Gilmore in trouble
By Wally EdgeOne of the races to watch tomorrow is in Hamilton Township, where Democrat Glen Gilmore may be in trouble as he battles Republican John Bencivengo in his bid for a third term. Gilmore, once viewed as a rising star in state Democratic politics, has refused to release budget and audit information -- leaving some voters to believe that he is looking to hide a tax hike until after Tuesday.
On Friday, a Superior Court Judge refused Gilmore's request to stop the GOP-controlled Council from subpoenaing the audit.
Gilmore was first elected in 1999, following the retirement of Republican Jack Rafferty after 24 years in office.
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Audit Missiong Just Like Turnpike Study
Can you see the handwriting on the wall Corzine folks? Gimore couldn't keep a "draft" adit from the public and Corzine folks can't keep a "draft" toll road study hidden either.
gilmore in trouble
I think Gilmore is in big trouble....especially since Baroni could carry Hamilton by a wide margin for the R's. Bencivengo has a shot w/ those good coat tails.
Why Gilmore Will WIn
Gilmore will win tomorrow because Brian Hughes will have huge coat tails in Hamilton & Baroni will not help Bencivengo at all. Also, Bencivengo has been a terrible candidate & even the old time GOP polls are saying they should have run Cahty Di. Also, people in Hamilton like controversy & will want a Dem Mayor & Repub Council. Finally, the Dems ground troops with Labor will get the select Dem vote out for Gilmore.
PenningtonPrep..Are you for real?
Let's see...2005, GOP sweeps three council seats, and Forrester wins Hamilton by 2,000 votes. 2006, Kelly Yaede wins by 1,000 votes in the worst year for Republicans nationwide in recent memory. Republicans lose ground statewide and nationwide, yet the GOP gains a seat in Hamilton. Do you really think the tide has changed? Bencivengo did what he had to do, and that is shake hands, kiss babies and keep his nose clean. Gilmore has HUGE negatives to overcome, and his budget antics aren't helping his cause. Unless Gilmore can change his negative numbers around in 24 hours, he's done tomorrow.
Gilmore No More
Its over... but a 25% tax increase is nothing to be happy about. JB has run a campaign on the issues important to all Hamiltonians and his message will resonate loud and clear come Tuesday night. Pennington Prep, get off of the Hughes factor because Baroni will massacre him in Hamilton and JB will be there to ride his wave, not that he will need it now!