senate
For Immediate Release
August 2, 2013
At its July 25th 2013 meeting, The Middletown Democratic Executive Committee (governing committee of the Middletown Democratic Party), voted overwhelmingly to endorse the campaign of Congressman Frank Pallone in his bid as candidate for the U.S. Senate seat formerly occupied by Senator Frank Lautenberg. The Middletown Democratic Party urges all registered Democrats to show their support by voting for Congressman Pallone in the upcoming special Primary Election on Tuesday, August 13th 2013.
Democratic Party Chairman Don Watson states:
“Congressman Pallone has represented the 6th Congressional District for many years and has done everything he could to protect against cuts to Social Security and Medicare. He has a strong environmental record and has advocated for the cleaning up of our waterways and the protection of our shorelines and he stands up for every resident, especially those in the middle class.
In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, Congressman Pallone has worked tirelessly to ensure that the residents in the Bayshore region of northern Monmouth County and other communities along the shorelines of the 6th Congressional District receive the relief needed to get them back into their homes and move on with their lives. Without his advocacy for assistance on the federal level, New Jersey would not have the funds to distribute to those affected.
Congressman Pallone has also reached out across party lines, working with those in both the House and Senate to write and pass legislation signed into law by the President. He knows how to work with all members of Congress and would be the most effective person to represent all of New Jersey in the U.S. Senate.”
August 2, 2013
At its July 25th 2013 meeting, The Middletown Democratic Executive Committee (governing committee of the Middletown Democratic Party), voted overwhelmingly to endorse the campaign of Congressman Frank Pallone in his bid as candidate for the U.S. Senate seat formerly occupied by Senator Frank Lautenberg. The Middletown Democratic Party urges all registered Democrats to show their support by voting for Congressman Pallone in the upcoming special Primary Election on Tuesday, August 13th 2013.
Democratic Party Chairman Don Watson states:
“Congressman Pallone has represented the 6th Congressional District for many years and has done everything he could to protect against cuts to Social Security and Medicare. He has a strong environmental record and has advocated for the cleaning up of our waterways and the protection of our shorelines and he stands up for every resident, especially those in the middle class.
In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, Congressman Pallone has worked tirelessly to ensure that the residents in the Bayshore region of northern Monmouth County and other communities along the shorelines of the 6th Congressional District receive the relief needed to get them back into their homes and move on with their lives. Without his advocacy for assistance on the federal level, New Jersey would not have the funds to distribute to those affected.
Congressman Pallone has also reached out across party lines, working with those in both the House and Senate to write and pass legislation signed into law by the President. He knows how to work with all members of Congress and would be the most effective person to represent all of New Jersey in the U.S. Senate.”
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