Hackesanck NJ, Bergen Democrats have jumped the shark in their latest press release . In an effort to hide Murphy Administration hiring practices faux paus , the Bergen Democrats have assailed Bergen GOP of being , you guessed it ,” racists ,bigoted , homophobe.”
There are no apologizes, from Murphy Administration officials for the latest round of anti Semitic comments from Murphy appointees or attempts to silence women over rape allegations .
GLEN ROCK NJ, Arati Kreibich, a Glen Rock Councilmember and a Democratic candidate for New Jersey’s 5th district House seat, stood with seniors today to support a bill to improve and stabilize Social Security. The Social Security 2100 Act increases benefits for all current and future Social Security recipients. It cuts taxes for nearly 12 million seniors while ensuring the system’s solvency through the year 2092. The benefit increases are paid for in part by payroll tax increases for the top 0.4 percent highest income earners in the country.
Montvale NJ, Republican Candidate for Congress in the 5th Congressional District, Mike Ghassali, held a successful fundraiser in far-left Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib’s home district, which includes parts of the city of Detroit and the surrounding suburbs. Ghassali, the current Mayor of Montvale, was hosted by a number of prominent residents in Tlaib’s district, many of which are disgusted by her behavior since taking office.
While Ghassali will always put the constituents in the 5th Congressional District first, his message of common-sense conservative principals and the greatness of America has widespread appeal across the country.
Glen Rock NJ, A group of far leftwing extremist ,left of center Democrats ,progressive and assorted crackpot protesters from the area, many of them members of organizations such as Indivisible NJ5, the Democratic Club of Allendale, the Highlands Resistance, JOLT, Women of Action NJ, District 5 Coalition for Change, Ramsey Pins, Teaneck Women Working Together, Mahwah After the March, and Waldwick Progressives, gathered in the parking lot outside the office of Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ 5) Friday morning. Calling on the congressman to support calling for an impeach inquiry into President Donald J. Trump.
Gottheimer, who was not at his Glen Rock office at the time of the demonstration, has a primary challenge on his hands and has been accused by far lefties and progressives of playing both sides of the aisle.
For one hour, between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., a little over a dozen protesters, led by Susan Steinberg, called for impeachment inquiries to be opened, citing the Mueller Report and asserting that the president had undermined the democratic process during the election, colluding with Russian elements, and obstruction of justice, among other charges.
MAHWAH NJ, Frank T. Pallotta, GOP candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District, released the following statement in response to the National Congressional Campaign Committee’s (“NRCC”) Young Guns “On the Radar” announcement:
Ridgewood NJ, Following the announcement of a primary challenge to Congressman Josh Gottheimer in NJ CD-5, NJGOP Chairman Doug Steinhardt made it clear that Gottheimer couldn’t weasel his way to victory by flipping parties in the right leaning district.
Wyckoff NJ, , the bipartisan Stop Bad Robocalls Act, cosponsored by U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), passed the House and will head to the Senate for a vote. The bill specifies that consumers should not face additional charges for having robocalls blocked through authentication technology and sets reasonable deadlines for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prescribe regulations to help fight against scammers.
Montvale NJ, This week Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali became the latest candidate to announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for the 5th Congressional District in 2020:
“Friends, I am honored to announce my candidacy for U.S. Congress. Please join me at the official announcement ceremony and a rally on July 1st.”
Ghassali has voiced outspoken opposition to Sanctuary status for New Jersey.
Ghassali joins former Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley banking executive Frank Pallotta and 2018 nominee John McCann, a former councilman, in the race to face off against Josh Gotteimer
The winner will face-off with incumbent Democrat Josh Gottheimer.
Ridgewood NJ, Congressman Josh Gottheimer has been invited to a public town hall on April 22 by a coalition of 13 grassroots groups who are his constituents in NJ Congressional District 5. While the Representative’s attendance is not expected, residents are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and share their concerns with their representative and each other. Everything will be shared with the Congressman following the event.
Ridgewood NJ, Josh Gottheimer and the socialist Democrats have continued to falsely vilify the GOP tax cuts that provided Americans with more money in their pockets.
And with Tax Day come and gone, there are some uncomfortable facts emerging that directly contradict Gottheimer’s bogus narrative.
Mahwah NJ, Former Investment Banking Executive Frank Pallotta, Forms Exploratory Committee for Future NJ Congressional District 5 Run
Frank Pallotta announced today that he has formed an exploratory committee of industry leaders and experts to begin a comprehensive assessment of the issues facing NJ, ahead of a potential run for US Congress in District 5 NJ. “I have decided to seriously consider the possibility of seeking the Republican party’s nomination to run in 2020 against former Clinton speech writer, Josh Gottheimer,” said Pallotta. “In the coming months, I plan to travel the district to meet with residents, town officials and party leaders to discuss the current challenges facing our district, state and country,” stated Pallotta.
“For nearly two weeks, Rep. @IlhanMN has avoided meeting with me to discuss why anti-Semitic tropes like these are hurtful to so many Americans. There is absolutely no place for this rhetoric in Congress — or anywhere.”
Gottheimer, Luria Lead Letter Urging House Leadership to Condemn Anti-Semitic Rhetoric :
PARAMUS NJ, Saturday, February 9, 2019, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) celebrated the Lunar New Year with Asian-American community groups from across North Jersey at Garden State Plaza in Paramus. The celebration consisted of traditional dances and performances by community groups and activities for kids and families.
“We have such a diverse community here in North Jersey and it’s part of what makes North Jersey such a special place to live,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “Thank you to all the organizers and performers for putting together such a great event to celebrate the Lunar New Year here with our family, friends, and neighbors.”
Washington DC, The US Senate overwhelmingly passed a criminal justice reform bill backed and promoted by President Trump on Tuesday night.The First Step Act passed on a vote of 87 to 12, with dozens of Republicans joining all the Democratic senators in approving the bill.
Congressmen Tom Reed (NY-23) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, released to the following statement: “The Problem Solvers Caucus was proud to put our full weight behind the FIRST Step Act more than six months ago. This bill betters our communities, improves the lives of thousands and saves taxpayers money. Congress must continue to craft and pass more bipartisan legislation like the FIRST Step Act.”
Trump congratulated the Senate in a tweet soon after it passed , “America is the greatest Country in the world and my job is to fight for ALL citizens, even those who have made mistakes. Congratulations to the Senate on the bi-partisan passing of a historic Criminal Justice Reform Bill,” he tweeted. He went on , “This will keep our communities safer, and provide hope and a second chance, to those who earn it. In addition to everything else, billions of dollars will be saved. I look forward to signing this into law!”
The bill will make sweeping changes to the criminal justice system if signed into law, including making it easier for some prisoners to earn early release to halfway houses and protecting first-time offenders from mandatory minimum sentences.
Jared Kushner said in a USA Today editorial in November , “The administration also worked with Congress to draft the FIRST STEP Act, legislation which seeks to strengthen recidivism reduction and evidence-based reentry programs for inmates in federal prisons. We continue to work with the law enforcement and faith and business communities to find ways to get people leaving prison properly reintegrated into society.”
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