New Jersey College Republicans

Greetings fellow Republicans, Tom Szymanski here.  It’s hard to believe that July is almost over, and the start of another school year is right around the corner.  Not to worry though, if you’re like me, you’ll be milking summer for all it’s worth and laying on the beach for as long as possible, even when it’s 60 degrees in October.  That being said, it’s never too early to begin thinking about campaigning and getting active within your club on campus.  If you’re a college student in New Jersey, and you want to spread a conservative message on campus, as well as help elect Republican candidates, feel free to email me today, at tszymanski@njcr.org.  I’d be happy to point you in the direction of your chapter chairman, or help you start a chapter on your campus!  It’s easy, and we at the state level can do most of the work for you.  We’re here to educate and assist young Republicans like yourself.

This is a huge year in New Jersey politics.  It is our state’s version of midterm elections, as the entire Senate and Assembly is up for grabs.  In the past year and six months, we’ve seen Governor Chris Christie act with courage and tenacity, as he took on special interests and the status quo to help change the way business is done in Trenton.  His model of bipartisan cooperation is one the entire nation can look to as a source of inspiration.  We are young adults, and unless something drastically changes in the ranks of government, we will not be able to afford to live in this country, let alone this great state.  Governor Christie understands that the cost of a big, bureaucratic government is strangling the common man.  The success of his agenda and term in office hinges on the results of these elections.  Do not sit idly by, get involved today!  On our website, you will see a tab that reads “internships.”  In the coming days, we will be updating this tab to feature a number of competitive legislative races throughout the state.  Even if you’re not looking to intern and just want to help out by volunteering here and there, contact these campaigns today!  Together we can help Chris Christie change New Jersey and make it a better place for all of us.

We currently have over a dozen chapters in the state, but to me, that is not enough.  I have vowed to start at least three new chapters, one in each region in this state just by Election Day.  We will have paid field representatives from the College Republican National Committee helping us achieve this goal during the fall.  Working on campaigns and helping Republicans win is an integral part of being a College Republican, but that’s not all there is to it.  It’s about talking to your friends and fellow students on campus.  It’s about mentioning to them in casual conversation,”Hey, don’t you know each citizen in this country owns more than $46,000 of national debt?” Or, “Did you know that cumulatively, New Jersey is the most heavily taxed state in the nation, but during Chris Christie’s time in office, he’s vetoed tax increases time and time again?”  It’s our job to connect with and motivate people in our age group.  Sometimes this is easier said than done, but if we make our presence known on campus, we will be able to connect with like-minded people and even change a few minds in the process.  We are not alone though.  I encourage you to check out our parent organization, the College Republican National Committee and their initiative to strangle big government and reduce the outrageously high national debt/deficit.  Sign the petition today and like them on facebook.

Let’s get to work this fall.  During my time in charge of this organization, we will not only have a successful 2011(on campus and on the campaign trail) but we will lay the groundwork for an even more successful 2012.  Please join us today.  Thank you.

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Earlier today Former New Jersey College Republican Chairman Ron Filan & current Chairman Gary LaSpisa made New Jersey the 1st state to formally endorse Alexandra C. Smith’s bid to become only the 2nd woman to serve as Co-Chair of the College Republican National Committee.

“During her tenure at Catholic University and as the Chairwoman of the DC College Republicans, Alex recruited bus loads of CRs to campaign in New Jersey including the 2009 “War for the Shore” and the 2010 “Gym, Tan, Laundry, Victory” deployments,” recalled Filan. “The New Jersey College Republicans have had no better friend than Alex Smith. A trailblazer from day one and a Jersey girl at heart, it is only fitting that we be the 1st to endorse her historic candidacy for Co-Chairwoman of the College Republican National Committee.”    

Alex’s support for New Jersey Republicans was year round. In 2008, she co-founded the Save Jersey Blog with Matt Rooney, himself a former Catholic University College Republican Chair. Save Jersey quickly become one of the most popular Republican blogs in New Jersey and continues to receive national recognition.   

“Alex Smith is more than qualified for the position of National Co-Chair.  The unique relationship between the New Jersey and Washington DC Federations has played an important role in New Jersey politics for years, and this year was no different,” said LaSpisa. “Her members have made marked impacts in elections in New Jersey and she will serve the National Committee with grace and distinction.  Alex is not only ‘Moving the CRNC Forward’ but she is breaking the glass ceiling on her way to the second highest office in our organization.” 

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 Paid for by the New Jersey College Republicans. Schuyler Soft, Treasurer.

Friends,

I wanted to take a moment to share with you some of the reasons behind my recent endorsement of Alex Schriver for Chairman of the College Republican National Committee.

I made the decision to join the Move CRNC Forward campaign because the key message I got from my meetings and conversations with Alex was that the focus is truly on improving the organization, not on titles or resumes.

Over the past two years the current board has done great things to further the name of the CRNC and the work must be continued. Alex’s “4-B’s” (Budget, Basics, Brand & Build) are the beginnings of a plan that I am confident will leave the CRNC better at the end of his term, should the delegates chose to elect him in July.

When I was elected Chairman of the New Jersey College Republicans I made a promise to leave the committee better than it was when I found it and every action I have taken since has been to further that end. I am confident that Alex will do the same when he is elected National Chairman of the CRNC.

Respectfully submitted,

Gary R. La Spisa, II

Chairman, New Jersey College Republicans

Brand new video from the College Republicans National Committee and their program “Don’t Put it on Our Tab.”

The US Labor Department is way overpaying the unemployed of America.  In fact, this comes to us via the CRNC and Don’t Put in on Our Tab, they are overpaying by $7.1 BILLION

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