April 3, 2008 - 9:15am
Crowley's man
By Wally EdgeToday, one of the most influential inside players in New Jersey Republican politics is Bill Spadea, the 2004 congressional candidate against Rush Holt who is the man behind John Crowley’s fledgling campaign for the United States Senate. The 39-year-old former College Republican National Chairman and Marine is Crowley’s personal friend and chief – perhaps sole – political advisor.
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Bad choices for Bill
It is a learning process who to support and who to advice. Also, it is important what advices you give. And yes, this nasty thing like an ambition get in the way always.
Bill Spadea
I am a devoted Republican ,but if Bill Spadea is one of the most influential players in the NJGOP we are in trouble.Bill never won any elections and is irrelevant .
Spadea
Spadea was impressive against Holt. I always figured he had a bright future.
I'm actually surprised he hasn't ran for something else himself yet.
No Longer Mulling a Run
I'm pretty sure he was thinking about running for Congress this year, but it does not seem so anymore.
Bill spare us...
How about building the GOP up in the Trenton area before throwing ur weight in the Senate race?