Dirty trick: Dems paying for third-party robocalls in New Jersey
posted at 8:11 pm on November 2, 2009 by Allahpundit
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I guess we finally have a solid answer to the question of whether Daggett’s hurting Christie or Corzine more by staying in the race.
The Democratic State Committee now admits paying for a robocall to Somerset County voters that slams Republican Chris Christie and promotes independent gubernatorial candidate Christopher Daggett.
A Democratic spokeswoman says the party’s chairman, Joe Cryan, was not aware of the robocalls when he denied that the state committee had anything to do with them yesterday afternoon.
Cryan, who told PolitickerNJ.com yesterday afternoon that the Democratic State Committee had “absolutely” nothing to do with the call, could not immediately be reached for comment…
Before the Democrats owned up to it, Daggett media advisor Bill Hillsman said the call might be a Republican trick to generate a sympathetic newspaper story.
Since Ed’s post this morning, three new polls have hit the wires: Democracy Corps has Corzine by five, Survey USA has Christie by three, and Monmouth has Corzine by two, with their polling director calling the race one of the most volatile he’s ever seen. All I can say is that I agree wholeheartedly with Capitol Confidential: “It speaks volumes that the Democratic party in New Jersey feels the best use of their resources is to promote a third-party’s candidate instead of their own.” Politically speaking, a Christie win tomorrow would be pure gravy to McDonnell’s walkover in Virginia and a Hoffman upset in NY-23, but on a gut level, it would be deeply depressing to think that a Republican can’t win in a blue state even in a political climate like this with an incumbent as feeble as Corzine. You might as well just cancel the general election going forward and let the Democratic primary decide who the governor is. For god’s sake, Jerseyans, Corzine? Really?
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Are you from Joisey? I’m from Joisey!
misterpeasea on November 2, 2009 at 8:14 PM
What exit?
faol on November 2, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Brilliant, still laughing.
bluemarlin on November 2, 2009 at 10:32 PM
I think it’s about time our minor-league Don Rickles gets the boot.
ddrintn on November 2, 2009 at 10:40 PM
About as much of a victory as a corrupt machine pol in blue New Jersey having to resort to tricks to get re-elected in our wonderful Hopeychangey era.
ddrintn on November 2, 2009 at 10:44 PM
To beat the Democratic machine in New Jersey you need a better than 5 % lead. Otherwise, tomorrow, a beaming Corzine will thank his constituents for his “miraculous victory”-dead people, cartoon characters,bussed in out of state “voters”, individuals voting multiple times at various precincts-being bussed there by ACORN and SEIU “volunteers”, illegal aliens-same bussing scenario-not to mention these same ACORN and SEIU thugs “losing” ballot boxes in known “Christie” territory as well as intimidation, extortion ‘ad infinitum’.
MaiDee on November 2, 2009 at 10:59 PM
I think really that goes for any state that’s in the grip of the Democrat party. For a Republican to win, it’ll take an obvious blowout. In a close race, there’ll always be some flunkies in precincts pulling Dem votes out of their asses.
ddrintn on November 2, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Ronin, quite scaring the poor child! Guns make him scream like a girl, and he doesn’t have any good role models–considering all the daddies his mommy has given him. And when he thinks of all the power behind the wheel of a NASCAR engine, why, it’s enough to put him off his rhythm…or fall off his bicycle, whichever comes first…
lovingmyUSA on November 2, 2009 at 11:09 PM
We voted in a damn 97 year old a week after he replaced a criminal, what do you expect?
Rbastid on November 2, 2009 at 11:39 PM
And don’t forget we also voted in Menendez while he was under an FBI investigation.
Tomorrow, all that CHANGES! We vote in Christie!
margategop517 on November 3, 2009 at 1:06 AM
I saw a headline somewhere tonight that said ACORN was out in force… that can only mean FRAUD!!!!! How many elections are they going to steal before we get rid of them? How can a democracy run with people messing with our voting system. It can’t and we are doomed.
petunia on November 3, 2009 at 1:38 AM
the board of elections in NY does nothing to prevent illegal aliens from registering to vote.
I have no doubt its the same in Jersey
I was rebutted by someone who showed me the registration form where at the bottom it asks if you are a citizen of the US
The problem is is that the workers, one who happened to be my Mother, arent allowed to ask or do anything to validate it.
How the fluck are we supposed to combat that.
I want to see a damn conservative say something about changing this moronic and seditious act.
It is after all the foundation of our government and the fact that NO politician of any stripe does anything or even mention the issue is telling.
Sarah, heres another issue that most Americans would appreciate you dealing with since none other will
Sonosam on November 3, 2009 at 3:55 AM
Sigh. Yeah, because Jonny’s got the “What, there’s an election? Who’s running? Whatever, I’m voting for the Democrat” thing from the Obliviot demographic.
Paul_in_NJ on November 3, 2009 at 7:36 AM
117.
Shenanigans abound today folks!
Seton Hall Law representing.
Bring it home Chris.
Russ
russcote on November 3, 2009 at 7:58 AM
Must suck to be such a coward that you wet your panties at the thought of expressing your own ideas.
MNHawk on November 3, 2009 at 8:02 AM
New Jersey is a corrupt, Democrat machine run state. By hook or by Corzine, err, crook, the Dems will find a way to win. I’d feel sorry for the citizens, but frankly they brought this onto themselves. They can spin for all I care.
Physics Geek on November 3, 2009 at 8:08 AM
Hey PG, I was listening and agreeing until you said I could spin.
You got something to say tough guy? Bring it.
Otherwise shut your goddamn mouth.
Russ
russcote on November 3, 2009 at 8:14 AM
That’s what I thought.
Russ
russcote on November 3, 2009 at 8:25 AM
/tard mode on
It must be Texas voters, responsible for top to bottom retardation in New Jersey government…
It must be Texas voters, responsible for top to bottom corruption in New Jersey government, year after year, decade after decade…
Especially Texas voters named “Bush.”
/tard mode off
MNHawk on November 3, 2009 at 8:45 AM
Exit 148 here :)
Libertarian Joseph on November 3, 2009 at 8:59 AM
I live in Bloomfield (north jersey) am I the only pro-free market person out here? Seems like everyone I run into is a dumb obamabot. Really, it amazes me how many smart people are completely ignorant when it comes to political issues. WOW
Libertarian Joseph on November 3, 2009 at 9:02 AM
A co-worker asked me yesterday, “if christie wins, will it affect the unions?” my reply: “no”
he got worried that he would take his union protection away or whatever. our union is SEIU and they make it hard to fire us. they had everyone call their congressman and read off a script that they hasd no healthcare, even co-workers WITH healthcare… everyone read from a script and I felt pressured to…but I didn’t
Libertarian Joseph on November 3, 2009 at 9:05 AM
Says the getalife who still won’t admit that far Left loon Paul Newman was one of the leading team owners on the “race fan” circuit.
Del Dolemonte on November 3, 2009 at 9:22 AM
If you took away voter fraud, ACORN, absentee ballots, wealth envy and selling votes, the Democrats would actually never win another election. It’s a bankrupt ideology that can only thrive through deceit……..
adamsmith on November 3, 2009 at 10:04 AM
It’s been reported that the nasal spray Zicam can reduce your sense of smell. … since the announcement, it’s been flying off the shelves in New Jersey.-
diogenes on November 3, 2009 at 6:12 PM
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