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Unraveling the Enigma: Is Jack Zisa a Pawn of Political Incompetence or a Bad Actor?

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The Organization continues to play checkers while others play chess

by Frank T. Pallotta

The story unfolding in Bergen County, New Jersey, presents a complex set of flawed characters, specifically, Chairman Jack Zisa. With more than a decade of hopeless campaigns, embarrassing county losses and most recently, being found guilty of Election Law violations, the question arises: Is Zisa masterminding a structured demise of the GOP in Bergen, for his own personal gain, or is he a clueless participant in a larger scheme orchestrated by the Democrat party in Bergen?

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Nothing Left to Lose : Jack Zisa is stepping down as Chair of Bergen GOP

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Hackensack NJ,with nothing left to lose  Jack Zisa is stepping down from his position as head of the party and has thrown his support behind Jack DeLorenzo of Hasbrouck Heights to succeed him.

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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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How Bergen County Republican Mayors Win in Democrat Majority Towns

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by Frank T. Pallotta

Westwood  NJ, what do Bergen County Mayors, Carlos Rendo (Woodcliff Lake), Mike Ghassali (Montvale), John Glidden (Closter), Dan Pronti (North Arlington), Daniele Fede (Bogota), Ray Arroyo (Westwood), and a few others, all have in common? They are Republican Mayors in towns with more registered Democrats than Republicans. In fact, in Bergen County, where registered Democrats far outnumber Republicans, there are more Republicans serving as Mayors and Council than there are Democrats! While this might seem counterintuitive, it makes a great deal of sense.

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Paramus Republican Majority Introduces Borough Budget ,Cutting Spending and Tax Increases

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Paramus NJ, the newly elected Republican majority is pleased to announce a new budget for the Borough of Paramus. The budget will cut the former Democrat majority’s spending increase by more than half and cut the average tax increase per home nearly 7.5% without cutting municipal services.

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It’s My Party and I’ll Cry If I Want Too : Bergen GOP Only Wants the Cool Kids

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Hackensack NJ, Municipal Chairman Frank Valenzuela is throwing a party at The Fiesta, where State Republican Chairman, Bob Hugin is slated to speak but it seems only the cool kids are invited . The cool kids being the BCRO endorsed candidates Todd Caliguire for County Exec , Doug Holden, Ronald Lin, and Diedre Paul for county commissioners aka the Line  and Nick DeGregorio was given the line to face Congressman Josh Gottheimer.

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Bridget Kelly Endorses Linda T. Barba for Bergen County Executive

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“Entrepreneur. Small Businesswoman. Fiscal Conservative. Loyal.

These are the qualities that Linda T. Barba possesses and that is why I am backing her candidacy to be the next Bergen County Executive.

For years, and especially in the aftermath of COVID-19, Linda has spent day in and day out supporting and promoting local small businesses.  She understands that the backbone of Bergen County is not comprised of career politicians and their out of county cronies, but of the men and women who work each and every day in small businesses throughout this great County.  In my opinion, Linda is the ideal person to be the Republican Party’s standard bearer heading into this year’s election.  

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Frank Pallotta Turns The Page

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With nearly every provisional vote counted across all four counties in New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District, it is time to turn the page on the 2020 election cycle and look ahead. A deficit of 17 percentage points on election night, was quickly reduced by more than 60% to approximately 7½ % today. The decision I made more than 19 months ago, to run for Federal office as an outsider and a first-time candidate, was the best and most rewarding decision I’ve ever made.

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Bergen County Young Republicans Call On County Clerk To Resolve Ballot Drop-off Location Issues

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Ramsey NJ,The Bergen County Young Republicans are today calling on County Clerk John Hogan and the Bergen County Board of Elections to resolve any issues related to the drop-off ballot locations across the county for the July 7 primary.

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McCann Wins Bergen County Republican Organization Policy Committee Recommendation

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Hackensack NJ, longtime Republican activist and attorney John McCann scored an impressive victory over four other opponents on Wednesday night as he earned an overwhelming victory at the Bergen County Republican Organization Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday night.  McCann outpaced his closest competitor by a substantial margin of almost two to one.

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Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali Raises $861,000 for his challenge to Rep. Josh Gottheimer

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Montvale NJ, Montvale Mayor and Republican candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District, Mike Ghassali has raised $861,000 for his challenge to Rep. Josh Gottheimer.  Ghassali raised $560,000 in the 4th Quarter of 2019 and has $728,000 cash on hand.  For the 2nd straight quarter he out raised his nearest primary opponent by a more than 2-1 margin.

“We are sending a clear message to Josh Gottheimer and the Democratic establishment that we will fight as hard as we can to take back this seat. Josh has failed the people of the district with his lies and flip flopping on issues.” Stated Ghassali. “His vote to impeach the President shows he is kept on a short leash by Nancy Pelosi and that he is not the moderate that he claims to be.”

Support our campaign today and help us take back the 5th ———> https://secure.anedot.com/mike-ghassali-for-congress/donate

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Bill creating horse license plates to support riding therapy for veterans and people with special needs clears committee

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Wyckoff NJ, In the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee , Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney spoke on behalf of his bill (A4800) commemorating New Jersey’s state animal on a special license plate to support the health and well-being of horses as well as therapeutic riding programs for veterans and individuals with special needs.

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Senator Kristin Corrado Accrediting Fire Academy Classes Advances

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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Kristin Corrado’s legislation to help firefighters use their academy training to earn college credits advanced in the Senate Higher Education Committee.

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Congressional Candidate Mike Ghassali Opens Campaign Head Quarters

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Montvale NJ, Last night, Mike Ghassali, Republican candidate for New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District spoke to a packed house of supporters at his Montvale Headquarters grand opening which featured a number of elected officials, grassroots activists and a conservative radio talk show host and commentator.

Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi was among a number of elected officials who attended the kickoff, along with Woodcliff Lake Mayor Carlos Rendo, Bergenfield Mayor Norman Schmelz and Hillsdale Councilman Zoltan Horvath.

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