Michael Mangan

Democrats Amy Mallet and Glenn Mason: Politicker photo 

RED BANK/ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS - If Monmouth County Democrats don’t believe in trickle down economics they definitely don’t have a problem with getting some top down love from the campaign of Sen. Barack Obama (D-Il.).

The Democratic presidential nominee appears to be on cruise control in New Jersey, receiving a boost on Sunday from an unlikely source in this battleground county where the number of registered Dems grew considerably since last year’s primary. 

"The Asbury Park Press endorsed Barack Obama," announced Democratic County Chairman Vic Scudiery, who sported a tie pin in the shape of the state of New Jersey with an Obama logo emblazoned in the center. 

"Obama has the intellect needed to comprehend the complexities of the times and the ability to articulate his positions clearly and eloquently," the paper’s Sunday editorial read in part. "He can inspire, and we believe he will be able to bring out the best in the American people at a time when our best will be needed...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Michael W. Mangan
October 12, 2006 Mobile: 732-996-0361
Office: 732-922-2700
mangan@squandems.org

Monmouth Republican Candidates Out of Touch
Asbury Park Forum Shows True Colors of the GOP

ASBURY PARK – At the Candidates’ Forum hosted by the Asbury Park Civic Participation Project last night, citizens were noticeably upset by the lack of reality presented by the Republican candidates, when they were present. Candidates Lucas and Little stated that they wished to lower property taxes for people like the residents of Asbury Park.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Michael W. Mangan
October 11, 2006 Mobile: 732-996-0361
Office:732-922-2700
mangan@squandems.org

Monmouth GOP Candidates Ignore the Citizens
Asbury Park Forum Poorly Attended by GOP Candidates

ASBURY PARK – At the Candidates’ Forum hosted by the Asbury Park Civic Participation Project last night, the dais was visibly empty throughout the duration of the forum. The GOP Candidate for Surrogate did not attend the event, Candidate Lucas left one hour and five minutes before the end, and Candidate Little arrived 25 minutes late and left 40 minutes early – all three with no reason.