For Immediate Release                                   Contact:  John Amodeo & Vince Polistina

March 26, 2009                                               609-602-1173

 

Assemblymen John Amodeo and Vince Polistina released the following statement endorsing Chris Christie in the Republican primary for governor.

“The Republican Party is very fortunate to have four excellent candidates running for Governor this year.  We have no doubt that any one of the four would bring about a brighter New Jersey simply by reversing the tax, borrow and spend philosophy of the Corzine administration.

“Of the four, we believe that former United States attorney Chris Christie would be best suited to bring about the type of change that we desperately need in this state. 

“We have taken time to listen to all of the candidates while on the campaign trail and spoken to the candidates or their surrogates on numerous occasions in order to make the most informed decision possible.  After speaking with and listening to the candidates, it is evident to us that Chris possesses the knowledge, experience, decision-making ability, and will to make the tough decisions that must be made.

We have been impressed with how quickly Chris has grasped the state budget issues, the need for quick and definitive changes in the atrocious regulatory system in this state, and his focus on how to attract and retain businesses in New Jersey.   

“We have also heard Chris speak regularly about the importance of Atlantic City not only to our region but to the entire state and the many seniors that depend on the programs provided through the Casino Revenue Fund.  We know through speaking with Chris that there will be a real commitment to Atlantic City under a Christie administration and there will absolutely never be a repeat of the extremely embarrassing Corzine shutdown in 2006.

“New Jersey has a real opportunity to reverse the damage that the democrats in Trenton have caused over the last 8 years.  As his experience winning 136 of 136 political corruption cases displays, Chris Christie is ready to take on the Trenton establishment and bring about the structural and fundamental changes this state needs.

“We hope that the residents of Atlantic County see fit to return us to Trenton so that we can continue our message of reducing spending, lowering debt, eliminating policies that are stifling our economy and creating policies that will help businesses and create jobs for the long term.  Just as importantly, we hope that voters frustrated with the exponential rise in the cost of living in the state over the last 8 years see fit to allow a new Chris Christie administration which will bring a new perspective and new ideas to lead this state and our people to a more prosperous New Jersey.”