July 18, 2006 - 1:38pm
McCain raises money in New Jersey
By Wally EdgeA New Jersey fundraiser for John McCain's political action committee, Straight Talk America, raised about $125,000 last night. The Arizona Senator is preparing to seek the Republican nomination for President in 2008. Senate Minority Leader Leonard Lance, former Republican National Committee Finance Chairmen Lewis Eisenberg and Lawrence Bathgate, Assemblyman Bill Baroni, Republican State Chairman Tom Wilson, Monmouth County GOP Chairman Adam Puharic, Camden County GOP Chairman Richard DiMichelle, Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph Oxley, former state Transportation Commissioner (and Kean '81 campaign manager) Roger Bodman, and former state Insurance Commissioner (and Whitman '93 Campaign Chair) Hazel Gluck.
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Bob Torricelli is Mad at the Big, 'Mean' Bergen Record― THE MEDIA MOB
Sweeney-Buono alliance shakes up N.J. Senate― JONATHAN TAMARI
Stile: Pay to play helped to quell party insurgents ― CHARLES STILE
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MUCHAS MARGARITAS― ANDY UNANUE
NJ Economic Growth chief leaves office― Gary Rose
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I wonder how many would jump to Rudy's ship if he ever decided t
I wonder how many would jump to Rudy's ship if he ever decided to get his act together? (not that Rudy would have a shot at winning the nomination)
While I prefer Rudy Giuliani I would gladly support whoever gets
While I prefer Rudy Giuliani I would gladly support whoever gets the nomination in '08.
How about a McCain-Giuliani slate in '08? Hard to imagine that a
How about a McCain-Giuliani slate in '08? Hard to imagine that any combo of Democrats, even Clinton-Obama, could beat that duo.
hummingbird: I hope you meant Bill Clinton and Obama in '08.
hummingbird: I hope you meant Bill Clinton and Obama in '08.
Obama?!?! On what basis/merits? He hasn't been around long eno
Obama?!?! On what basis/merits? He hasn't been around long enough to warrant presidential ticket consideration. Looks like affirmative action taken to its most absurd conclusion.
Next to Zulima Farber, McCain is the nation's leading advocate f
Next to Zulima Farber, McCain is the nation's leading advocate for illegal aliens. My dog has a better chance of becoming President.