Bergen GOP Rivals Donovan and Yudin declare peace pact for 2014 campaign
HACKENSACK – On a snowy day in Bergen County’s capital, Hackensack still did not freeze over. But for many political observers of Bergen’s strife-torn Republican Party, Hell did.
Longtime GOP rivals Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan and Bergen Republican Chairman Bob Yudin stood together in front of a crowd of close to 50 people at Bergen GOP headquarters in Hackensack and declared a truce, proclaiming unity in the face of what could be a bruising 2014 re-election campaign for Donovan.
“Kathe Donovan has been in Bergen County elective office for many years, and her name recognition and record of service to the residents of our 70 municipalities is unparalleled,” Yudin said. “We don’t always agree on the issues, but that’s what makes the Republican Party stronger – respect for our differences. I support Kathe Donovan for her re-election to County Executive, and ask that all Republicans come together and do the same. Only together will we win in November.
“This has been something that needed to be done,” Yudin added. “The unity of our party in Bergen County is paramount above all. There is so much at stake this November.” (Bonamo/PolitickerNJ)