Conservative leaders question Anne Estabrook’s political contributions

Jersey City, NJ – New Jersey conservative Republican leader Dr. Murray Sabrin, the Garden State’s strongest advocate of limited government and individual freedom, released a letter to Republican voters and activists today questioning Anne Estabrook’s past contributions to Democrats.

The letter stated “Anne Estabrook, who inherited a real estate fortune, donated thousands to Menendez, Kerry, and other New Jersey Democrats, and is now asking for you to support her as a ‘Republican’”.

Sabrin accused Estabrook of being “a Democratic wolf wrapping herself in Republican sheep clothing” and exclaimed that “We cannot let her millions of dollars fool the Republican Primary voters”.

The letter asserts that Estabrook, as a result of her financial support, has therefore supported poor public policies such as an unprotected border, preventing education choice for parents and their children, and big government polices that burden taxpayers and hamper the entrepreneurial spirit of the American people.

“We know where Anne Estabrook is on the issues: with John Kerry, Bob Menendez, and Jon Corzine” Sabrin wrote. 

Sabrin went on to state, “With me, you know where I stand on the issues- we stand together!”

Estabrook’s significant Democratic contributions have also angered many Republican activists, including Mike Illions of Conservatives with Attitude a popular conservative blog who this past weekend released a YouTube clip highlighting Estabrook’s past contributions.  Mike stated, “Anne Estabrook’s liberal political activity speaks louder than her empty rhetoric”.  He went on to say that “conservatives across New Jersey will send a clear message that our principles are not for sale!”

Murray Sabrin is a successful entrepreneur working in commercial real estate, portfolio management, and economic research.   Murray is an author, TV and radio commentator, and Professor and Executive Director of the Center for Business and Public Policy at Ramapo College. He and his wife Florence of 39 years reside in Bergen County. For more information, please visit http://www.murraysabrin.com.

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 Fellow Republican,

Our current liberal U.S. Senator, Frank Lautenberg, is up for re-election this November and he is extremely vulnerable. A recent poll showed that 57% of New Jersey voters do NOT want him to continue. This is our best chance to elect a Republican to the U.S. Senate in a generation. So it is critical we select a conservative to represent the Republican Party in November.

Consider:

1. What if I contacted you and asked you to send a major donation to Senator John Kerry who was running against President George W. Bush? You would think I was a liberal democrat.
2. What if I contacted you during the 2005 Gubernatorial race here in New Jersey and asked you to send a major donation to the New Jersey State Democratic Party? You would think I was a very liberal democrat.
3. What if I asked you to send a major donation to Congressman Bob Menendez, who ran against Senator Tom Kean, Jr. for the United States Senate in 2006? You would think I was an extremely liberal democrat.
4. And what if I told you the person I am running against in the Republican Primary to take on Frank Lautenberg did 1,2 and 3? You would think I was joking!

Unfortunately, I am dead serious. Anne Estabrook, who inherited a real estate fortune donated thousands of dollars to Menendez, Kerry, and other New Jersey Democrats, and is now asking for you to support her as a "Republican" against me.

Unless you are a liberal Democrat who has received her cash, you've probably never heard of her. Over the past thirty years of conservative activism, I've never once seen her at a single event prior to this year. But, this is a free country – if she wants to run, that's her right. But it is our responsibility to make sure she does not buy the Primary!

In 2004, Anne Estabrook donated $1,000 to Democratic Senator John Kerry. This is the same John Kerry who has opposed securing our nation by building a fence along the Mexican border!

In 2005, Anne Estabrook donated $500 to Democratic Governor Jon Corzine through the New Jersey Democratic State Committee. This is the same Jon Corzine who has caused massive tax hikes throughout New Jersey and is proposing more taxes as the solution to our economic security.

In 2005, Anne Estabrook donated $500 to Democratic Assemblywoman Linda Stender, who happens to be the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly. This is the same Linda Stender who ran against Congressman Mike Ferguson for Congress and who has opposed the educational reforms necessary to help secure our children's future like tax credits for parents. These reforms will bring competition to the failed educational bureaucracy.

Anne Estabrook's liberal Democratic activism dates back to 2000 when she donated $1,000 to Democratic Congressman Bob Menendez. This is the same Bob Menendez who ran against Tom Kean, Jr. when we had a great chance to retake the United States Senate. The Republicans lost control of the United States Senate by ONE vote!

Is this the track record of an individual who deserves to even be considered by hardworking Republican activists for our Party's nomination? She is a Democratic wolf wrapping herself in Republican sheep clothing. We cannot let her millions of dollars fool the Republican Primary voters.

Over my 30 year career, I have worked tirelessly about the issues that concern New Jersey taxpayers: securing our nation by protecting our borders, securing our economic freedom by reducing taxes and regulations, and securing the future of our children by improving education through educational tax credits. I have been to thousands of Republican clubs, forums, meetings throughout New Jersey and the country working to move this agenda forward.

We know where Anne Estabrook stands on the issues: with John Kerry, Bob Menendez and Jon Corzine. With me, you know where I stand on the issues – we stand together!

Please join my campaign and together we can win the U.S. Senate. I would like your endorsement and your support. Please fill out the attached form and send it back to me.

Sincerely,
Dr. Murray Sabrin
Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate

P.S. Please visit my website, www.MurraySabrin.com to learn more about the campaign.