PRESS RELEASE: Republican Leadership Team in Galloway Township Endorses David Richter for Congress

Republican candidate for Congress in CD2, David Richter, was endorsed by Galloway Township officials today. His campaign’s press release follows:

GALLOWAY, NJ – David Richter, the Republican candidate seeking to represent New Jersey’s Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced today that he has received the endorsements of Galloway Township Mayor Tony Coppola, Deputy Mayor Rich Clute and Councilman Tony DiPietro.

Galloway Township, located in Atlantic County, has approximately 37,000 residents.  It is the fourth largest municipality in the Second District which includes all of Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Salem counties, as well as parts of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Ocean counties.  The township is home to the FAA’s William J. Hughes Technical Center, Galloway National Golf Club, Historic Smithville and Village Greene, the Renault Winery and Stockton University.

Mayor Tony Coppola said, “David spent his career in the private sector growing a business, creating jobs and helping to expand our economy, unlike career politician Jeff Van Drew.  He has established himself as one of the rising leaders of the Republican Party in South Jersey and I look forward to working with David as our next Congressman.”

Deputy Mayor Rich Clute added, “As someone who worked in the construction industry for more than 20 years, David knows what it takes to build public works and infrastructure and his leadership in Congress will be critical to helping bring federal dollars to South Jersey so we can invest in our infrastructure and create jobs for our citizens.”

Councilman Tony DiPietro said, “I have no doubt that in Congress David will work to lower our national debt, cut our taxes, and fight for our veterans and seniors.  He is the best candidate in this race to defeat Jeff Van Drew and I am honored to be joining my fellow Republican leaders in Galloway today to endorse David’s campaign.”

“Jeff Van Drew has completely failed South Jersey voters. He spent over a decade supporting the Democratic majority in the state legislature and making New Jersey one of the highest-taxed and most anti-business states in the country,” said Richter. “Now, after running as a conservative Democrat, Van Drew has voted in Washington with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez nearly 90% of the time. We need a real conservative in Congress who will work hard for smaller government, lower taxes and secure borders, and who will fight to protect, not undermine, our constitutional rights,” added Richter.

PRESS RELEASE: Former Cumberland County YR Chairman Endorses Fitzherbert

CD2 Congressional candidate Brian Fitzherbert released another endorsement today. His press release follows:

Egg Harbor Township –Brian T. Fitzherbert, who is seeking the Republican nomination in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District, announced the endorsement of former Cumberland County Young Republican Chairman, Will Gruccio.

“It is my pleasure to endorse Brian Fitzherbert in the upcoming 2nd District Republican primary. He is a loyal friend to our community and has worked with us side-by-side in Cumberland County to help build the Republican Party and promote our conservative values. Brian has been consistently present and engaged, listening to the needs of our committee members. He is committed to serving South Jersey and has displayed his leadership capabilities by advancing our party, particularly by enhancing the base of Young Republicans throughout South Jersey,” said Gruccio.

“I am honored to receive the endorsement of Chairman Gruccio. Will is a Republican leader in South Jersey and I am proud to call him my friend. Cumberland County needs a Representative who will fight for the residents of the 2nd District and not a politician that supports the interests of his liberal friends on Capitol Hill,” Fitzherbert said.

Is Lying A Thing With South Jersey Democrats?

Remember that time in 2010 when the Cherry Hill mayor’s chief of staff lied and said the mayor was in town on a snowplow after a snowstorm?

I’m not making it up, the guy really lied. Here’s a snippet from The Press of Atlantic City on February 25, 2010:

Last week, Chief of Staff Dan Keashen lied to the Courier-Post about the mayor's whereabouts during an early February snowstorm, then lied by saying the mayor was on a snowplow and followed that with another lie that Platt only spent two weeks in Florida.

Keashen later said he "misspoke.

That chief of staff was rewarded for that lie. He is now the spokesman for Camden County and the Camden County Police Department (which is a county department in name only, patrolling only the City of Camden).

Just last year Camden County Republicans pointed out the spokesman lied about just becoming aware of the Arthur Barclay arrest.

It could be argued that earlier this month the Camden County spokesman lied when he told the Courier-Post:

“Where an allegation has been resolved and … charges have been dismissed in a court of law, the county … will not create a legal liability for itself and the taxpayers," Keashen said in a statement.

An allegation? The man admitted he punched his girlfriend! Since when is an admission and allegation?

Let’s call that one stretching the truth rather than a lie.

Now let’s fast forward to last week and another Democrat spokesman. This time the spokesman for Lying Bob Andrzejczak.

Andrzejczak’s campaign spokesman accused Republican candidate for state Senate Mike Testa of turning down “a real debate opportunity sponsored by the League of Women Voters.”

Turns out that was a lie! The League of Women Voters is in negotiations with the campaigns and clearly stated no one, “officially declined” a debate. From New Jersey Globe:

“The League of Women Voters of Cape May County is currently in negotiations to arrange a debate between the candidates running for Senate and Assembly in the First Legislative District. The candidates have disagreed on proposed formats, but have not officially declined our invitation,” Cape May LWV Vice President Corrinne Robinson said. “We will continue to work with both parties to provide an informative, fair, and educational candidates event that serves New Jersey’s voters.”

So, are these simply two spokesman employed by South Jersey Democrats who have trouble telling the truth? Is lying just normal for South Jersey Democrats? You decide. We’ll keep watching.