NJ Election Aftermath Losers

Well, we've tallied up the winners in the aftermath of the New Jersey gubernatorial election.
So (after Jon Corzine) here are the big losers, in no particular order:
Chris Daggett: Yo, Mr. Rogers - Get your sneakers and cardigan and go have some milk 'n cookies.
Newark Star Ledger: In the same league with Mr. Rogers. Laughable.
Barack Obama - Last I checked Mr. President, you did come here something like five times for your good bud, Jon. Now go help him find the missing "h" from his name.
Kennedys - A whole slew of the Dems' Royal Family extolled Corzine, live.
KYW Newsradio - Continued to tout Obama visits and supposed Corzine edge (two, three, four times a day) even as Christie was pulling away.
Most polls - Including Monmouth, Stockton, Farleigh-Dickinson and Democracy Corps polls which picked Corzine. Even polls that showed Christie ahead did not anticipate the 4.3% final margin. Shame on 'em!
NJN and Its Commentators - Mostly clueless, once again.
Paul Mulshine - So-called "conservative" columnist finked out on Christie.
Joe Cryan - Dem State Chair probably still cryin.
Loretta Weinberg - WHO?
NJEA - Bet $3,000,000+ on Corzine. Lost.
Big Labor - In the end, union grapplers were overwhelmed. But they'll be back. They always are.
Blue Jersey - The once-vaulted leftie blog ain't quite so chic anymore.
Jim & Jim - Florio and McGreevy are still losers, and now they're joined by Corzine. Three Democrat one-term Governors. Hey, the last time a Democrat Governor succeeded himself was nearly thirty years ago.
Philly Inquirer, Bergen Record, New York Times - All followed the same losing route. All acted like weary, old liberal dinosaurs. Do they ever learn?

Thoughts, Prayers For Sen. Allen

From the Office of New Jersey State Senator Diane Allen:
Senator Diane Allen thanks the many supporters and other friends who have called inquiring about her health. She is humbled and deeply moved by their concern.
“My illness has shown me again just how much the good people of my district and the state of New Jersey care about others,” Senator Allen said. “It’s impossible to express how grateful I am for their outpourings of caring, support and love.”
The senator wishes to acknowledge that she has been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer and is exploring treatment options with some of finest doctors in the world. She expects to undergo surgery as early as this week. She asks that the privacy of her family be respected during this difficult time.
The senator is resolved to face the challenge of cancer with the same determination that she has shown as the representative of the people of District 7. She asks for prayers for her healthy return to the Senate as she, her family and medical professionals come up with the strategies that will beat her disease.
“My plan is to return to the floor of the Senate at the first opportunity,” Senator Allen said. “No illness will prevent me or my experienced and dedicated staff from providing the people of my district with full representation. My district office is open and ready to help any constituent who contacts us.”
Senator Allen has met hundreds of cancer survivors over the years. She looks forward to joining the proud ranks of these courageous women and men. She’s dedicated her life to public service in various forms and looks forward to continuing to serve.

Statement from Senate GOP leader Kean:
Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean issued the following statement regarding Senator Diane Allen’s illness:
“My thoughts and prayers are with Senator Allen and her family during this challenging time. I wish her a speedy and full recovery and I look forward to welcoming her back to the caucus.”

Thousands of people from throughout the state are offering their encouragement and prayers to and for one of New Jersey's great public servants and one of this region's best-known and most popular personalities -- a woman who excelled as a media star, TV pioneer and anchorwoman and is now one of the most respected members of our New Jersey State Senate.
We are praying for Diane Allen and her family.

You are invited to visit Senator Allen's web page or her Facebook or Twitter page to express your encouragement:

http://allen.senatenj.com
http://twitter.com/senatenj
http://facebook.com/senatenj

NJ Election Aftermath Winners

Now that the dust has settled after last week's New Jersey gubernatorial battle it's time to tally up the winners.
After Chris Christie himself (the obvious Big Winner) we now list (in no particular order) those who gained the most from last week's historic election:

Kim Guadagno: Smart, articulate and poised, New Jersey's first Lt. Governor is a real asset; a bright new star.

Gannett NJ newspapers: After a superb and well-times series on New Jersey's high taxes, the Gannett papers picked the right candidate.

Senator Tom Kean: Proved himself to be an adept political operator and a go to guy in Trenton.

Jersey 101 radio: The whole gang - Jim Geahart, Dennis and Michele, Casey and Rossi - helped to fuel the Christie campaign and keep Jerseyites focused as they bedeviled Corzine.

Assemblyman Jay Webber - Great new Chair for the NJ GOP.

Bob Ingle - Gannett Trenton guru and co-author of The Soprano State (along with Sandy McClure) Ingle is a powerhouse of information on the Garden State and a fearless reporter, columnist, blogger and the third New Jersey 101 Jersey Guy.

Senator Joe Kyrillos - Steered Christie campaign in the right direction.

Ocean and Monmouth counties - They're calling these two the new Hudson and Essex.

Governors Tom Kean and Christie Whitman - Not so lonely anymore, they're both class acts.

Rudy Giuliani - Campaigned for a fellow prosecutor, Giuliani could pick up the Senate seat in neighboring New York.

Conservative blogs - Most notably, Save Jersey, More Monmouth Musings and Conservatives With Attitude. They did us all proud.

New Jersey's New Face!

Yo, New Jersey:
Isn't it great to have a vibrant, young
First Family representing our state!
Our state. Our promise. Our future.

Radio Today at 5!

Hear Dan Cirucci
LIVE
with Christine Flowers
today at 5 PM
on The Big Talker
1210 AM radio
in Philadelphia.
Or listen on the web
by clicking here.

Shame Of Catholic Bishops

Late last night Queen Nancy and what's left of her Court passed the Obamacare bill with 220 Democrat votes -- just two votes to spare beyond the 218 needed.
Not long before the final vote, the Catholic Bishops of the United States weighed in.
At the 11th hour, the Bishops said they could support the bill with an amendment that blocks public funds for abortions.
The AMA caved on this bill. Predictably, the AARP caved. And then, in the end, America's pious Catholic Bishops made a deal: We'll overlook everything else that's in the bill if you include this amendment.
Yes, it was right to oppose public funding of abortions. But that's a baseline issue. That where the negotiations should start, not end.
The Bishops sold out.
The Bishops forgot about you and I. They forgot about our taxes. They forgot about the fines that will be imposed for those who don't go along with the government program. They forgot about the trillion dollar price tag. They forgot about America's mounting debt. They forgot about the coming cuts in Medicare and what those cuts will inflict on America's seniors. They forgot about the long waits we will have to endure. They forgot about the specter of end-of-life death panels. They forgot about all that.
They traded it all for an assurance that no government money will be used to fund abortions.
Will that prohibition hold firm in the end?
Will the Democrats deliver on the assurance?
Don't bet on it.
The US Catholic Bishops have once again shown themselves to be toothless.
My suspicion: The Bishops were more worried about $$$$ flowing into Catholic affiliated hospitals and medical facilities. They got the appearance of an agreement and then ducked out the back door.
It's sad that one should have to suspect this. Sad, but not entirely unrealistic.
There's a word for what happened last night: Shameful!

Radio Alert: Tomorrow At 5

I will be on the Big Talker, 1210 AM radio in Philadelphia tomorrow (Sunday) at 5 PM to talk about the historic election of Chris Christie as Governor of New Jersey.
I will be chatting with lawyer, columnist, commentator and radio host, Christine Flowers.
Please tune in as we discuss Chris Christie and a variety of local, state and national issues.
You can even call in during the program and chat with me directly.

Call Dem Fence-Sitters Now!

Here's a list of House Democrats who are said to be "on the fence" regarding the health care bill.
Don't wait.
A vote on the bill is thisclose.
Call them now and tell them to vote is 'NO!' on Obamacare:

Marion Berry, AR (202) 225-4076 http://www.house.gov/berry

Ross, AR (202) 225-3772 http://ross.house.gov

Snyder, AR (202) 225-2506 http://www.house.gov/snyder

Salazar, CO (202) 225-4761 http://www.house.gov/salazar

Boyd, FL (202) 225-5235 http://www.house.gov/boyd

Kosmas, FL (202) 225-2706 http://kosmas.house.gov

Costello, IL (202) 225-5661 http://www.costello.house.gov

Halvorson, IL (202) 225-3635 http://halvorson.house.gov

Foster, IL (202) 225-2976 http://foster.house.gov

Ellsworth, IN (202) 225-4636 http://www.ellsworth.house.gov

Hill, IN (202) 225-5315 http://baronhill.house.gov

Moore, KS (202) 225-2865 http://moore.house.gov

Chandler, KY (202) 225-4706 http://chandler.house.gov

Kratovil, MD (202) 225-5311 http://kratovil.house.gov

Markey, MA (202) 225-2836 http://markey.house.gov

Peters, MI (202) 225-5802 http://peters.house.gov

Schauer, MI (202) 225-6276 http://schauer.house.gov

Stupak, MI (202) 225-4735 http://www.house.gov/stupak

Skelton, MO (202) 225-2876 http://www.house.gov/skelton

Titus, NV (202) 225-3252 http://titus.house.gov

Teague, NM (202) 225-2365 http://teague.house.gov

McMahon, NY (202) 225-3371 http://mcmahon.house.gov

Murphy, NY (202) 225-5614 http://scottmurphy.house.gov

Kissell, NC (202) 225-3715 http://kissell.house.gov

McIntyer, NC (202) 225-2731 http://www.house.gov/mcintyre

Pomeroy, ND (202) 225-2611 http://www.pomeroy.house.gov

Dahlkemper, PA (202) 225-5406 http://dahlkemper.house.gov

Kanjorski, PA (202) 225-6511 http://kanjorski.house.gov

Herseth-Sandlin, SD (202) 225-2801 http://hersethsandlin.house.gov

Gordon, TN (202) 225-4231 http://gordon.house.gov

Boucher, VA (202) 225-3861 http://www.boucher.house.gov

Baird, WA (202) 225-3536 http://baird.house.gov

JFK On Tax Cut Benefits

Kennedy knew the value of tax cuts as the single most important tool in triggering an economic recovery, creating jobs and generating revenue.
Reagan knew it too.
Why doesn't Obama get it?
Where did the Democrat Party go wrong?

Leave The AARP!

If you're an AARP member, leave now.
The AARP is in the pocket of the Obama Administration. The AARP is governed by Obamatons.
And the AARP has just endorsed Obamacare.
It's easy to leave the AARP. Just call the AARP at 1-888-687-2277. You will begin to hear a recording about Obamacare. Ignore the recording and press the number zero on your keypad. When a live representative comes on the phone, tell him or her that you want to withdraw from AARP - you want to end your membership.
They'll take it from there.
Once you're out of AARP, go to the American Seniors Association: american seniors.org.
This is the leading alternative to AARP and it does NOT support Obamacare. American seniors will offer you the same benefits of AARP without the leftist agenda. American Seniors actually listens to its members. And you can join in a matter of minutes.
Leave AARP now. It's a waste of your time, money and effort. It doesn't represent you.
Move to American Seniors.