Our winning team, Peters, Lucas and Little, have a great commercial. Perhaps you've seen it on cable.
View it here, and pass it on.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Whoops! She did it again!
GOP freeholder returns $4,013 raised by party
“Integrity is the essence of everything successful.”
Richard Buckminster Fuller
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Go Get'em Adam!
Monmouth County Republican Chairman Adam Puharic
ON ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY, DEM BOOKKEEPER DEFENDS WHEELING-
1 Year Ago Dems Took Buckets of Outside Campaign Cash, Set to Do it Again -
Freehold Borough, NJ: Monmouth County Republican Chairman Adam Puharic today said that Monmouth Democrats are defending wheeling by attempting to redefine their practice of accepting excessive amounts of campaign cash raised from outside of the county in the final days of the campaign.
"The precedent has been set and I expect them to do it again this year," said Monmouth County Republican Chairman Adam Puharic. "Why else would their own bookkeeper look to defend this practice with only days to go in the campaign?"
In a letter to the editor yesterday, the Democrat treasurer charged with overseeing their party's finances defended wheeling and attempted to belittle the serious negative impact it has on elections. Last year, Monmouth Democrats wheeled in over $200,000 between October 26 and Election Day.
"They are attempting to mislead voters into thinking what they are about to do is acceptable," Puharic said. "The simple fact is they cannot escape from what they have done in the past. We are talking about taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from labor unions, special interest and Camden County party bosses, not grassroots contributions from family members."
In addition to taking over $80,000 from indicted former State Senator John Lynch, Democrats in Monmouth County received over $87,000 from labor unions outside of the county. The New York Council of Carpenters gave $25,000 to local Democrats last year and Camden County Democrat boss Joe Roberts rolled in $37,000.
"The proof is in the finance reports," said Puharic. "I find it hard to believe that New York labor bosses and political bosses from Camden County have a grassroots interest in Monmouth County. Instead of defending this they should join our calls to ban it and pledge not to do it again."
The practice of outside county party organizations and interest groups sending large sums of diverted contributions to impact a local race, known as "wheeling," is one of the most controversial issues in New Jersey politics today. Monmouth Democrats continue to reject GOP calls for campaign finance reforms.
ON ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY, DEM BOOKKEEPER DEFENDS WHEELING-
1 Year Ago Dems Took Buckets of Outside Campaign Cash, Set to Do it Again -
Freehold Borough, NJ: Monmouth County Republican Chairman Adam Puharic today said that Monmouth Democrats are defending wheeling by attempting to redefine their practice of accepting excessive amounts of campaign cash raised from outside of the county in the final days of the campaign.
"The precedent has been set and I expect them to do it again this year," said Monmouth County Republican Chairman Adam Puharic. "Why else would their own bookkeeper look to defend this practice with only days to go in the campaign?"
In a letter to the editor yesterday, the Democrat treasurer charged with overseeing their party's finances defended wheeling and attempted to belittle the serious negative impact it has on elections. Last year, Monmouth Democrats wheeled in over $200,000 between October 26 and Election Day.
"They are attempting to mislead voters into thinking what they are about to do is acceptable," Puharic said. "The simple fact is they cannot escape from what they have done in the past. We are talking about taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from labor unions, special interest and Camden County party bosses, not grassroots contributions from family members."
In addition to taking over $80,000 from indicted former State Senator John Lynch, Democrats in Monmouth County received over $87,000 from labor unions outside of the county. The New York Council of Carpenters gave $25,000 to local Democrats last year and Camden County Democrat boss Joe Roberts rolled in $37,000.
"The proof is in the finance reports," said Puharic. "I find it hard to believe that New York labor bosses and political bosses from Camden County have a grassroots interest in Monmouth County. Instead of defending this they should join our calls to ban it and pledge not to do it again."
The practice of outside county party organizations and interest groups sending large sums of diverted contributions to impact a local race, known as "wheeling," is one of the most controversial issues in New Jersey politics today. Monmouth Democrats continue to reject GOP calls for campaign finance reforms.
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Mystery solved
Why is the political environment in Howell radioactive?
It must be the water.
David Ern, Parkway Water's vice president, said, "The rate increase is necessary to cover the ongoing cost of purchasing water from the Brick Municipal Utility Authority, due to the shutdown of the company's Kirkwood-Cohansey wells in 2004 following the detection of naturally occurring radionuclides at levels above allowable (federal) limits."
It must be the water.
David Ern, Parkway Water's vice president, said, "The rate increase is necessary to cover the ongoing cost of purchasing water from the Brick Municipal Utility Authority, due to the shutdown of the company's Kirkwood-Cohansey wells in 2004 following the detection of naturally occurring radionuclides at levels above allowable (federal) limits."
Thursday, October 19, 2006
The Gang, Part III
19 days to go and the Monmouth County Dems are still looking for tips.
Lenny Inzerillo got booted from their ticket for failing to file ELEC reports, even though the County Disorganization didn't file their's for 2005. Now we learn that Surrogate Candidate, Beverly Bova-Scarano didn't file hers for a failed municipal election in 2002.
Maybe Greg Gibadlo should demonstrate his extensive executive expertise fixing his party's operations before we trust him with the county.
Maybe Babs McMorrow should audit her party's books before we let her hire Charlie Fallon to audit the county.
And how about that PR operation. One would think that this time of year they would be trying to get as much free ink for their candidates as possible. Evidently there's free ink to go around. Chairman Vic, "The Humanitarian of the Year" is the headliner in The Courier this week, with a front page picture and a full page story espousing his generousity.
That Vic is generous is well known. What is puzzling is why he is hogging the spot light from his handpicked candidates, 19 days before the election.
Monday, October 16, 2006
A Big Bonehead Idea
Governor Corzine is again floating the idea of another sales tax increase as a solution to New Jersey's highest in the nation property taxes, according to the APP.
However, this time he wants to let local municipalities impose their own sales taxes while limiting property tax increases to 3% per year.
I could see how this might work for towns with big retail centers and car dealerships. Consumers from Matawan would be paying for the education of Eatontown children. But what about the towns without large centers of commerce to generate sales tax revenue? How many drinks would they have to sell at bars in Sea Bright to send a kid to Shore Regional.
I have a better idea Governor. Tell your ex-girlfriend the party is really over and the unions have to chip in to make the state more affordable. Tell Chairman Joe Crony that there's to be no more double dipping and that pensions are now based on the average compensation of all years of service, not just the last year or three. Tell new employees, sorry no pension, but you can have a 401K.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
The Asbury Park Press gives new life to the floundering Dems
Bob Cullinane, right
Skip Hidlay
Meet the new driving force behind the Monmouth County Democratic Freeholder candidates' campaign; Asbury Park Managing Editor William "Skip" Hidlay, and adventure seeking reporter Bob Cullinane.
Back in late August, a divided Freeholder board, after months of study, voted to reappoint County Counsel Malcom Carton. Skip and Bob were not too happy. Neither was I. It was a bonehead move, politically and governmentally, perpetuated by the two Freeholders the Asbury Park Press unwittingly elected last year. As I said in my August 30th post, the boneheads ceded the moral high ground, and the good will of the APP, that our Chairman claimed with his Ethical Roadmap.
For the most part I admire the APP, and their parent, Gannet. More than most, they are holding greedy politicians feet to the fire and exposing waste, fraud and abuse in government throughout their coverage areas. They have done more to reform government in New Jersey than perhaps any other single person or entity. But this time, they have let their emotions and their agenda get the better of them. They should be first and foremost journalists, reporting the facts and reasonable analysis. This week they got it wrong.
They are not stupid, so I assume they know that their coverage of the Monmouth County legal bills is distorted. They have to know that the reforms voted on in August are not reflected in the year to date numbers that they are reporting. Obviously, this week they are up to something other than reporting the news. They are out to influence the upcoming Freeholder elections, "sadly," they say. That the boneheads made another bonehead move by insisting that Cullinane's questions be submitted in writing does not justify Skip, Bob and the rest abandoning their journalistic integrity.
More importantly, what the APP is up to is counter productive to their own agenda. The APP unwittingly gave us the boneheads who are thwarting reform. Now they are unwittingly consolidating the boneheads' power, at least for another year.
By trying to defeat Andrew Lucas and Anna Little, the APP is playing into the hands of the old Republican guard. Neither Anna nor Andrew were the candidates of choice of the party establishment. The rank and file of the Monmouth County Republican party are leading the revolution for better county government, and the APP is about to snuff out those efforts.
Andrew and Anna are the most competent candidates, and they are reformers. Anna voted against the reappointment of Carton and has asked every department head in the county government to prepare budgets with 5% and 10% cuts, in an effort to make our county more affordable. Andrew has proposed a hiring freeze.
What have the Democratic candidates proposed? Barbara McMorrow has proposed an independent audit to find savings. Newflash: There's an independent audit every year. J. Gregory Gibadlo has proposed selling a county golf course to raise money for teen recreation. These two are clueless, and the boneheads will run circles around them while the Trenton Democrats will move in next year with truckloads of cash and attempt to take over our county and legislative seats. As of now, about the only patronage the Monmouth County Dems have is the Matawan Motor Vehicle office. Does the APP really think there will be a reduction in county spending if Trenton takes over?
If the APP would pay attention to the candidates, their track records and their proposals, instead of their party designation, there is no question who they would endorse; Andrew Lucas and Anna Little.
There is no question the APP will influence this election. Before this week's angry distortions by the APP, Andrew and Anna were for all practical purposes running unopposed. The APP has made it a race despite the fact that the Dem campaign deservedly couldn't get any traction. Hopefully, Skip and his team will wake up and smell the coffee. "Sadly," I fear they won't.
Now we have a race for good government. Our opponents are the APP, who is unwittingly playing into the hands of the Old Republican Guard, and two inept Democratic candidates.
Now that we have a race, we can no longer afford to be polite and promote the illusion of party unity. Our candidates and their team need to take a page from Amy Handlin's playbook and unabashedly declare themselves the reformers that they already are.
Monday, October 02, 2006
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight, Part Deux
UPDATE
The site now includes a link to candidate info and a list of their contributors., but only those who gave less than $300. I guess they are reading this blog. They will probably have a more complete list by the end of the day.
Need a laugh? Check out the new and improved Monmouth Democratic Party website
Is Vic a candidate? One would think so. But the narrative quickly invites you to "visit each link where you will find information on our Surrogate Candidate - Beverly Bova-Scarano, our Freeholder Candidates - Barbara McMorrow and Greg Gibadlo..." Well, I visited the links, and couldn't find any info on the candidates.
Their press release section is very amusing. After reading the release dated today with the headline "Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics " I was left wondering if that headline was intended to be an accurate description of the release. The release starts with the assertion that "Wheeling" is not taking out of county money, because a first year political science student would know that. Huh? I think these folks could benefit from a conversation with a Brookdale or Monmouth Freshman.
The release goes on..."The Republicans think that by simply mentioning the name “Lynch” that they can point the finger at the Democrats and distract voters from the real issues in this election. What they want is the press and the people to forget about the fact that the Monmouth County Democrats, as an organization, did not take one dime from Lynch and in fact gave the Monmouth County Republican Committee $400 – and that both of these facts are easily proven by simply checking the ELEC website
OK, maybe the organization didn't take a dime from Lynch, but candidates on both sides did. That money should be donated to charity.
I looked all through the Monmouth County Dems ELEC reports, even the ones they forgot to file on time, and I can't find where the Monmouth County Dems gave the Monmouth County GOP $400. Can someone find it for me? I know, I'm being picky. Shame on me for reading what you said, instead of what you meant to say. That only works in marriage.
My nomination for the best gaffe on the site goes to the press release announcing the Superhighway to Ethical Reform:
2)Full disclosure on the Monmouth Dems website, www.monmouthdems.com of all campaign contributions, even those under the $300 reporting threshold.
OK, where is it? Can someone find it for me?
Our fine Chairman, Adam Puharic, pledged in his Ethical Roadmap to post the Monmouth GOP ELEC reports on the party's website. There is it, you can't miss it.
As Dem Surrogate candidate Beverly Scarano was quoted as saying in one of the releases, "Saying that things will change has never worked in the past..."
What's your favorite gaffe?
Thursday, September 28, 2006
There's a new Blog in town
Tommy DeSeno has brought his Justified Right column to cyberspace! He actually has two blogs in one. The main one addressing National Issues, and a Jersey Shore edition that addresses State and Local issues.
Welcome to cyberspace Tommy. I'm sure your thoughtfulness as well as your wit and humor will be a welcome addition for many readers.
PS. Do something about that picture!
Monday, September 25, 2006
"Sounds to us like she stepped right into it."
Hopefully stepping in it is still good luck, but it looks like Anna Little's resignation from her Highlands Council seat has backfired.
It's hard to argue with the points the APP makes. However, it seemed as though Anna had skillfully put the issue to bed when she announced that she would resign her Highlands seat if elected Freeholder in November. The issue had taken the back burner, but is now back front and center. It could be a major problem for Highlands Republicans. More than likely it will only be a blip on the county level.
On a postive note, the sign campaign appears to be in full swing as the Peters Lucas Little signs are all over. I did hear one Republican suggest that the slogan, Lucas' Little Peter, would be more memorable, but its too late. The signs are printed.
It's hard to argue with the points the APP makes. However, it seemed as though Anna had skillfully put the issue to bed when she announced that she would resign her Highlands seat if elected Freeholder in November. The issue had taken the back burner, but is now back front and center. It could be a major problem for Highlands Republicans. More than likely it will only be a blip on the county level.
On a postive note, the sign campaign appears to be in full swing as the Peters Lucas Little signs are all over. I did hear one Republican suggest that the slogan, Lucas' Little Peter, would be more memorable, but its too late. The signs are printed.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
FREEHOLDER ANNA LITTLE RESIGNS COUNCIL SEAT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
Highlands Borough, NJ. Freeholder Anna Little released the following statement this evening after announcing her plan to resign from the Highlands Borough Council.
An open letter to the residents of Highlands:
It is with deep regret that I announce my departure from the Council of the Borough of Highlands. I will tender my resignation effective September 30, 2006. I will spend these next days reviewing with other Council members the shelf ready plans that I have worked with our Borough professionals to prepare. I will provide copy of these plans to the Council and the Borough Clerk. It is my hope that others will continue to seek funding to see that these plans come to fruition.
I am eternally grateful for the opportunity you have given me to serve you. I have sincerely enjoyed listening to your concerns and your suggestions, while working with the governing body, Borough employees and professionals to maintain the character of highlands while improving quality of life here. I will cherish the memories of this time.
I am very proud of our accomplishments as a governing body since 2003 when I first became your Councilwoman. I am especially pleased that the firehouse is finally under construction. How exciting it is that the Community Center is being rehabilitated, and that the playground at Snug Harbor park will be improved. We can also enjoy the improvements at Miller Beach. I am proud and grateful to have been part of these important projects.
I am asking others on the Highlands Council to continue my efforts to establish recreational programs for the various age groups of citizens here in Highlands. Mr. Hill has completed a significant amount of work on this programming. I am satisfied that it is ready for discussion and implementation by the Council.
I am also asking the Council to establish a committee for the purpose of creating a library system in Highlands. Facilities at Henry Hudson Regional School are now available to us for community use if we enter into an agreement with the school board and cooperate with shared funding. I hope the committee would also consider a downtown location as an extension for elementary school children who might not have means to get up to the Henry Hudson location. I am certain this library system can now be accomplished in a reasonable time if it is given serious attention.
I will continue to work with the Route 36 Bridge Project as a community partner on the steering committee, as that project may be near to completion. I will always be available whenever I am needed as a citizen and former councilwoman to lend historical information and past experience to any Highlands project for the future.
As you know, I was appointed to the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders on February 25, 2006. I have been working for you in Freehold in addition to my local responsibilities since that date. My job as Freeholder has been equally challenging as it is rewarding. After almost seven months on the Board I am convinced that I can best serve the people of Highlands and the people of Monmouth County together through my work as your Freeholder.
Our biggest threat to quality of life in Highlands is our tax bill. I am working with professionals in Freehold to streamline the county budget and create efficiencies to help hold the line on spending. With the help of the Freeholder Board, especially Deputy Director Robert Clifton, I am also working to encourage shared services between municipalities. I am hoping that the state and county might consider sharing services with each other and with municipalities as well.
This work in Freehold to produce a sharing plan for services is the best way to lower your tax bill in the short term. From Freehold I am also working on an Economic Development Plan that will hopefully create more jobs in Monmouth County. This too can only help you here, in Highlands.
My heart and my home are here in Highlands. This is where I am raising and educating my children. This is where I return to at the end of a busy day to relax and find comfort. I will carry Highlands with me everywhere I go and I will consider Highlands in everything that I do. You can take the girl out of Highlands but you can't take Highlands out of this girl.
An open letter to the residents of Highlands:
It is with deep regret that I announce my departure from the Council of the Borough of Highlands. I will tender my resignation effective September 30, 2006. I will spend these next days reviewing with other Council members the shelf ready plans that I have worked with our Borough professionals to prepare. I will provide copy of these plans to the Council and the Borough Clerk. It is my hope that others will continue to seek funding to see that these plans come to fruition.
I am eternally grateful for the opportunity you have given me to serve you. I have sincerely enjoyed listening to your concerns and your suggestions, while working with the governing body, Borough employees and professionals to maintain the character of highlands while improving quality of life here. I will cherish the memories of this time.
I am very proud of our accomplishments as a governing body since 2003 when I first became your Councilwoman. I am especially pleased that the firehouse is finally under construction. How exciting it is that the Community Center is being rehabilitated, and that the playground at Snug Harbor park will be improved. We can also enjoy the improvements at Miller Beach. I am proud and grateful to have been part of these important projects.
I am asking others on the Highlands Council to continue my efforts to establish recreational programs for the various age groups of citizens here in Highlands. Mr. Hill has completed a significant amount of work on this programming. I am satisfied that it is ready for discussion and implementation by the Council.
I am also asking the Council to establish a committee for the purpose of creating a library system in Highlands. Facilities at Henry Hudson Regional School are now available to us for community use if we enter into an agreement with the school board and cooperate with shared funding. I hope the committee would also consider a downtown location as an extension for elementary school children who might not have means to get up to the Henry Hudson location. I am certain this library system can now be accomplished in a reasonable time if it is given serious attention.
I will continue to work with the Route 36 Bridge Project as a community partner on the steering committee, as that project may be near to completion. I will always be available whenever I am needed as a citizen and former councilwoman to lend historical information and past experience to any Highlands project for the future.
As you know, I was appointed to the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders on February 25, 2006. I have been working for you in Freehold in addition to my local responsibilities since that date. My job as Freeholder has been equally challenging as it is rewarding. After almost seven months on the Board I am convinced that I can best serve the people of Highlands and the people of Monmouth County together through my work as your Freeholder.
Our biggest threat to quality of life in Highlands is our tax bill. I am working with professionals in Freehold to streamline the county budget and create efficiencies to help hold the line on spending. With the help of the Freeholder Board, especially Deputy Director Robert Clifton, I am also working to encourage shared services between municipalities. I am hoping that the state and county might consider sharing services with each other and with municipalities as well.
This work in Freehold to produce a sharing plan for services is the best way to lower your tax bill in the short term. From Freehold I am also working on an Economic Development Plan that will hopefully create more jobs in Monmouth County. This too can only help you here, in Highlands.
My heart and my home are here in Highlands. This is where I am raising and educating my children. This is where I return to at the end of a busy day to relax and find comfort. I will carry Highlands with me everywhere I go and I will consider Highlands in everything that I do. You can take the girl out of Highlands but you can't take Highlands out of this girl.
Friday, September 15, 2006
GUILTY
From the APP:
Democratic Party boss John A. Lynch Jr. is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court, Newark, today, apparently to plead guilty to corruption and tax evasion charges. He faces possible prison time.
All reference to Lynch has been removed from the web site of what is now apparently is his former law firm.
Robert Menendez is said to be meeting with his consultants frantically editing their commercials that call the US Attorney's office partisan hacks reporting to Karl Rove.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
From the Desk of Freeholder Anna C. Little
September 2006
Friends and Supporters:
I am pleased to inform you that my campaign for election to the one year unexpired term as a member of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders is going extremely well! I am most gratified by the support given my candidacy by so many Monmouth county voters; and consider it an honor to carry out the responsibilities of a Monmouth County Freeholder
I now face the task of raising the funds necessary to bring our GOP record of accomplishment to the voters. With respect for your valuable time during these busy months, I am asking you to join me today in spirit, rather than in person.
As a friend and loyal supporter, I am most thankful for any financial assistance you may be able to render. Below is a form to allow you to make a contribution to my campaign electronically. As time is of the essence as we implement our campaign plan, your prompt response is deeply appreciated.
Thanking you in advance for your continuing encouragement and support, I remain
Sincerely yours,
Anna C. Little
Anna C. Little, Esq.
Monmouth County Freeholder.
Click Here to Contribute
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Peters, Lucas & Little for Monmouth County
PETERS, LUCAS & LITTLE CHALLENGE
DEMS TO SPENDING REFORM
- Republicans Renew Call for Campaign Spending Cap -
Republican candidates for Monmouth County Surrogate and Freeholder today challenged their opponents to act on recent calls to implement campaign spending reform measures in this year's county campaign.
"This past weekend the chairman of the Monmouth County Democrat party rejected a campaign spending reform proposal," said Monmouth County Republican candidate for Surrogate Rosemarie Peters. "Today, we are calling on our opponents to distance themselves from their party leadership and adopt our package of reforms."
To date, Democrats have not provided any alternatives of their own to the reform package proposed by Republicans. According to reports, last year Monmouth County Democrats received over $87,000 from labor unions outside of the county. The New York Council of Carpenters gave $25,000 to local Democrats and Trenton Democrats rolled in $37,000.
"Last year Democrats wheeled in tens of thousands of dollars from a variety of sources around the state," said Freeholder Anna Little. "Our opponents' silence draws serious questions on how they intend to raise and spend their campaign cash this year."
Last month, Monmouth County Republicans proposed and implemented a campaign finance reform plan touted as an "Ethical Roadmap for Monmouth County Republicans." The plan called for a campaign spending cap and online disclosure of contributions by both parties in this year's county race for Surrogate and Freeholder.
"One of our proposals is to cap how much we spend on our campaign this year in an effort to limit the amount of money in politics," said Andrew Lucas. "Now that our opponents have been selected, they should do the right thing by joining us and lead by example. We want to focus our campaign on the issues that matter most to Monmouth County taxpayers, not the kind of partisan mudslinging voters are tired of seeing."
The Republican's Ethical Roadmap calls for a $225,000 total expenditure cap by each party, limiting candidates to $75,000 each.
"It has been over a month and our opponents have been totally silent. Instead, the Democrat chairman launched a vicious series of attacks and innuendo," said Little. "When will the Democrat candidates stand up and say where they stand? The voters of Monmouth County need to know that they are committed to a positive, issue based campaign and this is a good first step in proving that."
DEMS TO SPENDING REFORM
- Republicans Renew Call for Campaign Spending Cap -
Republican candidates for Monmouth County Surrogate and Freeholder today challenged their opponents to act on recent calls to implement campaign spending reform measures in this year's county campaign.
"This past weekend the chairman of the Monmouth County Democrat party rejected a campaign spending reform proposal," said Monmouth County Republican candidate for Surrogate Rosemarie Peters. "Today, we are calling on our opponents to distance themselves from their party leadership and adopt our package of reforms."
To date, Democrats have not provided any alternatives of their own to the reform package proposed by Republicans. According to reports, last year Monmouth County Democrats received over $87,000 from labor unions outside of the county. The New York Council of Carpenters gave $25,000 to local Democrats and Trenton Democrats rolled in $37,000.
"Last year Democrats wheeled in tens of thousands of dollars from a variety of sources around the state," said Freeholder Anna Little. "Our opponents' silence draws serious questions on how they intend to raise and spend their campaign cash this year."
Last month, Monmouth County Republicans proposed and implemented a campaign finance reform plan touted as an "Ethical Roadmap for Monmouth County Republicans." The plan called for a campaign spending cap and online disclosure of contributions by both parties in this year's county race for Surrogate and Freeholder.
"One of our proposals is to cap how much we spend on our campaign this year in an effort to limit the amount of money in politics," said Andrew Lucas. "Now that our opponents have been selected, they should do the right thing by joining us and lead by example. We want to focus our campaign on the issues that matter most to Monmouth County taxpayers, not the kind of partisan mudslinging voters are tired of seeing."
The Republican's Ethical Roadmap calls for a $225,000 total expenditure cap by each party, limiting candidates to $75,000 each.
"It has been over a month and our opponents have been totally silent. Instead, the Democrat chairman launched a vicious series of attacks and innuendo," said Little. "When will the Democrat candidates stand up and say where they stand? The voters of Monmouth County need to know that they are committed to a positive, issue based campaign and this is a good first step in proving that."
Sunday, September 03, 2006
No Straight Shooters in this Bunch
In today's Asbury Park Press Democratic County Chairman Victor V. Scudiery calls Republican Chairman Adam Puharic's Ethical Roadmap a ruse to keep power and criticises the APP for endorsing it.
The problem is that, much like his new candidate, J. Gregory Gibadlo, Mr. Scudiery embellishes, twists and takes liberties with the facts.
Scudiery said:
"First, the Republican proposal suggests limiting campaign expenditures to $75,000, but ignores these facts:
There are criminal investigations into Republican fundraising accounts that contain more than $120,000.
Puharic just held a fundraising event for this year's campaign and touts it as yielding more than $100,000."
Truth:
Adam's plan called for $75,000 in spending per candidate. That would mean $225,000 for the county campaign. If Adams's fundraising event raised $100,000, that doesn't cover the cost of his proposal.
And where does Scudiery get his information from regarding criminal investigations into "Republican fundraising accounts that contain more than $120,000." Prosecutors don't comment on ongoing criminal investigations and there has been no news of subpoenas served or investigations initiated.
Who is investigating, Victor? Is there a leak in the Monmouth County Prosecutor's office? You know, that office where you failed to get one of your own cronies appointed by asking for the help of a Republican State Senator. Or maybe the State Attorney General is investigating. Now that Zulima Farber has been sent packing and Stu Rabner has been on the job for 3 days. Did Stu call you? You said it was a state investigation, so I assume the US Attorney is not involved, unless you got that fact wrong too.
Maybe there's an ELEC investigation. Has ELEC finished investigating why your 2005 reports where four months late? Have they finished investigating why your last candidate's reports for 2003 and 2005 were late?
I assume the $120K you are talking about is the PAC money raised by our former chairman. Mr. Scudiery, the rank and file Monmouth County Republicans sent our last chairman packing because we were not comfortable with his ethics. The County Republican Party has no control over that money. Even though the money was raised legally, our Freeholder Anna Little turned down contributions from those accounts for ethical reasons, thereby leading to the chairman's ouster.
Mr. Scudiery knows all of this. The problem is that, much like his new candidate, J. Gregory Gibadlo, Mr. Scudiery embellishes, twists and takes liberties with the facts.
Mr. Scudiery goes on and says:
"County Republicans have been arrested and convicted for taking kickbacks."
So have Democrats! And Mr. Scudiery was is the only leader of either party to defend the crooks! When Operation Bid Rig broke, the Republican leadership condemned the corruption. The Republican Freeholders suspended those indicted without pay and stopped doing business with the vendors that were implicated. Mr. Scudiery defended the crooks, saying they “were enticed to do something wrong: It was entrapment.”
It is Mr. Scudiery who is "disingenuous."
Scudiery says that "Certainly there is a need for campaign finance reform.." but not until ..."the Republicans clean their own house and the results of criminal investigations into their fundraising are complete."
In the mean time, Scudiery will keep wheeling money in from Middlesex, Union and Camden Counties, all of which have ongoing and documented criminal investigations into Democrats, and he and his gang will continue to embellish, twist and take liberties with the facts.
We have cleaned house, and we keep cleaning it. Again, what criminal investigations? Those are serious allegations and Scudiery better be able to back them up.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Here's a tip
J. Gregory has made a career of keeping his eyes open and looking for tips.
Well J. Gregory, now that you've embarked on your new career in politics, here's a tip for you:
DON'T EMBELLISH THE FACTS. Not even the Little ones.
In the press release announcing his candidacy, Mr. Gibadlo states that "He has resided in Middletown for the past 30 years..."
If that is the case, what was he doing working in Los Angeles, California in 1998, eight years ago. Maybe he was telecommuting. Director of Sales and Marketing for a hotel telecommuting from the opposite coast? Forgive my skepticism.
As recently as a "month or so ago" according to the receptionist at Emerson Place, J. Gregory was working 152 miles from Middletown in the Catskills. I suppose a 5 hour round trip commute is possible, but I wonder.
JGG, while you're out making the rounds with Barbara to "find out what the issues are" make sure you keep your facts straight. You're not the only one "keeping your eyes open."
Well J. Gregory, now that you've embarked on your new career in politics, here's a tip for you:
DON'T EMBELLISH THE FACTS. Not even the Little ones.
In the press release announcing his candidacy, Mr. Gibadlo states that "He has resided in Middletown for the past 30 years..."
If that is the case, what was he doing working in Los Angeles, California in 1998, eight years ago. Maybe he was telecommuting. Director of Sales and Marketing for a hotel telecommuting from the opposite coast? Forgive my skepticism.
As recently as a "month or so ago" according to the receptionist at Emerson Place, J. Gregory was working 152 miles from Middletown in the Catskills. I suppose a 5 hour round trip commute is possible, but I wonder.
JGG, while you're out making the rounds with Barbara to "find out what the issues are" make sure you keep your facts straight. You're not the only one "keeping your eyes open."
Thursday, August 31, 2006
J. Gregory Gibadlo
The Monmouth County Democratic Party has nominated J.Gregory Gibadlo over Freehold resident Jason Butkowski and Colts Neck School Board Member Amod Choudhary, to replace Lenny Inzerillo on the ballot for the Freeholder seat held by Anna Little.
The results were reportedly overwhelming but not announced. At the convention in March that nominated Lenny, Anna Little received two votes. Maybe she received more this time.
According to the APP, Gibadlo said that in his career as a hotel/tourism/hospitality executive, "I've certainly met a wide, cross range of people"
"You have to learn to keep your eyes open, look for tips. That's what I'm going to do as freeholder," he said.
That might not have been the best choice of words.
Brian Unger didn't show.
Special thanks to the crazy Republican who crashed the party and snapped this photo before he was recognized and left without incident.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Change of Seasons
The days are shorter and the back to school days are in full swing. As summer unofficially turns to fall, the campaign fundraising season turns to the campaign spending season.
Are we ready? Who are we running against?
Why did a divided Freeholder Board make the appointments they made last week, thereby ceding the the moral high ground Chairman Puharic claimed with his Ethical Roadmap and turning the Asbury Park Press against us again? Was the timing of the appointments significant?
The first line of the APP's Saturday editioral, "So much for the dawning of a new age in Monmouth County government." speaks volumes and telegraphs what we can expect from them in October.
Will Anna Little's dissenting votes and her announcement that she will resign her Highlands Council seat if elected Freeholder make her an Amy Handlin type darling of the APP? Will they remember that she turned down Fred's PAC money and recognize that she is the type of Freeholder they called for when they said, "Fresh blood is needed. A watchdog on the board is needed, one who is independent, unconstrained by party bosses and campaign contributors and prepared to serve only one master — the Monmouth County taxpayer."
By the way, where is Fred's PAC money?
Are we ready? Who are we running against?
Why did a divided Freeholder Board make the appointments they made last week, thereby ceding the the moral high ground Chairman Puharic claimed with his Ethical Roadmap and turning the Asbury Park Press against us again? Was the timing of the appointments significant?
The first line of the APP's Saturday editioral, "So much for the dawning of a new age in Monmouth County government." speaks volumes and telegraphs what we can expect from them in October.
Will Anna Little's dissenting votes and her announcement that she will resign her Highlands Council seat if elected Freeholder make her an Amy Handlin type darling of the APP? Will they remember that she turned down Fred's PAC money and recognize that she is the type of Freeholder they called for when they said, "Fresh blood is needed. A watchdog on the board is needed, one who is independent, unconstrained by party bosses and campaign contributors and prepared to serve only one master — the Monmouth County taxpayer."
By the way, where is Fred's PAC money?
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