NJ-05: Stay Neutral

by: ahf8

Tue Feb 27, 2007 at 04:43:02 PM EST

I supported Paul Aronsohn in 2006. And I am a big fan of his. He is smart, he is energetic, and he demonstrated his tenacity in a campaign that was dogged by a lack of attention by the national party committees.

ahf8 :: NJ-05: Stay Neutral

Paul is thinking about running again in 2008. I've discussed this with him and I think it's a good idea.

But I will not endorse a particular candidate in the Democratic primary until the various candidates prove themselves worthy of support. We should not blindly support any one candidate, and Governor Corzine and Chairman Cryan should be wary of throwing their support behind a candidate this early in the race.

I hope Paul runs. But there should be a vigorous Democratic primary that will encourage the candidates to hone their policy positions and become better candidates to face Garrett in 2008.

The one thing I will say here and now, I will not support any candidate who negatively attacks another Democrat in the race. So for those Democrats out there that think it's a smart idea to get nasty, forget it. Let's stay focused on the real opponent, extremist Scott Garrett.

I invite all the Democratic candidates to lay out their reasons for running here on Retire Garrett. And I hope our site can host a live Democratic primary debate, live blogged for every candidate to see free of charge.

So come one, come all, our minds are open.

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NJ-05: Stay Neutral | 2 comments

Fair enough, ahf8. (0.00 / 0)

But there's also nothing wrong with supporting someone if you think they're best for the job. I spent the last election learning about him and I'm supporting Paul Aronsohn. Of course, just like everyone here, I'll support whoever ends up being the candidate against Garrett. As a matter of fact, I'd support a blind, rabid 3 legged dog over Garrett.

I think Paul Aronsohn would make a fantastic Congressman, and I will support him until he's decides not to run or is out of it.

by: Sidd Finch @ Tue Feb 27, 2007 at 22:03:24 PM UTC

Point of order: (0.00 / 0)

It is, at the very least, quite unclear as to whether Corzine and Cryan have supported anyone at this early point.

If they have endorsed(for purposes of conversation only...) at this early point, I would have very severe questions about their judgement and their commitment to the fullness of the (small d) democratic process in the 5th.

I do believe that it is time for those two worthies to issue very unambiguous statements about where they stand at this time. Complete clarification is in order.

Should Mr. Aronsohn win the nom, I would be disappointed if they did not endorse him.

But let the people speak, first.

The nom de plume has a long and distinguished history.

by: Tandalayo Scheisskopf @ Thu Mar 01, 2007 at 05:57:22 AM UTC