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.
