How does a Blue Jersey wanker like Juan Melli get into a Congressional poll like this and Al Leiter doesn't get into a US Senate poll?

Juan Melli? Seriously, are you kidding me???

Judging by the early results, I can see that a large amount of his fellow wankers have been voting in this poll as well.

Why don't we add Ronald McDonald to the list while we're at it!?

"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery."- Winston Churchill

When Leiter said "No way" you really considered that a 'maybe'? I mean, even people like Clark and Newt leave the door more open than that when people ask them if they're running.

With all due respect to our blue jersey colleagues, I believe that anyone with half a brain can start a blog and make it into a community. Yes, I am taking a shot at the site and founders/writers of redjersey as well, including myself, because I don't believe that is a very hard thing to do. Especially when your the majority in the state, it really can't be too hard.

At least we have the uphill battle of being the minority and not having advertisers or free promotional coverage thanks to politicsnj.

I have a friend who ran for board of education last year during his senior year of college while trying to do two seminar papers and Model UN. Unfortunately, he lost. In my view he's done way more then Juan Melli has. The same goes for him doing more then people like me as well.

The fact that Juan Melli is on this list is a slap in the face to this state; that someone who decided to start a liberal blog community in a blue state has the credentials to run for United States Congress.

Go run for town positions or county positions, then come back and say you have real experience.

..simply because he pisses off the conservatives so much. I just imagine Dino Crocetti reading this poll and getting SO ANGRY, and it makes me happy. Good job, Juan, and keep it up - you're doing the Lord's work!

Well unfortunately I wasn't part of that adventure. But I would assume since they never tried it again and by the audio quality that it's a little bit harder since we don't have the proper and functional equipment. If you'd like to hear my voice I am one of a few guests who usually appear on a weekly political talk show at my college. It's much easier to do a show with that kind of equipment.

As far as Al Leiter is concerned, that's Dino's thing.

I don't know what is funnier - Eric trying to redirect the feeling of self-loathing he has towards Juan or Dino admitting that he fantasizes about Roscoe's wet dreams.

I have nothing but respect for Juan Melli and the organization he has created with Blue Jersey.

I just don't think that qualifies him to be a congressional candidate. Apparently you missed the part where I took the same stance on someone like myself or the founders of Red Jersey.

I don't think they or I am qualified to be a congressional candidate as well.

That doesn't mean Juan or I can't run, this is a Democracy after all, but I think it'd be a joke if they got the nomination for that high of an office while everyone else on that list (outside of David DelVecchio, whom I don't believe has held an elected office) is more then qualified to be a congressional candidate and has experience in serving the public in this state.

I have to admit I'm not too familiar with Delvecchio, but I am reading up on him now.

As far as who would be nominated, I think Reed Gusciora has considerable name recognition, even if he comes from the Mercer part of the district.

I also agree with you that Greenstein is content where she is in the Assembly.

That was back in 1999..I think she's changed her ways since then. I dont think she would know what to do in Congress, furthermore I think stronger dem women like Karcher or Watson Coleman would be encouraged to run if Greenstein even signified she would run.

Progressives are still mad at her for her pass during the pointless state Iraq vote as well.

Who is this person? Is this some kind of joke? Is he Wally Edge's brother or something? I have never heard of this person....

I didn't see Dino on the 100 most powerful politicians list this year.  Certainly not above 17.

It's possible that Juan is too cool for all y'all.

Good for you Juan.

How does Juan Melli for Congress make any sense? This guy is a geek who sits behind his computer all day postulating about the need to liberalize America. What a tool! I say the candidate should come from Mercer or Monmouth. I think Panter is likely the best pick. He's fairly young, aggressive and has proven to be a serious fundraiser, according to his ELEC reports.

Lord almighty, can't any of you tell a joke when you see it? Jeebus.

because she is hideous...

Who is this person? Is he a real person?

Karcher is the future for Democrats in NJ. No one else on this list has the courage and talent she has.

Dino, 1) she never flat out said "no way" 2) there's a small difference between her and Leiter Hillary would speak about not looking past the next election and would dodge the question in ways that people often dodge questions. And she had a reason to dodge them...wanting to enter later, needing to coast to re-election, and many more pretty obvious reasons. What need does Leiter have to be sly? Will people stop listening to him as an announcer? If anything, he needs to start EARLIER since he has, ya know, no actual qualifications to be a U.S. Senator. He's not running. Sorry.

My previous comment requires clarification. Ellen Karcher is a great senator and is quite articulate and passionate. I'm just saying that Linda Greenstein is more articulate and a better advocate for her issues. I think Karcher needs more seasoning before she can be taken seriously as a congressional candidate. She is, after all, a first term senator who faces a serious test this November.