Pro-lifers Endorse Lonegan

STATE—The Republican National Coalition for Life Political Action Committee endorsed GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Lonegan.

The pro-life endorsement is perceived as a major blow to the campaign of former U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie, a liberal Republican who is unpopular with conservatives because he supports abortion and gay rights.

“I am honored by the RNC Life PAC endorsement, and I am proud of my longstanding pro-Life record,” said Lonegan.  “I look forward to the day when as Governor I will be able to turn my pro-life principles into policy, including ending state funding for abortions.”  

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Bramnick Bashed By Republican Right

UNION COUNTY—Assemblyman Jon Bramnick says Republicans in New Jersey should not campaign on family values, but several conservatives groups are calling the lawmaker’s statements “divisive and offensive.”

Bramnick made strategy comments after declaring that he favors out-going U.S. Attorney Chris Christie as the GOP nominee in next year’s governor’s race.

“When we try to preach moral values or social values we’re going to be perceived as intolerant,” said Bramnick, founder of the moderate New Republican Policy Committee.

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