Republicans in Burlington County Back Congressional Slate

Mount Laurel, NJ – Following a thorough vetting process, the Burlington County Republican Screening Committee recommended an outstanding slate of 2020 congressional candidates Saturday morning, which the full county committee voted unanimously to endorse.

To begin the work now to unseat the incumbent Democrats pushing their radical agenda in Washington, D.C., the committee backed:

Claire Gustafson

in the First Congressional District

David Richter

in the Second Congressional District

Kate Gibbs

in the Third Congressional District

“The Burlington County Republican Committee has a long history of successfully recruiting and supporting diverse and dynamic candidates for elected office,” said Chairman Sean Earlen. “We’re proud to continue that tradition with Claire Gustafson, David Richter, and Kate Gibbs, who are ready to bring the values and priorities of South Jersey to Washington, and fight back against the do-nothing Democrats in Congress.”

Speaking specifically about the Third District, which covers 90% of the county, Earlen said that Kate Gibbs is the exact right candidate for what will be one of the most competitive races in the country.

“Andy Kim went to Washington promising to vote against Nancy Pelosi, and then broke that promise with his first vote. Now he’s toeing the party line again with this baseless impeachment stunt instead of doing the bipartisan work he was elected to do,” said Earlen. “He’s a failure and needs to go.”

“By nominating a millennial woman with a proven record of results like Kate Gibbs, we can start bringing civility and sanity back to our nation’s capital,” continued Earlen. “As a South Jersey native, Kate is no DC insider. From being raised by a single mother and putting herself through college to cutting taxes every year she was in office and creating job opportunities for working families, Kate’s powerful story and broad-based appeal make her the only candidate running who can defeat Andy Kim in 2020.”

ELECTION 2020: Norcross Receives More Endorsements

CAMDEN CITY new jersey—It\’s not even 2020 but that hasn\’t stopped organizations and leaders from stepping up and endorsing Congressman Donald Norcross\’ re-election! This week, Congressman Norcross earned the support of the Sierra Club, Parenthood Action Fund, and the Speaker of the House of

Representatives Nancy Pelosi.

In addition to the Speaker’s endorsement, came an astounding explanation as to why she supports Congressman Norcross. Here’s what Speaker Pelosi had to say about our Congressman:

\”From working tirelessly to provide our children with a high-quality education to protecting our national security and advocating for lower drug costs, Congressman Norcross always ensures that the issues of his constituents are at the forefront,” said Speaker Pelosi. “Congressman Norcross is a relentless champion for labor and progressive issues who is fighting to increase Americans’ paychecks at a time when the wages of our workers are falling further and further behind. His patriotic service in the Congress is respected throughout

Josh Duvall: Small Businesses Prepare for Shakedown as Broke NJ Comes to Collect

CHERRY HILL – NJ CD-1 GOP candidate Josh Duvall released the following statement:

“The Netflix blockbuster, ‘The Irishman’ and the state of New Jersey have something in common – they’re both experts in small business shakedowns.”

“Now, facing more than $200 Billion in debt, ranking 50th in the nation in financial health, and burdening every taxpayer with a $65,000 share of the bill (on top of the nations highest income and property taxes, source:

https://www.truthinaccounting.org/library/doclib/NJ-2018-2pager.pdf

) they have decided to double down their attacks on small business owners like you and me.”

“The recent

independent contractor

bill is nothing more than mafia style ‘protection’ codified into state law. The state of New Jersey claims it’s helping defend workers, while at the same time destroying the job opportunities the middle class and working poor depend on. ”

“It doesn’t stop there. Other industries are facing massive increases in licensing, fees and regulation costs. As the owner of a small financial planning and accounting practice, my cost to do business in this state increased by 86% from 2019 to 2020 alone.”

“This shouldn’t surprise us. New Jersey has used taxpayers as a perpetual piggy bank for decades. Making promises they never intended to keep.”

“What’s the solution? How about reasonable cuts to spending, decreasing local, county, and state taxes, lowering burdensome regulations that stifle growth, and clearing out the cronyism that has destroyed industry competition, for starters. Those solutions aren’t discussed because our state’s Democratic party leaders aren’t interested in taking responsibility for poor financial governance. That’s one of a number of reasons why we need new leadership.”

“I don’t care if you’re a Republican, Democrat, or Independent – it’s time ‘We the People’ demanded accountability and change from our elected officials.”

ABOUT: Duvall received his bachelors in Management, concentrating in Finance and Marketing from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and his Executive Degree in Financial Planning from the Fischer School of Business at The Ohio State University. Duvall currently runs his own financial planning and accounting business, and works with other organizations managing their marketing and online content. He also works with several non-profits, sits on the Cherry Hill GOP committee, volunteers with youth sports, and is actively involved in his local church. Duvall is a cancer survivor and is married with two young children.

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For more information visit

www.duvallforcongress.com

Camden County and Gloucester County Republicans Gather Toys for Tots

DEPTFORD – Recently the Camden County and Gloucester County Republican organizations came together for their third annual joint collection event for Toys for Tots at Adelphia Restaurant.

“Our two organizations work well together,” Gloucester County Republican Chairwoman Jacci Vigilante said. “We share parts of two congressional districts, two state legislative districts and office space. While our two organizations often work together to try to win elections, this particular event is without a doubt a favorite of the rank-and-file. Everyone is happy to come together for this good cause.”

The two organizations combined to collect more than 500 toys for children that might otherwise have little to celebrate at Christmas.

“Our joint Toys for Tots collection has quickly become a tradition for our organizations,” Camden County Republican Chairman Rich Ambrosino said. “Many members of our organizations are considered community leaders, as such, it is important we are active within the community. This is to us, one great way of giving a little back and we’re all happy to do it.”

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GUEST OPINION: PELOSI DEFENSIVELY INVOKES HER RELIGION

by Bill Donahue

The Catholic League

Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on Nancy Pelosi’s response to a reporter’s question:

As House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi was leaving her press conference today, reporter James Rosen asked her, “Do you hate the president, Madame Speaker?”

Pelosi was livid. She spun around and, pointing at Rosen, said, “I was raised in a Catholic house. We don’t hate anybody—not anybody in the world. So don’t accuse me of that.” Rosen replied that he never accused her of anything. Red hot with anger, she returned to the podium where she warned him, “don’t mess with me.”

Regarding President Trump, she labeled him a “cruel” man. She then went back to the well. “As a Catholic,” she said, “I resent you using the word hate in a sentence that addresses me.”

Whether Pelosi hates the president, or anyone else, is impossible to say, though labeling him “cruel” surely invites speculation.

What bothers many practicing Catholics is her selective invocation of her Catholic status. Here are a few examples.

Pelosi is a champion of abortion rights, for any reason, and at any time of pregnancy, including instances when a baby can be killed who is 80 percent born. [Note: The U.S. bishops recently named “the threat of abortion” as the “preeminent priority” for Catholics.]

Pelosi rejects the Church’s teachings on marriage, holding that two men can marry and raise a family (adopted children, of course) in a manner that is no different from the normal arrangement of a man and a woman.

Pelosi works tirelessly to support bills like the Equality Act that would devastate religious liberty while also undermining the Catholic Church.

Pelosi will never support school vouchers for indigent minorities, consigning them to public schools that wealthy white people like her wouldn’t set foot in.

Pelosi is such a rank hypocrite that she not only selectively, and defensively, wears her religion on her sleeve, she has the gall to call herself a “

conservative Catholic

.”

She would be well advised either to stop rejecting Church teachings on core moral issues, or stop playing the Catholic card to justify her opposition to them.

Contact: Ashley Etienne, communications director for Pelosi:

ashley.etienne@mail.house.gov

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Former Freeholder Director Backs Gustafson

COLLINGSWOOD – Republican congressional candidate in CD1, Claire Gustafson, announced today that she has earned the endorsement of Camden County’s last Republican Freeholder Director, Joe Condo.

“I’ve had the opportunity to meet with both announced Republican candidates in the First Congressional District and Claire Gustafson is clearly the better choice,” former Camden County Freeholder Director Joe Condo said. “Claire has repeatedly stepped up for the party, held local office and most recently resurrected Camden County’s Republican women organization. She has the skillset needed to take on South Jersey’s political machine.”

Condo joins Greenwich Township Mayor George W. Shivery, Jr., former Magnolia Mayor Joe Adolf and former Stratford Councilman John Dudley in endorsing Claire Gustafson’s candidacy.

“Former Freeholder Director Joe Condo is a remarkable man who’s proven he knows what it takes to win, I am proud and honored to have earned his endorsement,” Claire Gustafson said.

About Claire Gustaafson: Active in her community, Claire is currently the President of Camden County New Jersey Republican Women, a former school board member in Collingswood, a former soccer and Little League coach and a member of Collingswood’s historic commission. She’s owned her own small business for over 30 years and is married with four sons, one daughter and several grandchildren.

McKnight Bill Requires NJ Students to Learn Cursive

(TRENTON) – Elementary schools in New Jersey would be required to teach students how to read and write in cursive under legislation recently introduced by Assemblywoman Angela McKnight.

The bill (

A-6010

) would require elementary school curriculum to include activities and instructional materials to help students become proficient in reading and writing cursive by the end of third grade.

Research

suggests that learning to read and write in cursive benefits the development of cognitive, motor and literacy skills, and may help students with learning disabilities like

dyslexia

read and write with greater ease.

However, since cursive was dropped as a requirement under Common Core standards in 2010, many schools have opted not to include cursive in their curriculum.

“In some cases, children are entering middle school without knowing how to sign their own name in cursive,” said McKnight (D-Hudson). “We are doing our children a disservice by not teaching them a vital skill they will need for the rest of their lives.”

Nearly two dozen states have made efforts to reintroduce cursive in schools, including Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas.

“Our world has indeed become increasingly dependent on technology, but how will our students ever know how to read a scripted font on a word document, or even sign the back of a check, if they never learn to read and write in cursive?” said McKnight. “This bill will ensure every young student in New Jersey will have this valuable skill to carry with them into adulthood.”

The legislation would apply to the first full school year following the date of enactment. It now heads to the Assembly Education Committee for review.

Burlington County Young Republicans Endorse Kate Gibbs for Congress

Mount Holly, New Jersey – The Burlington County Young Republicans (BCYR) announced their

endorsement of fellow millennial Kate Gibbs in New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District.

“Kate Gibbs is the leader South Jersey needs in Washington,” said Angelo Lamberto, Chairman of the

BCYR. “As one of the youngest women elected to countywide office, Kate is a trailblazer with a proven

record of cutting taxes, creating jobs, improving county infrastructure, and strengthening our schools.

With her real-world experience and expertise, Kate Gibbs is the best candidate for the job. We look

forward to working to ensure her victory.”

Kate Gibbs, a lifelong resident of the Garden State, is seeking the Republican nomination for the U.S.

House of Representatives in New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District.

The district stretches from the Delaware River to the Atlantic Ocean, encompassing both Burlington and

Ocean counties.

Gibbs previously served as the Director of the Burlington County Board of Freeholders. Holding a B.A.

from American University and an M.B.A. from Drexel University, Gibbs works to promote economic

development and job creation for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825.

“I want Kate Gibbs to be our next Congresswoman and New Jersey’s first woman representative in South

Jersey,” said Abigail Orr, Treasurer of the BCYR. “We are frustrated with Andy Kim’s lack of leadership.

He continuously prioritizes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s radical platform over the needs of his

constituents, voting with her more than 90% of the time. Kate Gibbs will get New Jersey’s 3rd

Congressional District back on track.”

The Burlington County Young Republicans is a grassroots organization open to those 18-40 years of age

who work or reside in Burlington County, New Jersey.

NJ Sierra Club Endorses Norcross for Congress

CHERRY HILL, NJ – The Sierra Club endorsed Congressman Donald Norcross, a champion for

environmental protection.

“I strongly believe we must protect and defend our environment from attack, especially from President Trump and his administration. I am committed to working with fellow environmentalists to promote green energy, protect our air and water, and reject efforts to deny climate change,” said Congressman Donald Norcross. “I am proud to be endorsed by the Sierra Club, an organization that knows we must preserve our environment for our children and grandchildren, and fights for our planet day in and day out. I will continue to stand with the Sierra Club and against the Trump Administration’s anti-science agenda.”

As a member of Congress, Donald Norcross strongly supports green energy solutions and is fighting to clean Superfund sites and keep oil rigs away from the Jersey Shore.

“Congressman Norcross is an environmental leader and has championed protecting wild paces. He is an avid outdoors person and supports full funding of the Water and Land Conservation Fund. Congressman Norcross also supports legislation that helps protect open space, our clean water and prohibit drilling off the Jersey Shore. He is a leader on climate change and cleaning up Superfund Sites in New Jersey. Congressman Norcross has been instrumental in moving forward on electric vehicles and renewable energy while fighting air pollution. He is also the only congressman that is licensed to install solar panels. Congressman Norcross has a stellar voting record when it comes to protecting the air we breathe and the water we drink and we proudly endorse him for another term,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi Endorses Norcross

December 4, 2019

Cherry Hill — U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has endorsed Congressman Donald Norcross for re-election.

“From working tirelessly to provide our children with a high-quality education to protecting our national security and advocating for lower drug costs, Congressman Norcross always ensures that the issues of his constituents are at the forefront,” said Speaker Pelosi. “Congressman Norcross is a relentless champion for labor

and progressive issues who is fighting to increase Americans’ paychecks at a time when the wages of our workers are falling further and further behind. His patriotic service in the Congress is respected throughout his state and the country. I am proud to support Donald Norcross’ reelection.”

Congressman Norcross strongly supports Speaker Pelosi’s efforts to defend our democracy, support working families, lower prescription drug costs, and hold President Trump and his administration accountable.

“Speaker Pelosi and I share a deep commitment to standing up for what is right – including fair wages for working men and women, affordable access to health care, quality education and a sustainable environment – and we are working tirelessly to defend our democracy against President Trump and his administration’s divisive, dangerous agenda,” said Congressman Norcross. “I sincerely thank Speaker Pelosi for her trust and support as we work side–by–side to uphold America’s values for the people we are elected to serve.”

Congress’ only electrician, Norcross serves as the Vice-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and its liaison to the Labor community. He is a lead sponsor of the Raise the Wage Act to responsibly raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Norcross has long supported opening impeachment proceedings for President Trump, having voted to advance articles of impeachment as early as 2017. In addition to Speaker Pelosi’s endorsement, Norcross has earned the support of a diverse group of organizations that represent the interests of working people and our rights to education, health care and environmental justice, including the Congressional Progressive Caucus, the National Education Association (NEA / NJEA), the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and the Sierra Club.