Steve Lonegan Archives - New Jersey Globe

Controversial candidates backed by Bergen GOP could risk race for governor

April 23, 2021 10:39 amApril 23, 2021 12:24 pm

Facing a Democratic Party that has grown its strength through years of total control of government in the state’s most populous county, Bergen Republicans have backed a series of controversial candidates whose baggage could doom them at the polls in...

Lonegan doubles down on support of Marjorie Taylor Greene

February 3, 2021 12:16 pmFebruary 3, 2021 12:55 pm

Former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan today called Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a “dynamic” leader and criticized Democrats for a double-standard on how they treat outspoken members of Congress. “Ilhan Omar can come out with the most anti-Semitic comments ever and...

Another contentious GOP primary to pick Gottheimer’s opponent

July 5, 2020 2:27 pmJuly 5, 2020 2:28 pm

Republican House candidates in the 5th district are locked into a tense feud over the chance to take on Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) in November. Though the contest between former Cresskill Councilman John McCann and former investment banker Frank Pallotta’s...

Pallotta messaging poll revives Lonegan attacks against McCann

May 19, 2020 5:06 pmJune 27, 2020 2:15 pm

Republican House challengers in the fifth congressional district appear to be headed into another bitter primary fight. Former investment banker Frank Pallotta’s campaign recently launched a messaging poll testing dings against former Cresskill Councilman John McCann, who is aiming for...

McCann cash-on-hand is $4k

April 14, 2020 6:48 pmApril 14, 2020 6:49 pm

As he seeks to take on Rep. Josh Gottheimer, the Human Fundraising Machine, in New Jersey’s 5th district, Republican John McCann reported raising $36,168 during the first three months of 2020 and $162,721 total. McCann has $3,948 cash-on-hand, according to...

Bergen GOP undecided about awarding organization line

March 23, 2020 8:45 pm

The Bergen County Republican convention was supposed to be tonight, but the coronavirus-related cancellation has left some uncertainty about awarding the organization line. “I don’t think we’ll be able to pull off a convention.,” Bergen GOP chairman Jack Zisa said. ...

Richter might drop Van Drew challenge, run against Kim

January 24, 2020 6:45 amJanuary 24, 2020 10:32 am

There is considerable speculation this morning that David Richter might switch from a challenge to Rep. Jeff Van Drew in the 2nd district Republican primary to a race against freshman Democratic Rep. Andy Kim in the 3rd. Former Gov. Chris...