Allen says New Jersey needs to “live within its means”

Does she think she had an epiphany?

Perhaps she can sell that thought to a Chinese bakery.

"The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools." - Herbert Spencer

Diane Allen is the epitome of a fake. She wants to be known as a moderate (even though as Martin points out, the only "non-Republican" type things she's supported is abortion rights and a higher min wage), she claims to be an independent voice, she says she's a fiscal conservative, and she's a hard-core Bush supporter. If any politician in this great state of ours is  a complete fake, it's Diane Allen. Who wants that in a "leader"?  What a joke!  I don't know who this woman is.  Go Rich D.!

I guarantee you that Dennison understands that and the other issues better than you or I do. See him speak one time.

There's a difference between calling a press conference or putting out a release about fiscal responsibility and leadership 12 years after one has been elected to public office versus actually doing something about while in office.

We all know that the state is in a a fiscal crises and should live within its means; that train left the station quite a long time ago, Sen. Allen (I actually agree with Republican Conscience on that point). What's next on Allen's agenda, a press conference on how the state should have stronger ethics for its politicians?

Of course, Allen, who doesn't seem to have any core principles to her political beliefs, which seemingly change with the wind and whether a Republican is in the governor's mansion, actually voted to support asset monetization before she came out against it: http://www.bluejersey.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=5325

Just like Sen. Allen voted for asset monetization before she came out against it for political convenience, she supposedly supports environmental preservation while she also voted against a brownstone restoration bill that would have given incentives to contractors to rebuild current areas rather than open spaces.

Like a piece of grass blowing in the wind, Allen's political principles and beliefs go whichever is politically convenient for her.

Just checked the votes on 1998 asset bill.  Connors and Conaway voted yes. Just like they voted yes on asset monitization in July 2007.  Guess they still haven't got a clue.  They just drink the Koolaid and cast their votes.  Lockstep.  Time for new faces in the 7th dist Assembly. 

Diane is the known commodity; the one person who actually knows Dennison we met this weekend is NOT impressed and got the same impression of his "utter desperation" to beat Diane. They were not impressed with what he had to say and he came off very very petulant especially when he was talking about Bush. Apparenlty he still thinks he is running agaisnts Bush and Diane is still doing her job. People like Diane; people trust her. No one knows who Dennison is and those who have met him are not impressed and obvioulsy will not be supporting him. Martin knows Diane is going to win, but Martin is beside himself with the knowledge that his democrats actually THINK BEFORE THEY VOTE and that is the difference IMHO between Martin and a REAL EDUCATED VOTER!

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Let me address your rants please 1. Diane keeps winning because she is doing her job. Isnt that what we elect reps to do or do you dems just make lies and promises and sit back expecting people to do what you say and not by deeds? 2. Diane has a proven record of her work and how she has helped residents. Why do people relect her? Because they know she is trusted and gets things done. 3. Your disgust of those democrats that keep voting for her is insulting. Are you saying that any dem is an idiot if they do not sheepishly go the line? It sure sounds like it./ 4. Stem cell and same sex unions IMHO are not that important to me or to the livlihood of the 7th district. Most people care about keeping their taxes low, open space free and clear, safety in check etc. Obvioulsy in your fringe beliefs those aforementioned issues mean more to you than anything and that is ok for you but not for the majority of the voters. and 5. Marty, you do not even live in the 7th so your points are rather moot to spout your hatred of this woman. You really have a hard time understanding that Diane will win with the help of dems, independents and undeclared, I do know it is a very bitter pill to swallow, but chug it down my friend because once again it will happen. Diane allen by 10%

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Unfortunately, Diane Allen's "note of fiscal responsibility" is a wrong note. When Diane Allen first ran for the Senate in 1997, she said she would not vote to raise taxes, and she hasn't. But six months after that election, she proposed raising the gas tax nine cents a gallon -- a frontpage story in the Burlco Times. She also said during the campaign for property tax relief but released no details. After the election, no plan. Five yers ago, she couldn't put out enough press releases mentioning George Bush -- how she went to the White House and pledged never to vote to raise taxes. But she's for Homestead Rebates. She and Christie Whitman cut income taxes by 30%, saving themselves hundreds of thousands of dollars over the last decade. But she introduced bills that could have added about $2 billion -- yes, billion -- dollars to the state budget. The only way to explain these two matters is to know that she wants the state to spend billions on her ideas while other people pay for them. Diane Allen says whatever she needs to say to help her win elections -- then does the opposite. She could have been a reformer because she was famous and wealthy. She's become just another political joke.  What a waste!

Ronald do you really believe your own fantasy? I am concerned because come election day you will be a heartbroken man. I am not callous but I am concerned by then you will be so defeaed. While Dennison is out there with this whole R issue, Diane is out there amongst the crowds, talking to people, explaining herself with proof and not fluff. Maybe you should stop insulting those people whom her office actually as helped. The notion of her TV days is crap and you know it. Name recognition does not hurt, but people love Diane and Dennison cannot touch that. I plan to be at the debates held when they are and I am sure you will see regardless of how many people pack the room how Diane will be the one showing how inept Dennison really is. But, again, Diane is a classy person which is more I can say about Dennison. Diane by 10%

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