JOHN MCCAIN 2008 ANNOUNCES NEW JERSEY LEADERSHIP TEAM
ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced its New Jersey Leadership Team. Former Governor Tom Kean, Sr. will serve as the Honorary New Jersey State Chair. State Senator Bill Baroni (R-Hamilton) will serve as State Chair and former Congressman Dick Zimmer will serve as Honorary Vice Chair to lead John McCain's growing grassroots organization in New Jersey leading up to the Garden State's February 5th primary.
"The dangerous times in which we live require proven leadership," said New Jersey State Chair Bill Baroni. "John McCain is the only candidate with the national security experience, record of reform and courage needed to serve as commander in chief from day one."
John McCain thanked his New Jersey leadership team stating, "I am thankful to have the support of so many civic and political leaders in New Jersey. Their leadership and support will prove invaluable as we work towards victory in the Garden State on February 5th."
JOHN MCCAIN 2008 NEW JERSEY LEADERSHIP TEAM
National Finance Co-Chairs
Larry Bathgate
Former Congressman Jim Courter (RNJ)
Lew Eisenberg
Honorary State Chair
Former Governor Tom Kean, Sr.
Honorary State Vice Chair
Former Congressman Dick Zimmer (RNJ)
State Chair
State Senator Bill Baroni, Mercer & Middlesex Counties
State Campaign Coordinator
Rick Mroz, Former Chief Counsel to Gov. Whitman
Veterans Coalition Chair
Capt. Don Marshall, Jr., U.S. Air Force (Ret.)
New Jersey Steering Committee Members
Chairman Keith Davis, Atlantic County
Chairman Rick DeMichele, Camden County
County Clerk Kathleen Donovan, Bergen County
Matt Eventoff, Mercer County
Former Transportation Commissioner and Assemblywoman Hazel Gluck, Ocean County
Former State Senator Bill Gormley, Atlantic County
Deputy Chairman Matt Kazmierczak, Bergen County
State Senator Sean Kean, Monmouth County
Ed McGlynn, Monmouth County
Morris County Freeholder John Murphy
Wayne Councilwoman Ann Mary O'Rourke, Passaic County
State Senator Kevin O'Toole, Bergen and Passaic Counties
Morris County Sheriff Ed Rochford
State Assemblyman David Rible, Monmouth County
State Assemblyman David Russo, Bergen and Passaic Counties
Former Chairwoman Rita Shade, Salem County
Mike Torpey, Mercer County
New Jersey Republican State Party Chairman Tom Wilson
JOHN MCCAIN 2008 ANNOUNCES NEW JERSEY LEGISLATIVE ENDORSEMENTS
ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that New Jersey State Senator Kevin O'Toole (R-Wayne), State Assemblyman David Russo (R-Midland Park) and State Assemblyman David P. Rible (R-Wall Township) have endorsed John McCain for president. These legislators will add their combined years of legislative and political experience to John McCain's growing grassroots organization in New Jersey.
"John McCain is the strongest and most prepared Republican candidate to restore Americans' trust in government, to cut wasteful spending, and to protect us from the threat of radical Islamic extremism," said State Senator Kevin O'Toole (R-Wayne), who serves as whip of the Senate Republican Caucus and Chairman of the Essex County Republican Party. "New Jersey voters especially appreciate John McCain's straight talk, his integrity, and his readiness to serve as commander in chief from day one. I am proud to support his candidacy for president."
"I support John McCain because of his unparalleled experience and leadership in the area of national security," explained State Assemblyman David Russo (R-Midland Park). "We need a leader who can face America's challenges and restore trust in our government. John McCain is that leader."
"Now more than ever, our nation needs an American hero like John McCain," said State Assemblyman David P. Rible (R-Wall Township). "John McCain is the only candidate who understands what it takes to keep our families safe and secure. His proven record of leadership on national security issues makes him the right leader for our country."
John McCain expressed his appreciation for Senator O'Toole, Assemblyman Russo and Assemblyman Rible's support, stating, "As representatives at the State House in Trenton, these leaders have displayed their service and commitment to the people of New Jersey. I'm proud to have Republican leaders and dedicated public servants like them as part of our organization as we work toward victory in the Garden State on February 5th."
