New Jersey Republicans Face an Uphill Fight, the Party Chairman Says

New Jersey Republicans Face an Uphill Fight, the Party Chairman Says

By DAVID W. CHEN
Published: November 12, 2005
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Nov. 11 - Three days after his party suffered a decisive loss in the New Jersey governor's race, the chairman of the state's Republican Party suggested on Friday that it would be difficult though not impossible to win a statewide election in the foreseeable future.

Tom Wilson, the chairman, said several factors were at work against the party, which has not had one of its statewide candidates win since 1997.

He said his party faced inherent disadvantages, noting that New Jersey has 270,000 more registered Democrats than Republicans and that the state's Democratic Party has more financial resources.

To reach what Mr. Wilson called a "reasonably level playing field," he said, a successful Republican candidate would need an extra dose of charisma, a particular expertise, an appealing personal or family history - or, better yet, all of the above.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/12/nyregion/metrocampaigns/12campaign.html

I think then we can beat Tom Kean, Jr. next year for the senate. Cordey has a 71% approval rating, and would have won by a bigger margin than Corzine did had he been the candidate for Gov. this year.

Gee, I wonder if the GOP will ask Bush to campaign in NJ next year? :)

are all prime and worthy contenders. Menendez especially comes from a densely populated county. All Kean has going for him is the family name. Just like Bush.

ethical problems?