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The Bergen County Republican Organization : When The Lies Become Their Legacy

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by Frank T. Pallotta

Hackensack NJ, in the political annals of New Jersey politics, the Bergen County Republican Organization (BCRO) has become the embodiment of nearly two decades of failure. It’s clear that the mission of this once great organization, has now regressed to stand for something entirely different: retribution, retaliation and a predictable measure of vindictiveness more reflective of a scene out of “Mean Girls” than an organization charged with overseeing the largest county in New Jersey.

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Insider reveals, Jack Zisa and the Organizational Line are both for sale

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by Frank T. Pallotta
’20 ’22, GOP House Candidate, NJ05
Steel Curtain Capital

In New Jersey politics, the “organizational line” — a ballot configuration where candidates endorsed by the party are clustered — has recently come under intense scrutiny. While legally permissible, this arrangement has nonetheless been tied to claims of unethical and secretive agreements that place party agendas above the tenets of fair democracy. A prime instance illustrating the misuse of this system surfaced amidst both of my campaigns for US Congress in New Jersey’s 5th District.

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Chairman Jack Zisa and BCRO Leadership Accused of Unprecedented and Discriminatory Intervention in Candidate Selection Process

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Mahwah NJ, the Mahwah Municipal Chair and the GOP Club President are formally calling out Bergen County Republican Organization (BCRO) Chairman Jack Zisa, and his Organization for their controversial and seemingly discriminatory intervention in the candidate selection process for the primary elections this June. In a shocking deviation from established protocol, Chairman Zisa has rejected all 18 contested candidates recommended by the Mahwah Municipal Chair, and nearly 100 across the entire County, prompting serious concerns of a personal vendetta, gender bias, anti-Semitism, and a blatant disregard for the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Republican Candidate Withdraws from County Commissioner Race

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Hackensack NJ, BCRO Chairman Jack Zisa faces even more challenges, as candidate withdraws from candidacy for the position of Bergen County Commissioner. Zisa faces a whole host of challenges which include lack of donors ,inability to mount an effective campaign , lack of serious candidates and a serious lack of credibility.

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Pressure Mounts on Bergen County Republican Organization Chair to Resign

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Hackensack NJ, after mounting election failures the pressure continues to build on BCRO Chairman Jack Zisa to resign .  The Save Jersey Blog is reporting that , “The hard-charging LD38 GOP ticket fell short of its goal last week by about 5,000 votes, but two of its candidates think the campaign may need to continue. This time, saving the long-declining BCRO from itself may be the new aim. Save Jersey has learned that retired Bergen deli tycoon Barry Wilkes and businesswoman Micheline Attieh are actively considering a run for BCRO chair and vice chair, respectively, ahead of next year’s chairman’s election.”

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Demand Issued for Bergen County Republican Organization Head to Resign

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Hackensack NJ, the House on Tuesday voted 216 to 210 to remove California Republican Kevin McCarthy from his position as House speaker, a historic move that comes days after he reached an 11th-hour deal to avert a government shutdown with the help of House Democrats.

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Only 13 Percent in Bergen County Residents Support the Role of Parties in Shaping Primaries

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Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison NJ, New Jersey gives a greater role to county parties in shaping primary elections than any other state, but that doesn’t mean that residents like it. According to the latest results from the FDU Poll, only 19 percent of New Jersey say that county parties should have a role in officially endorsing candidates and giving them preferential placement on the ballot, while 2/3rds oppose such a role.

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Former Freeholder Todd Caliguire Gets the Nod to Run Against Incumbent Democratic Executive Jim Tedesco

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Ridgewood NJ, former Freeholder and Midland Park resident Todd Caliguire has defeated Fort Lee realtor Linda Barba in the primary for Bergen County Executive. Todd Caliguire beat Linda Barba in the GOP Primary for the office of Bergen County Executive.

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“I am Women Hear Me Roar” : Bergen County Republican Women’s Club Not Endorsing Women

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Republican Women’s Club was founded in 1923, the BCWRC is the oldest women’s political organization in New Jersey who’s stated goals and objectives are ,to encourage women of all ages to become active in the Republican Party, and to develop into political leaders. To provide networking opportunities, virtual and in-person meetings, events, and volunteer opportunities to support Republicans in the election process at all levels of government. To support the guiding principles of the Republican Party, and articulate our message to voters, and to elect qualified Republicans, for the betterment of our County, State, and Nation.

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Bergen County Republican Organization’s Back Room Deal a “corrupt and outdated practice worthy of an episode from Boardwalk Empire.”

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MAHWAH NJ,  Frank Pallotta, Republican Candidate for New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District, made the following statement in response to Bergen County Republican Organization (“BCRO”) Chairman Jack Zisa’s unilateral decision to award the line to perennial loser and indebted candidate John McCann:

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BERGEN FREEHOLDERS SUPPORT GOV. MURPHY’S SANCTUARY STATE FOR ILLEGALS

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County’s Democratic Freeholders are marching in lockstep with liberal Governor Phil Murphy’s continuing efforts to make NJ a sanctuary state for illegal aliens.

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Bergen GOP Supports Ocean County Freeholders’ Suit Vs. Murphy Over Immigration Law

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Hackensack NJ, The Bergen County Republican candidates are applauding the Ocean County Freeholders for filing a federal lawsuit against the state Attorney General’s office. The lawsuit was filed in response to a statewide edict that severely limits cooperation between state law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities (ICE).

“Ocean County Freeholders are standing up to Gov. Murphy and the Attorney General to support law enforcement and protect the public. Sadly, we can only wish the Democrat Bergen County freeholders had such courage,” said BCRO Chairman Jack Zisa.

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BCRO CHAIRMAN CALLS FOR EXPLANATI0N AND CHANGES TO STATE’S CONVOLUTED VOTE BY MAIL LAW

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Says System Should be Opt-In Not Opt-Out

Hackensack NJ, BCRO Chairman Jack Zisa is calling on Gov. Murphy’s administration to explain the state’s convoluted vote by mail system that is confusing many voters throughout the state since its inception last year. The chairman also said the vote by mail system needs to be changed.

“Before we go through another General Election without a clear understanding of the vote by mail rules, I believe it is urgent for Gov. Murphy’s administration to clearly explain how the VBM will work this year and what election workers, and campaign officials and voters should know,” said Zisa. “It’s the governor’s legislation and it’s been confusing since it was signed.

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Return of Saudino Leaves Bergen GOP Conflicted

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Hackensack NJ, District 39 legislators Assemblyman Robert Auth (R-Bergen) and Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi (R-Bergen), District 40 legislators Assemblymen Christopher DePhillips (R-Bergen) and Kevin Rooney (R-Bergen), District 38 candidates Michael Kazmir (R-Bergen) and Christopher DiPiazza (R-Bergen) and Freeholder candidates Corrado Belgiovine (R-Bergen), Alyssa Dawson (R-Bergen), and Kathleen Cericola (R-Bergen) released the following statement in response:

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Another Defection ,Saddle Brook Police Chief Robert J. Kugler Switches from Democrat to Republican Party

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HACKENSACK NJ, in the second high profile defection this month. Saddle Brook Police Chief Robert J. Kugler announced that he has officially joined the Republican Party and would be actively participating with the Bergen County Republican Organization (BCRO). Kugler previously affiliated as a Democrat, and was a candidate for Sherriff in 2018.

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