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Amy Giubilo - Lead Mallory Pazder - Supporting Mood of
HAMILTON, N.J — As the polls came to a close and the final votes were
Hamilton Manor, where spirits were high. The Mercer County Democrats chose
Each political campaign party was filled with optimism, hope and support
while the polls and mail-in vote results came in throughout the night. The
Democrats were aware of the numbers, but that did not dash their hopes for the
“This year has been a great turnout,” said Democratic Mercer County
Freeholder John Cimino on Tuesday night. “The numbers are looking good state
and county level wise, but not local. We’re still giving hope because our local
“It is a very strong turnout, but I cannot compare it to last year,” he said.
“Last year was historical with President Obama running and his winning the
Goodwin, Dave Kenny and Dennis Pone beat their Democratic opponents and
were re-elected, stating the promise that not only would Hamilton residents not
see a raise in taxes, but also that a new budget plan is in order. Pone made it
clear to the attendees of the party that he and his running mates were thrilled
with the results and cannot wait to serve another four years on the council.
“Waiting for the results sometimes is like waiting for the World Series to
end,” said Bonnie Geibil of Hamilton Township. “It is too early to tell about the
numbers and who will win this election, but I know we have to be hopeful. I would
like [Democratic incumbent Gov. Jon] Corzine to win against Chris Christie
According to some polls, this election has seen a surge in the number of
people who consider themselves Independents, and the mainstream support for
vote, and if we do, we can win them over,” said Aileen Thorton, a Democrat from
have more Independents voting for us, it just betters our chances.”
As the Democrats counted votes and hoped for the best, they paid close
attention to the numbers rolling in from Bergen County, a deciding county in the
gubernatorial race.
“We could have done more in Bergen County to be honest,” Thorton said.
“Whoever wins Bergen, will win this race, and I am hoping that even though we
should have done more, that it does not affect our numbers.”
N.J. Fried also claimed that more than 80 percent of New Jersey residents
If there is one thing both political parties can agree on, it’s the importance
a local level is more personal and direct,” Thorton said. “Whether you are a
leading the polls throughout the night in the race for governor. These results
thrilled Republican Party loyalists, who have been lobbying for a change in
financially.
Financial support was a heavy topic for the Republican Party, because
Corzine had spent a large amount of money for his campaign. Fried and
Jersey’s governor. Regardless of their party affiliation, both men reiterated the
fact that they are “disgusted” by the money Corzine has spent on his campaign
“He spent $25 million of his own money; it’s embarrassing,” Bencivengo
said.
Fried also claimed that this extreme spending is what causes people to
believe that “only the rich are able to become elected officials, when, in the past,
According to New Jersey Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells, the state
has 5.22 million registered voters, which is a decrease from the 5.35 million that
focus on today.
“If people don’t want to vote, they won’t, plain and simple,” Bencivengo
said. “People are appalled with the races and the negative campaigns have
become out of control. They discourage people from practicing their right to vote
in American society.”
While some are disappointed with the recent campaign practices, it didn’t
fully discourage New Jerseyans from voting. The numbers were slowly coming in
and at the end of the night the next governor of New Jersey was announced.
Corzine did win, but now I just have to hope that Christie will live up to his
Young Republicans also voiced their delight in finding that their candidate
had prevailed, and they hope that his potential will also come to light.
“Maybe there will finally be some positive changes in this state’s income
tax situation,” said Kristal Koncz, a 29-year-old Hamilton Republican. “It’s about
graduating from college this year, hoping Christie is able to make a turnaround
One thing was made clear to Christie from both political parties — he will
“No matter who wins this election tonight, we must support them and