Gregg will challenge Littell
By Wally EdgeAssemblyman Guy Gregg is now telling supporters that he has decided to challenge longtime incumbent Robert Littell in the June Republican primary for State Senate in the 24th district. Gregg has hired political consultant David Murray, who has worked for many GOP legislators over the last 25 years.
The 70-year-old Littell, who has had major health issues in recent years, has been in the Legislature since 1967; he moved up to the Senate in 1990. Gregg, 57, one the Legislature's leading conservatives, has served in the Assembly since 1994.
But some Republican insiders say that Gregg could still change his mind: in 2002, he dropped his U.S. Senate bid just hours before the filing deadline.
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I don't believe that position actually exists in the House. Most
I don't believe that position actually exists in the House. Most members of the House if your of the Majority Party will serve as "Speaker Pro-Tempore. I hope Andrews is not offering this news. That would seem pretty silly.
sorry that was meant for the last post...
sorry that was meant for the last post...
Funny thing about Gregg pulling out. There were supposed to be
Funny thing about Gregg pulling out. There were supposed to be lots of Treffinger dinners at the Public House. The real sad thing is that had he stayed in the race; the worst thing that would have happened was that he got elected Senator. Doug and Diane would still have banged each other leaving him on top speaking of conservative issues (save abortion) but he was as pro life as you could get with out being pro life. He would not have gotten as high in the polls as Forrester, the torch would have been too cocky and bam. As far as this race goes, Greg should move up. Time for some changes.
I GUESS THAT INSIDE INFO CAME FROM GINNY> Guy is running- end of
I GUESS THAT INSIDE INFO CAME FROM GINNY> Guy is running- end of story.
Murray is the best GOP consultant in the state -- hands down. Hi
Murray is the best GOP consultant in the state -- hands down. Hiring him will be the reason Guy wins the primary.
Dave, as you all know, was the man who made Todd Caliguire a hou
Dave, as you all know, was the man who made Todd Caliguire a household word in the Bergen County Executive's race last year. No doubt he can work the same magic for Guy.