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Post by admin on Jun 27, 2006 8:16:25 GMT -5
This likely to be the race that most of us watch for the November election. So far I am disappointed in what I see. The two candidates are spending way too much time on mud slinging rather than issues. I did miss the debate last night, but will play catch up in the papers today.
I hope that some person can write on this board in favor of Menendez. I likely will not. So far his term as our Senator has been uninspiring and out of touch.
Two issues I do not like about Menendez is his stance on illegal immigration and his lack of support for the current war in the middle east.
On the illegal immigration issue, he has been against true reform. His record is one that is out of touch with most voters, and friendly toward illegals. He has been reported as having been a key player in the Senate in passing it's version of immigration reform. We all know by now that the Senate version is watered down and if enacted, will not solve, but enhance the current crisis we have with open borders and illegal behavior. Our other Senator, Lautenberg, is also on board with Menendez.
On the war front, Menendez has also voted in favor of the non- binding senate resolution to cut and run from Iraq. Lautenberg also did the same. Those who have taken this stance are a part of anti-American sentiment and have undermined our country and President. The Michael Moore types have given this country a run of lies, all for political gain. Although there is much to be criticized about the war and our President, the left wing is out of touch. Voters and Congress have stayed true to this war several times now, and yet some keep going with cowardice and lies.
As far as Tom Kean, I will stop short of any endorsement at this time. He will need to prove to all of us that he is listening and willing to respond to voter concerns. I have been on his web site, and there does appear to be some hope. If he continues a campaign of Menendez bashing he will likely lose. I believe for many voters it will be a decision of going third party or staying home on election day if Kean does not pull through.
If Kean does win, he will be the first Republican in many years to hold the office of a New Jersey Senator.
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Post by Marc LeVine on Jun 27, 2006 9:15:01 GMT -5
This is a classic, modern day political campaign at a time we need fresh ideas and a better ear towards public sentiment. These two guys are waging a war of attrition, not willing to understand that the last man standing may still not be good enough to earn our respect.
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Post by admin on Jun 27, 2006 9:39:34 GMT -5
This is a classic, modern day political campaign at a time we need fresh ideas and a better ear towards public sentiment. These two guys are waging a war of attrition, not willing to understand that the last man standing may still not be good enough to earn our respect. I will second that statement. And we wonder why so many stay home on election day. |
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Post by Freehold Resident on Jun 29, 2006 11:49:41 GMT -5
Don't forget that in this year's Freeholder race is former Boro Councilwoman, Barbara McMorrow. Last year she came within an earshot of winning the same election. It will be interesting to see how she does this time. I am really not familiar with who her running mate is or who she is running against - some guy from Manalapan I think. One thing is for sure, all the old names are missing in this election. I think that Mr. Narozanick is the last of the old regime and he is retiring this year. Used to be the same faces year after year. Now, you really have to think hard to remember the names of the guys up there now.
FR
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Post by richardkelsey on Jun 30, 2006 19:27:28 GMT -5
Mr. Kean is weak on protecting lawful citizens from the effects of illegal aliens. He is a retread where party bosses front a non-leader who has money and name recognition.
New Jersey needs leadership -- and neither Mr. Kean nor Mr. Menedez fit the description.
Leadership is not getting people to agree to eat ice cream. Leadership is getting people to agree to eat Brussel sprouts.
In Jersey, the politicians are all serving ice cream. You are paying for it.
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Post by admin on Jul 1, 2006 10:09:29 GMT -5
Richard, Do you have any specifics to back up you previous post on Kean? I know that many of us will never vote Menendez, so the question is third party or stay home on election day, if Kean does not show backbone.
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Post by admin on Jul 2, 2006 19:13:04 GMT -5
Nooneyouknow, That was a good link you provided. It is unfortunate if New Jersey does not get a Senator who will represent the state in a good way. I really hope that many people write Kean and drive the point home that Americans want real reform and a leader who will show some back bone.
On the contact page, I have provided Keans web site address.
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Post by richardkelsey on Jul 5, 2006 7:58:28 GMT -5
"Richard, Do you have any specifics to back up you previous post on Kean? "
Mr. Kean wrote a breathless and embarrassing piece to the Park Press about 12-18 months ago defending illegal immigrants and insinuating that opposition to illegal immigration was based on bias. I sent him a letter to which he never responded. I also attempted to contact his office -- repeatedly.
His position on this issue morphs based on the politics of the day -- which is a key indicator of a lack of leadership.
I agree that if one is a single issue voter in Freehold -- i.e. immigration -- there are no real choices in New Jersey.
There are very few issues on which I would consider myself a single issue voter. In fact, on some very important issues, I have voted for candidates whose views are different than mine. When I have done so, however, it was because the candidate showed a reasoned and intelligent view on a given issue. (Kean does not so qualify for this exception -- in my opinion.)
Kean is an 3rd string legislator. His rise to the top of the field is indicative of two political realities. One, name recognition and pedigree is vital in politics and two, the state of the Republican party in New Jersey is not good. Seriously, if Tom Kean's name were Tom Smith -- he would would not be a candidate. Absent that name -- he has absolutely no business in the race. New Jersey needs state-wide leadership based on a record of service together with ideas and ideals for he future, not name recognition.
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Post by admin on Jul 5, 2006 16:09:47 GMT -5
Well, It does appear that New Jersey is yet, again, voting for the least of two boring evils. As far as voters in Freehold being single issue, I doubt that many of us are. School funding, property taxes, national security, eminent domain and many others are certainly at the top of the list. The illegal immigration issue is one that has interested me in recent years due to the fact that I have long believed that it is a bigger issue than many people realize. The national origin or economic status of the illegals is of little concern. I came to the conclusion many years ago that nothing would be done until it is too late. Over recent years we have seen this issue really take off. In the least it is good to see a national dialog. This issue also tells us quite a bit as to where a candidate stands. It is an issue that can define the difference between two candidates. Kean and Menendez, one and the same?  |
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Post by Marc LeVine on Jul 7, 2006 10:52:51 GMT -5
Yes, about three years ago Sean Kean stuck his nose in Freehold's internal affairs and got slapped. He has never represented our district and had no business getting involved here. Back then, I wrote an editorial to that effect. I think at that time he was new to his office, so perhaps it was a learning experience.
It's good that you pointed out that Thomas Kean and Sean Kean are two different people, most likely are not blood related and they seem a world apart in their political views - especially regarding illegal immigration.
Marc L.
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Post by richardkelsey on Jul 7, 2006 16:07:41 GMT -5
Yes -- I owe Mr. Tom Kean an apology. I did mix-up my Keans.
It was Sean Kean who wrote the piece or which I was thinking. If you get a chance to vote against him -- please do.
I can't give you an informed opinion about Tom Kean Jr. I don't know anything about him -- other than my guess that if his name were Tom Smith -- he would likely not be a viable candidate.
Again -- however -- I am sorry to have smeared him with my mix-up on Sean Kean. What I said about Sean Kean, however, stands.
I would have owned up earlier -- but I was in Freehold for a funeral.
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