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Rooney Dubbed Rising Star

Apr. 21 Matt Rooney, Save Jersey 9 comments

Gannett Papers Identify Rooney, Webber as “Rising Stars” in New Jersey Politics

By Brian McGovern | The Save Jersey Blog

Rising Star Gannett ArticleIf you read one of New Jersey’s Gannett newspapers on Sunday (The Courier Post, Courier News, Daily Record, Vineland Daily Journal, Ocean County Observer, Asbury Park Press, or Home New Tribune), Save Jerseyans, then you probably saw our Blogger-in-Chief Matt Rooney’s profile.

. According to Gannett:

Some of the names you may already have heard of. If you haven’t yet, political observers from around New Jersey believe there is a good chance you may in the next five to 10 years, if not sooner. We contacted party leaders and elected officials from every corner of the state and asked them to tell us which elected or aspiring public officials, or those behind the scenes, were likely to emerge as the next generation of leaders at the regional and state levels and beyond…”

You can read the APP.com version here. Matt made the “top dozen” along with Asm. Jay Webber (R-Morris), Asm. Caroline Casagrande (R-Monmouth) and Assembly hopeful Maria Rodriguez-Gregg (R-Burlington). The report noted that Matt had “become an influential voice in the Republican Party” and “has developed a following around the state.” Other notables can viewed here.

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McGovern’s Electoral Map Final Prediction

Nov. 05 Brian McGovern, Election 2012, Save Jersey 51 comments

The big day has finally come. After over a year of campaigning, billions spent, and tensions running high on both sides of the aisle, Election Day 2012 is but a mere sunrise away. No matter what happens tomorrow, I think the fact that this chapter in America’s story can finally come to a close is worth appreciating.

Of course, even with that soothing though in mind, we are all still going insane wanting to know how it ends. Well, here is my final prediction with no toss up states (click to enlarge) which you’ll note is materially different from Matt Rooney’s Save Jersey map:

Final count for my map is 279 for Romney, 259 for President Obama. A clear and decisive victory for the challenger, and of course for the American taxpayer.

To come to these conclusions, I looked at the latest polls of good repute, the evolving narratives in the news, and the general feeling on the ground.

The leaner states are as follows: Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Nevada, Colorado, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, and finally, Minnesota. Yes, Minnesota.

These states could really go either way, but in the interest of finality, I have decided to make an executive decision on each state. This is how it broke down…

CONTINUE READING….

SNL Perfectly Recreates Joe Biden’s Debate Demeanor

Oct. 14 Debates, Election 2012 45 comments

Everyone knows that Saturday Night Live is a decidedly liberal program. They go after Republicans far more often than Democrats and often ignore the worst of Democrat scandal, hypocrisy, and stupidity.

However, last night SNL did a great job at reproducing Vice President Biden’s odd behavior at last week’s debate. They also made some funny observations on Paul Ryan drinking way too much water.

Check it out:

LIVE STREAM: 2012 Vice Presidential Debate

Oct. 11 Debates, Election 2012 2 comments

Many of you have been waiting for this night for a long time. Now, you will finally get to see the budget genius himself, Paul Ryan, take on the gaffe-tastic Joe Biden.

You can WATCH the one and only Vice Presidential debate of 2012 live-streamed (below) and follow along via Twitter (also below), or for your social media-holics, at our Twitter page via handle @SaveJersey and on Facebook.com/SaveJerseyBlog…

How is the debate going? Who is winning? Interesting observations heading into the debate? Or just want to campaign for your guy anywhere and everywhere? No worries. Comment below…

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Romney’s Breakout Debate vs. Obama’s Public Breakdown

Oct. 04 Debates, Election 2012 9 comments

It is true, Save Jerseyans: Mitt Romney went through a 90-minute debate with President Obama and had no single “breakout” moment in the entire exchange.

There was no “there you go again” moment. No single sound bite for voters to take away and say that that was the moment when Mitt Romney definitively turned the tide and beat President Obama.

Because he did not need one.

CONTINUE READING….

Mitt Continues to Compliment When He Should Draw Contrast

Sep. 27 Barack Obama, Election 2012, Mitt Romney 6 comments

I apologize in advance as this is a bit of a rant, Save Jerseyans, but what does Mitt Romney think he is doing?!

Campaigns, or successful ones anyway, are all about contrast. You need to tell voters why you are great, the other guy is not great, and how you being there will be better for everyone involved.

Here is an example of what you should never do, from the pages of The Washington Post.

At an open-press fundraiser in Atlanta on Wednesday, Mitt Romney defended himself against Democratic attacks by saying that both he and President Obama care about poor and middle-class Americans.”

He cannot be serious?

Let’s break this down slowly….

CONTINUE READING….

Romney Needs to Turn “Free Cell Phone” Viral Video Into TV Spot (VIDEO)

Sep. 27 Barack Obama, Election 2012, Mitt Romney 10 comments

The video below shows that the United States is quite literally doomed.

This woman is apparently voting for Obama solely based on the fact that he steers taxpayer money in her direction. It is disgusting, it is wrong, and it would make an awesome ad for Mitt Romney:

Unfortunately, the Romney campaign, being sheepish and scared to go on offense at all, would never run this on television. But just imagine it.

Play this clip in its entirety, and then end with, “America doesn’t have to stay on this path. Vote Romney/Ryan.”

 

Romney Needs to Push Coal in Next Week’s Debate

Sep. 27 Barack Obama, Election 2012, Mitt Romney 84 comments

Mitt Romney is in trouble. He needs Ohio to win the White House; there is virtually no path to the White House that does not include Ohio. The latest polling is, to say the least, troubling in the Buckeye state.

According to Real Clear Politics, President Obama is leading in Ohio by 5.2 percent. Some other polls that are tending to use insanely high Democrat turnout models are saying he leads by double digits. Either scenario is a nightmare for Mitt Romney.

Next Wednesday Romney has his first opportunity to go toe to toe with the President. Like Ronald Reagan in 1980, he has an opportunity to strike a chord with the American people. If he can draw some serious contrasts between himself and President Obama, there is a chance he could swing the polls, which are admittedly close in most places, in his direction before it’s too late.

However, none of that will matter unless he can change the perception in Ohio.

There is really only one way to do that: coal…

CONTINUE READING….