Myers jabs at Adler over Democratic Party's state budget

Ignoring that Myers is nearly broke while Adler has over a $1 million in the bank for this election, one wonders about the efficacy of Myers' campaign strategies -- calling out Adler for supporting budget cuts in a time of fiscal crises, and so on. I say this because Myers isn't putting out policy positions on his own, nor does he even have an Issues section on his web site. Only reacting to issues and attacking Adler for helping restore the state to financial solvency is not a wise campaign strategy. But in this anti-Republican, anti-Bush year, Myers is doing his best to deflect attention from his own brand of social conservatism and his own stance ont he Iraq War (no timeline, no withdrawal, no benchmarks), which is squarely at odds with the majority in his district and the state.

Seriously pablos are a Chris Myers plant? Every article about this race you seem to have inside information, yet refuse to ever share anything. How do you know who Adler has or hasn't been working with? Just admit you work for Myers and get it over with.

So you're saying that if you don't serve in the military there's no way you can understand military and defense? Joe Biden never served in the military, do you think he doesn't understand? You're litmus test for understanding issues is ridiculous.

Chris Myers, has ran a joke campaign at best. This tax cutting mayor is no more then a tax and spend mayor. Open your eyes and look at your checkbook, taxes in Medford have gone up since he was elected. He opposes the state budget that cuts over $600 million dollars in spending!

According to the BCT another 160 people lost jobs today in NJ-3 and Chris Myers believes that the economy is "basically strong." I think its Chris Myers who doesn't understand the economy!

Talk about a shill. CSJ look in the mirror. While your at it, take Tinker Bell with you. Both will see the biggest hypocrites on the planet staring right back at them. Although in your fantasy world I am sure your mirror will continue to tell you that you two are the prettiest girls on the block. Adler is anti-military and is supported by anti-military groups. The Council for a Livable World which calls for huge cuts in military spending including jobs at Lockheed Martin has endorsed Adler. Smart move John. Additionally, this crazy group calls for eliminating our missile defense capabilities. Sure - open us up to attack right John? But seeing he is endorsed by the most liberal left wings groups out there, should this surprise us? That won't play in a district where the largest private employer is a defense contractor and the largest employer are two military bases. Why not just close the bases John and get it over with?

Biden?

Biden? Pro military? Defense? When? Wher? How? Why? Biden is NOT a supporter of our troops or military. Get real please.

OC, your post hits right on with your biting comments! Ouch! so true!

Adler does not give on damm about our brave men and women out there fighting; as long as Johnny does not have to march he would rather hide behind George and take little jabs.

God Bless Myers for his service and his continued work to ensure this Nation's safety. Adler only has Cherry Hill as his mainstay, but outside of that, he pretty much is toast.

More Cowbell Please !!

First, to pablo3/gopgal/Lisa and the Cowardly Lion (the oc), Adler is a friend of veterans, as he has cosponsored legislation that would be the state equivalent to the GI Bill currently moving through congress, has veterans on his staff and as top advisors, and has supported bills for veterans throughout his tenure as state senator. Of course, I thank Myers for his service in the military, as I do every veteran. You also asked about Adler working with Republicans; he is very close with Kean Jr. and has worked with him on numerous bills. When you’re the senate judiciary chair, you have to be bipartisan and help build alliances. He has also bucked Corzine when he thought it was warranted (voting against the borrowing to fund property tax rebates last year), even if I disagree with his ultimate decision. Alder has sponsored legislation in the senate that promoted reform and punished public officials convicted of a crime by taking away their pension.

The voters of the third district will decide whom would be the better choice for local district needs; quite obviously, when the Sierra Club and the Recreational Fishing Alliance already endorse, based on his incredibly record on the environment, his green technology initiative, and his work on fishing, recreation and conservation efforts, they know that Adler is the better choice between him and Myers. Adler has his finger on the pulse of the district and has been doing retail politicking for months now.

Regarding the demographics of the district, which seems to be pablo3’s topic of choice, I would remind her that there are 20k more Democrats than Republicans in BurlCo alone, per politickernj, and that district 3 post-Feb. 5 now has more Dems than Republicans overall. Southampton, Pemberton, Evesham, Toms River, South Toms River, Willingboro, Cherry Hill, Riverside, Burlington Township, Barnegat, and more are all Democratic strongholds that will come out for Adler in this increased Dem turnout year. The Republican brand is a scarlet letter, an albatross, thanks to the failed policies of the Bush-Cheney administration, and Myers, who shares many of the same foreign and domestic policy values with those neocon social conservatives, can’t run from that “R” albatross.

On Blue Jersey yesterday, a poster made a good point about jobs in the district and how Myers is disconnected from core economic issues that affect so many New Jerseyans:
http://www.bluejersey.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=4407BB2E950DD43F8E6A2C...
But, as CitizenSJ pointed out, such is the peril of reality for Myers, who thinks that we’re in a “basically strong economy.”

Fly to Never-Neverland and tell Peter and Wendy that you all need to grow up - or at least get a clue. First, Cowardly Lion. Might I remind you yet again my dimm-witted non-friend, that the Cowardly Lion really had courage? Can't you read? Moreover, you were the coward who refuse to meet with me, not the other way around. Is your skirt so tight that it is affecting the blood flow to your brain? And do you lack an ounce of imagination that you can't come up with your own material?

Now thanks for the laugh. Just because Adler got Rich Sexton and some other Dem loyalists who happen to be Vets to make himself look good does not mean he is pro-military or veteran friendly. This is the same guy who sponsored ending the teaching of Veterans and Memorial Days (among others) because the "educators" deemed it as too taxing. Heaven forbid the children of NJ learn and experience what our parents, grandparents, and great parents had to do to overcome evil and spread freedom around the world. I know that runs counter to Alder's beliefs as he is endorsed by an organization who has a deep rooted hatred for the military - Council for a Livable World. The vets here in the 3rd District do not adhere to the beliefs of this organization or Adler for that matter. But I am sure Adler will continue to push for our teachers to instruct students on diversity training - Sally has Two Daddy's is a hell of a lot more important than learning about what the meaning is behind Veterans Day or Memorial Day, huh?

Keep touting that RFA endorsement. As they used to say on the old Batman TV show - KABLEWEY!!!!! A revolt is occurring. And there is another shoe to drop in the near future. What fun!

Lastly, Cillizza is clueless. Enough said. Evan and Novack made the same prediction in 2000 saying that Levin would beat Saxton. How is her Congressional career? You never answer my question on that. As you stated, Rothenberg has called it a toss up/lean Dem - exactly what he said in 2000. He later changed it stating that he couldn't understand why he put in that column and Saxton cleaned Levin's bloated clock. And Chris is far from "bankrupt" having been raising money in NJ and DC. I heard he was down in DC raising money with 30 or so Congressmen. Not bad. The only people bankrupt here are you, Tinker Bell and Johnny Adler - morally bankrupt. Say hi to Capt. Hook and watch out for the hand of his. I would say to guard your grapefruits but we all know they are non-existent.

Just to clairy for Martin and others;

It was raised last year regarding the statistics on Democratic vs Republican voters in Burlco and surrounding areas.

While there may actually be more registered Democrats in Burlco, why is it then that no democrat has been successful in unseating any of the Freeholders? Diane Allen? Chris Smith? Jim Saxton?

These are all very strong GOP folk who kept getting re-elected time after time.

The answer is a very simple answer; the voters of Burlington vote the person not that party and Martin and others cannot fathom that.

Educated voters vote the person not the party and that is why the better people always win.