CD5 and CD3

by: William Dennberg

Thu Jan 19, 2012 at 02:51:52 PM EST

I have lived in Northwestern New Jersey in CD5 for over 30 years, but for the last 9+ years I have had the misfortune of having Scott Garrett as my Representative in Congress. Assemblywoman Connie Wagner would be my choice to unseat him. Having served in the Assembly since 2008, representing the 38th District, she has proven to be a champion of progressive ideals and values. I also think that Connie will be able to raise a significant amount of money in order to compete against Garrett and the Tea Party money.

Dr. Tom Sacks-Wilner lives in Medford, CD3. For several years I have been a donor to Tom's fundraising/bundling group. He is a person who raises money readily and efficiently. With an expansive donor base that he has fashioned, he can easily raise at least $6 million from now to November 6. His ability to fundraise will provide the mandatory funds needed to define Jon Runyan. He has been politically active behind the scenes, especially in progressive causes.

In light of the Republican-favorable redistricting, Connie and Tom would each have a mountain to climb to defeat their respective opponent; however the challenge is certainly not insurmountable. I believe both would make their races interesting, should they choose to run.

William Dennberg :: CD5 and CD3

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CD5 and CD3 | 7 comments

both races will be tough (0.00 / 0)

good news is Connie's a seasoned and effective campaigner and Dr. Tom is a legendary south jersey fund raiser for true blue democrats.

activist for hire.

by: Jay Lassiter @ Thu Jan 19, 2012 at 22:55:51 PM UTC

Do you think that... (0.00 / 0)

...running Dr. Tom would be better than running Shelley Adler, who would have to move in order to run? I would love to see Adler run against Rob Andrews, but I seriously doubt that she would buck the Norcross machine.

by: Bertin Lefkovic @ Fri Jan 20, 2012 at 15:35:05 PM UTC

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She wouldn't have to move. (0.00 / 0)

You don't have to live in the district you run in, ask Steve Rothman.

by: Matthew Jordan @ Fri Jan 20, 2012 at 17:04:10 PM UTC

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Not the time and place... (0.00 / 0)

...for snide remarks. Rothman is moving back to Englewood to run in CD9 and Adler would most likely move to CD3 if she chose to run there.

by: Bertin Lefkovic @ Fri Jan 20, 2012 at 17:20:58 PM UTC

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I have NO idea.... (0.00 / 0)

.....why the name Shelley Adler keeps coming up for this seat. i'd be very surprised to learn she was even interested in it.

activist for hire.

by: Jay Lassiter @ Fri Jan 20, 2012 at 21:14:39 PM UTC

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I'm not making it up (0.00 / 0)

Her name is mentioned in most articles about CD3, but since this is "your side of the street", I will take your word for it. This Dr. Tom guy seems like a perfectly acceptable candidate. Good luck with him.

by: Bertin Lefkovic @ Fri Jan 20, 2012 at 21:35:20 PM UTC

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I can't speak on behalf of... (0.00 / 0)

Shelley Adler. I don't know her. I have known Tom since the mid-90's through donor causes and fundraising events. I can say that as well as being a tremendous fundraiser he is politically astute. I hope he runs, I, along with other donors, have been encouraging him to run for months

Bill Dennberg

by: William Dennberg @ Fri Jan 20, 2012 at 22:14:45 PM UTC

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