Republicans are choosing a new leader

The Republicans are holding a convention tomorrow at Brookdale. It's going to be a hot one and, if it goes the way it could, they could get someone back in the chair that is a lot like Dowd. If a guy named Puharic ends up becoming the chairman, it represents an opportunity for Democrats. I don't have anything bad to say about either Adem Puharic or John Gimel, the Red Bank chairmen. It seems like their both people interested in the community. Puharic even runs a charity of some kind with the hospitals.

There are Demcorats who will tell you that getting registration from unsatisfied Republicans is a bad way to do it. I disagree with that point of view entirely. Most Republicans want to serve their towns in a straight-forward kind of way. Maybe they don't agree with Puharic or Gimel. If they do not then maybe there's another alternative. If any Republicans do become disillusioned, there is a place in the Democratic Party for people who want to make a difference in their communities in the right way. I know in Middletown and in The Bayshore clubs are looking for people who want to put their two 2 CENTS in and if this is the way to make the clubs grow larger with experienced people then I think anyone should be given an opportunity to help after Democratic leaders have a chance to sit down and talk with them. That's just my opinion. But I know in Middletown I'm around and can be reached at (732) 299-6470. If someone from the other side wants to call and talk about anything. Then I'm around. In other towns, Republican losses have equaled Democratic gains. I see no reason why that's bad at all.

Things are a lot more open in the Democratic Party than the Republican Party if what I'm reading is true. So I thnk young people and older people have something to think about.