To date, we have seen a nice wave of anti-incumbent, anti-establishment victories in the primaries. On the GOP side, we've seen Rand Paul win the Kentucky Senate Primary and Sen. Bob Bennett in getting the pink slip in Utah thanks in part to the Tea Party movements. The anti-incumbent bug even claimed a Democrat when Sen. Arlen Specter lost the Pennsylvania primary.
However, one must not ignore the fact that some of the GOP establishments are not as bad as all of them, and I've caught a lot of flack for changing my endorsement to and running with Jon Runyan in the primary in my hometown, which is in Jon's district. You want an example of good establishment politicians? Fine.
Steve King is an Iowa Republican congressman. Steve is one of the strongest pro-life voices in Washington who promotes conservative causes, is an advocate for small government, and espouses much of what the Tea Party movement holds dear. He's also an establishment Republican. Do you want to see him leave Congress? Even Mr. Conservative, Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina started out as an establishment candidate when he first ran for the United States House of Representatives.
So for the people in the 3rd NJ congressional district who are calling me a "kool aid drinker" for no longer backing Justin Murphy, let me ask you, if you want to reduce the size of government, how can you back a guy who has raised taxes as a Tabernacle councilman by 75 percent (and counting)?
Sometimes it matters to look at the candidate before you judge, huh?
Showing posts with label Jon Runyan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jon Runyan. Show all posts
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
A change of heart
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post endorsing former Justin Murphy for Congress. My view of Murphy at the time was that he was a small government, anti-tax Republican who would defend the true American cause.
I'm writing this to say this, and you can quote me "I WAS DEAD WRONG".
In his time as councilman of Tabernacle, NJ, Justin Murphy has voted to increase property taxes by 70 percent. Property taxes skyrocketed so bad that his fellow Republicans on the Tabernacle council declined to support his re-election. Also on my key issue, Murphy's actual position on the issue is similar to that of his opponent (wow, what an option). And now it has come to light that in 2008, when Murphy ran as an anti-establisment Republican, Murphy failed to go out and vote for himself. If he doesn't have the time to vote for himself, what makes me think that he has the time to vote for me.
That is why I'm taking this opportunity to rescind my endorsement of Justin Murphy and officially announce my endorsement of Jon Runyan, the former offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles. Jon's commitment to the people of the third congressional district is inspiring and talking to Jon, he has proven to me that while Justin Murphy can talk a good talk, Jon's blue-collar background and how he relates to the rest of hard-working America, that he is our best chance to beat John Adler in November.
On June 8, VOTE FOR JON RUNYAN AND THE REST OF THE COLUMN ONE GOP TICKET! (And yes, that includes myself Cherry Hill, haha!)
I'm writing this to say this, and you can quote me "I WAS DEAD WRONG".
In his time as councilman of Tabernacle, NJ, Justin Murphy has voted to increase property taxes by 70 percent. Property taxes skyrocketed so bad that his fellow Republicans on the Tabernacle council declined to support his re-election. Also on my key issue, Murphy's actual position on the issue is similar to that of his opponent (wow, what an option). And now it has come to light that in 2008, when Murphy ran as an anti-establisment Republican, Murphy failed to go out and vote for himself. If he doesn't have the time to vote for himself, what makes me think that he has the time to vote for me.
That is why I'm taking this opportunity to rescind my endorsement of Justin Murphy and officially announce my endorsement of Jon Runyan, the former offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles. Jon's commitment to the people of the third congressional district is inspiring and talking to Jon, he has proven to me that while Justin Murphy can talk a good talk, Jon's blue-collar background and how he relates to the rest of hard-working America, that he is our best chance to beat John Adler in November.
On June 8, VOTE FOR JON RUNYAN AND THE REST OF THE COLUMN ONE GOP TICKET! (And yes, that includes myself Cherry Hill, haha!)
Friday, April 30, 2010
Justin Murphy for Congress, CCGOP candidates for Cherry Hill
After screening congressional candidates Jon Runyan and Joseph Rullo for the GOP nomination to take on Rep. John Adler (D-NJ) in November, needless to say it took me a while to carefully think about who I should support in the Republican primary on June 8. After full consideration of both candidates, I have opted not to endorse either Runyan nor Rullo. I was looking for a candidate who represents the true conservative ideas which I stand for: pro-life, pro-2nd amendment, an advocate for small government, and one who wants to abolish unnecessary agencies and will work to faze out the IRS and Federal Reserve.
I have found that candidate in Justin Murphy.
Justin Murphy, a Catholic and former Congressional candidate in 2008, is a Reagan Republican in its truest form. Murphy opposes abortion, supports traditional marriage, and favors our second amendment rights. Furthermore, Murphy is strongly anti-IRS and supports a 15% flat tax and supports offshore drilling (including off the shores of New Jersey) which will reduce our dependence on terrorist-sponsored countries for oil.
Unnfortunately, while I believe that Jon Runyan, the endorsed candidate of the CCGOP and CHRO, sincerely cares for the people of the 3rd congressional district, I am not completely satisfied with his positions and one which concerns me dearly. Runyan, while claiming to be a fiscal conservative, has provided no tax-overhaul plan. Furthermore, Runyan has described himself as "pro-choice on abortion with a lot of restrictions". As an unshakable defender of life, I cannot endorse someone who is pro-abortion, knowing that there is another candidate available that is pro-life. While I respect the decision of the CCGOP and the CHRO to endorse Jon, I likewise respectfully dissent and support my personal decision.
Of course, there is a catch: under Justin's column in Cherry Hill are the "We the People Republicans". This is a group of disenchanted Republicans who are opposed to the current leadership of the Cherry Hill Republicans and the CCGOP in general. Unfortunately, this is not a group based on ideology, rather, an example of infighting over leadership. While the "We the People Republicans" sound like a conservative group, not all of the candidates are conservatives. In fact, while the "We the People Republicans" are running under an anti-establishment Republican, one candidate insisted that the county party pour money into the CHRO campaign when he ran for council.
Anti-establishment? I think not
Let me be brief and say that under the current chairman, Rich Ambrosino, and the CCGOP chairman, Rick DeMichele, the CHRO has gotten closer to beating the Democrats than any other time in recent history. The candidates that he vetted, approved, and run to win, are the same ones who are now running against the party.
I am running for a position in the Cherry Hill Republican Organization this June, and I urge the voters of Cherry Hill to support myself and the rest of the CHRO candidates which include my good friend and strong pro-lifer Scot DeCristofaro for freeholder. You know that I am not an establishment pet, my endorsement of Justin Murphy proves that. At the same time however, I'm not willing to give up on Rich, Rick, and the rest of the county party. We made great strides last year with the elections of Asm. Dom DiCicco (R) and Oaklyn councilmen Mike Ritchie and Shawn McLean and came within 504 votes of picking up a seat in Cherry Hill. While I agree with grassroots, I think that at this time we should give the CCGOP one last chance to prove that they are capable of gaining seats across Camden County. If they fail this time, then it will certainly be time for change, and yes, even complete distrust.
So in conclusion, I have chosen to endorse Justin Murphy for Congress on his column and the rest of the candidates are on Column 1, including myself for CHRO member and George Zallie, Scot DeCristofaro, and Chris Leone-Zwillinger for freeholder.
I have found that candidate in Justin Murphy.
Justin Murphy, a Catholic and former Congressional candidate in 2008, is a Reagan Republican in its truest form. Murphy opposes abortion, supports traditional marriage, and favors our second amendment rights. Furthermore, Murphy is strongly anti-IRS and supports a 15% flat tax and supports offshore drilling (including off the shores of New Jersey) which will reduce our dependence on terrorist-sponsored countries for oil.
Unnfortunately, while I believe that Jon Runyan, the endorsed candidate of the CCGOP and CHRO, sincerely cares for the people of the 3rd congressional district, I am not completely satisfied with his positions and one which concerns me dearly. Runyan, while claiming to be a fiscal conservative, has provided no tax-overhaul plan. Furthermore, Runyan has described himself as "pro-choice on abortion with a lot of restrictions". As an unshakable defender of life, I cannot endorse someone who is pro-abortion, knowing that there is another candidate available that is pro-life. While I respect the decision of the CCGOP and the CHRO to endorse Jon, I likewise respectfully dissent and support my personal decision.
Of course, there is a catch: under Justin's column in Cherry Hill are the "We the People Republicans". This is a group of disenchanted Republicans who are opposed to the current leadership of the Cherry Hill Republicans and the CCGOP in general. Unfortunately, this is not a group based on ideology, rather, an example of infighting over leadership. While the "We the People Republicans" sound like a conservative group, not all of the candidates are conservatives. In fact, while the "We the People Republicans" are running under an anti-establishment Republican, one candidate insisted that the county party pour money into the CHRO campaign when he ran for council.
Anti-establishment? I think not
Let me be brief and say that under the current chairman, Rich Ambrosino, and the CCGOP chairman, Rick DeMichele, the CHRO has gotten closer to beating the Democrats than any other time in recent history. The candidates that he vetted, approved, and run to win, are the same ones who are now running against the party.
I am running for a position in the Cherry Hill Republican Organization this June, and I urge the voters of Cherry Hill to support myself and the rest of the CHRO candidates which include my good friend and strong pro-lifer Scot DeCristofaro for freeholder. You know that I am not an establishment pet, my endorsement of Justin Murphy proves that. At the same time however, I'm not willing to give up on Rich, Rick, and the rest of the county party. We made great strides last year with the elections of Asm. Dom DiCicco (R) and Oaklyn councilmen Mike Ritchie and Shawn McLean and came within 504 votes of picking up a seat in Cherry Hill. While I agree with grassroots, I think that at this time we should give the CCGOP one last chance to prove that they are capable of gaining seats across Camden County. If they fail this time, then it will certainly be time for change, and yes, even complete distrust.
So in conclusion, I have chosen to endorse Justin Murphy for Congress on his column and the rest of the candidates are on Column 1, including myself for CHRO member and George Zallie, Scot DeCristofaro, and Chris Leone-Zwillinger for freeholder.
