Allen attacks Conaway and Conners over monetization

Out of every state senate race in N.J. this year, there is almost certainly no other district, whether with a Dem or Rep senator, who has a more disproportionate amount of the rival party in it as there are Democrats over Republicans in District 7 (29% to 16% Dem to Rep). The fluke that has been Sen. Allen’s reelection to this seat may very well end this year when Allen goes up against a capable, articulate challenger like Rich Dennison, who is well-liked and very active in the community.

Allen is attempting to distract from the issues by accusing Conaway and Connors, both of whom won by more than a 2-1 margin in their last Assembly election, of supporting Corzine’s asset monetization plan. Of course, one could perhaps accurately say that the attempt to connect Allen with Bush, even if she has been one of his biggest state supporters, is also a distraction; I must admit that I have written an article on just this issue, though: http://www.bluejersey.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=4952

Although I admire Allen for her work helping the homeless in the state, I lost a lot of respect for her when she refused to support the landmark human rights bill for civil unions in the state senate and when she acted as a Karl Rove-directed surrogate and attacked Menendez about a Spanish-language channel on behalf of Kean Jr. this past fall; she also unfortunately refused to support the embryonic stem cell research expansion bill in the senate. To say that she has been a leader in the state senate would be highly inaccurate.

I can't divulge my source, but the Republicans' own internal poll shows Dennison already within 5 points of Allen. This is why you're finally seeing Allen starting to scramble.  You have no idea how well known and well liked he is around here. Connors and Conaway will win by 20 points which will help Dennison and Dennison will win this race in what will be the biggest upset this year and possibly the biggest upset in the past 20 years.

which means she can hold a Democratic district. She also was on Philly TV. I think she also probably appeals to some Democratic women who split their tickets.

Dennison is a friend, but I must admit I've only spoken to him once since he announced his candidacy. I will tell you why I state that he is very, very, well known. (1) he was a quarterback on the '92 state championship football team. that is a thing of pride for us here in district 7. from what i hear, he was begged to be part of the florence team, but he chose holy cross. he had an amazingly strong arm and blinding speed. but, that all fell apart at some point (not sure when). i don't know if it was in college or in high school, but he blew his knee out somewhere along the way. no matter the explanation, he went on to play QB at UPENN. but, the knee took a guy who ran a 4.7 40-yard dash to well over 5.0. thus, his football options were over. he, however, went on and lost over 30 pounds to play on UPENN's lightweight football squad. i believe he didn't last long ther either, though, as his knee was shot completely. (2) his dad (has the same name; senior)--a great man, in my estimation and that of everyone i know around here--has probably buried a majority of people's folks from about a 20-mile radius. he's just a good man who my folks tell me came from nocame from nothing and who is the most decent man out there. (3) i don't believe Rich makes that much money at all. i have friends who i have i referred to Rich and they have told me, depending on the situatuon, that he charged them either nothing or a nominal fee. he is, truly, a good man. i don't know if the above will guarantee him victory in november, but he sure as hell has my vote and that of my family and friends.

I don't think someone wins an election based of their athleticism.

1. He was the QB at Holy Cross not Florence. The average kid on the riverfront went to public school.

2. The funeral home is good for name ID but does not beat being on tv before Dennison was walking.

3. Funeral homes are making a mint.

 Allen wins 55-45