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Women for Kyrillos Coalition Announces County Leadership

Middletown, September 18 -- With less than 50 days until voters head to the ballot box, the Women for Kyrillos coalition is ramping up their statewide efforts by organizing leadership teams, events, and fundraisers in all 21 counties across New Jersey. The coalition, which launched August 6th, is led by Statewide Chair Christine Giordano Hanlon, and Senator Joe Kyrillos’ wife, Susan Doctorian Kyrillos. Many female elected officials, including State Senator Jennifer Beck (R-11th District), are among the coalition’s distinguished group of leaders.

“I have worked with Joe in the state legislature for many years, and am proud to be part of the Women for Kyrillos coalition leadership team,” said Senator Jennifer Beck. “Joe has done so much to make New Jersey a better place for women to live. As my colleague on the Judiciary committee, he has led the charge to appoint more female judges to the bench. He has also spearheaded initiatives that protect women from domestic violence and voted in favor of legislation that helps women maintain their privacy and insurance when trying to escape an abusive relationship. Most recently, he has compiled a jobs plan with several women-focused initiatives, like flexible work hours, that will not only help to empower women, but will restore our nation’s economic prosperity by creating job growth in all sectors. Joe Kyrillos will bring leadership, reform and a strong record on women's issues from New Jersey to Washington, and I will do all that I can to ensure his victory in November.”

The full list of coalition leadership is below*.

STATEWIDE CO-CHAIRS

Hon. Dawn Marie Addiego

Hon. Diane Allen

Hon. Jennifer Beck

Hon. Mary Pat Angelini

Hon. Caroline Casagrande

Hon. Betty Lou DeCroce

Hon. DiAnne Gove

Hon. Amy H. Handlin

Hon. Alison Littell McHose

Hon. Nancy F. Munoz

Hon. Holly Schepisi

Hon. Donna M. Simon

Hon. Leanna Brown

Hon. Marcia A. Karrow

Chairwoman Ailish Hambel

Rosa Chaviano-Moran, D.M.D.

Sherrine El-Abd

Anne Evans Estabrook

Diane Gooch

Gail Gordon

Bonnie Levin

Candace Straight

 

 

Hon. Maura DiNicola

Hon. Kathe Donovan (also a county chair)

Hon. Leah Arter

Hon. Mary Ann O'Brien

Hon. Kristine Gabor

Hon. Susan Sheppard

Hon. Lillian Burry

Hon. Serena DiMaso (also a county chair)

Hon. M. Claire French

Hon. Joan Bramhall

Hon. Ann Grossi

Hon. Julie Acton

Hon. Patricia Walsh

Hon. Susan Zellman

Hon. Mary Melfi

Hon. Sonya Harris

Hon.Lynda Pagliugi

Hon. Marie Knott

Hon. June DeHoff

Hon. Mary Chyb

Hon. Christina Ramirez

Hon. Ginny Haines

Hon. Claire Chamberlain

Hon. Jill Space

Hon. Patricia Quattrocchi

Hon. Jennifer Scully

Hon. Ann Tark

Hon. Marie Vicchiariello

Hon. Janice Mintz

 

COUNTY CHAIRS

 

Atlantic - Laura Pfrommer

Bergen - Hon. Kathe Donovan

Burlington - Hon. Leah Arter

Camden - Lynne Levin

Cape May - Hon. Lynda Pagliughi

Cumberland - Carleen Greco

Essex - Candy Straight

Essex- Marie Vicchiariello

Essex- Annette Scoca

Gloucester - Barbara Capelli

Hudson - Diana Davis

Hunterdon - Stephanie Pierce

Mercer - Chris Bator

Middlesex - Mary Chyb

Middlesex- Tonia Kulberda

Middlesex- Eleanor Walker

Monmouth - Hon. Serena DiMaso

Monmouth- Rose Olson

Monmouth- Kathleen Cody-Bjelka

Monmouth- Amy Speck

Monmouth- Selika Josiah-Gore

Monmouth- Kathleen Lodato

Monmouth – Hon. Toni Angelini

Morris - Christina Ramirez

Morris- Barbara Dawson

Ocean - Hon. Virginia Haines

Passaic - Nadine Bello

Passaic- Susan Enderly

Passaic- Linda Whelan

Salem - Julie Acton

Somerset - Janice Fields

Somerset – Bonnie Plotkin

Sussex - Hon. Susan Zellman

Union - Lisa Allen

Union - - Dorothy Burger

Warren - Nancy Brown 

Warren- Betty Schultheis

 

*committee in formation

ymbdfa

9:16 am on Thursday, September 20, 2012

Amazing! Again Joe shows he has no bottom to how low he will stoop trying to swindle voters. We all have seen that before, but starting a "coalition" just to get an endorsement? Now that is an all time low.

Calling a group of women whose paychecks you control an "independent coalition" just shows how far out of touch you really are JOE.

Joe, who writes your press releases Howard Stern? You have to come to the reality that it's not Sterns audience voting for you, voters are not stupid, we see past this newest stunt.

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So Much to Say

6:05 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

So I'm guessing you would rather Roberto Menendez gets back in. Hasn't the multiple years of "DOING NOTHING" enough?

Joe Kyrillos 2012

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KC

12:29 am on Friday, September 21, 2012

I am noting of all of the "honorables" and wondering just how honorable their intentions.

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libsrsic

12:49 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012

Thanks for the reminder to send in my campaign contribution to Mr. Kyrillos.

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Mac

9:59 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012

libsrsic, just how inspiring can your candidate really be if it takes a Patch article to remind you he is running for office again?

Mac

10:07 am on Thursday, September 20, 2012

After reading this article, I can't help thinking that Joe is running in the wrong election. With all he has done for women and their causes, it seems to me he'd be more effective serving as president of the women's club or League of Women Voters than as a US Senator.

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John Jay

12:24 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

"ymbdfa" and "Mac" are obviously shills for the DNC. Why would ANYONE support Menendez, the ultimate "do-nothing" Senator??

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Mac

1:39 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

I fully understand why you are such a devout supporter of Joey K. Your political insight seems to compliment the depth of his projections and reasoning extremely well. Just curious though. What phrase, statement or imaginary little bird indicated to you, on this page or any other page, that I supported Menendez, your ultimate 'do-nothing' Senator or that I obviously 'shill' for the DNC? Speaking out about the shallow campaign of a powder-puff phony does not, by itself, express any support for the campaign of a master-of-photo-ops phony. If Menendez eventually posts a self-serving commercial on these pages as Joey K. repeatedly has, I suspect someone will accuse me of being a shill for the RNC waiting in line for a dance with Joey K. Perhaps even you.

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Spooner

2:23 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

Mac- this is his one of his trade marks: defining bloggers who he doesn't agree with as lefties or in my case...an Obama supporter. . .but if he doesn't get you with that...he'll call you a liar. . .

Still waiting John for your reply of my critique of Justice Tony(Anton Scailia) in the Heller decision, and your use of the word "militia". . you know with all that professionalism and knowledge you espouse here on the 'patch'?

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marylou

2:55 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

Yeah,Spooner,and then he'll report you to the "administration."

Chica2ool

1:00 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

My favorite is the commercial when they say "Joe Kyrillos is a different kind of Republican." Sounds to me like he's trying to disassociate himself from the Republican party!

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John Jay

1:09 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

My favorite is the LIE Menendez "tweeted" that Obamacare is "...affordable, accessible health care 4 all Americans". It's a TAX that will hit WORKING AMERICANS right in the wallet while MILLIONAIRES like Menedez can go ANYWHERE he wants for medical care.

Check out the following:

"WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 6 million Americans — significantly more than first estimated— will face a tax penalty under President Barack Obama's health overhaul for not getting insurance, congressional analysts said Wednesday. Most would be in the middle class." (Source: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jmIII4FgDvIW-bij_fdHF4v0Whbw?docId=48328c71af0241c39aef95fda77612f7)

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KC

12:33 am on Friday, September 21, 2012

This is such a crying mess I seriously don't see any way out of the cesspool that is politics.

jorge mas canosa

1:21 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

menedez is busy fighting for the rights of the cuban people he cannot be bothered with NJ

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Chica2ool

1:23 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

Oh and "John Jay" is obviously a Tea Bagger. Don't be hatin'..........Not good for you!

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Spooner

3:49 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

Josh- how's things going for the GOP in Penn. these days...losing their appeal in the voter ID law? Another check for our US Constitution. . .insuring LIBERTY, and Freedom. . .

PS: too use one of John's words: don't "bore" me with partisan politics. . .go preach that in some high school social studies class.

Scott S

1:32 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

What has Menedez ever done as Senator for NJ. We rank last in what we get back from the federal government versus what we pay in.
He does have a way of finding the tv camera's though.

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John Jay

2:35 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

Spooner -- There's no sport in beating unarmed opponents like yourself. So please, go ahead and justify the Menendez-the-do-nothing-senator...your claims will be utterly crushed once more.

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Spooner

3:10 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

Listen John: you really got 'Mattie' mad at you...so I left a small comment...
stop splitting hairs(when there's a heart beat?)

...as for Menendez: stop putting words in peoples mouths. . .I don't support him. As
for Kyrillos...in my opinion, he's a "sacrificial lamb" You don't run for US Senate from being a State Senator in my lexicon. There were more qualified Republicans that could have run?

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Spooner

10:30 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

...and Josh just to show you and your buddy John Jay how ensconced I am in the DNC. . .here's some news for you about your President...

...The public and Congress(yeah) should have a pressing need to question how a law firm that was cited by a U.S. District Court, an Appellate Court, and the U.S. Supreme Court in playing a central role in coordinating the illegal activity of Big Tobacco – an activity that callously harmed the health and welfare of both children and adults. . .ended up sending three of its lawyers to the top slots at the Nation’s highest law enforcement office.

Both Eric Holder, the U.S. Attorney General, and Lanny Breuer, the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division were Covington & Burling partners before they joined the Justice Department. Dan Suleiman, who also worked at Covington and Burling, became the new deputy chief of staff and counselor to Lanny Breuer on July 16 of this year. Since 2008, employees of Covington & Burling have contributed $347,951 to President Obama’s campaigns...
Pam Martin(edited)

You's just keep giving us more of your party non-sense. . .

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Spooner

11:41 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

@josh--read my lips. . .I'm no Democrat!

John Jay

3:14 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

Menendez has done nothing for New Jersey. He voted to tax MILLIONS of Americans with the invasive and treasury-breaking Obamacare. We are doomed if Obamacare is not repealed and do-nothing Senators are allowed to keep their jobs.

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Spooner

9:53 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

...so how much money has Kyrillos raised. The last figures I've seen posted in July was $2M, while Menendez raised over $10M. . .yeah sure looks like there's more hot-air support than cold cash here. . .What's that old expression: money talks and you know what walks. . .you keep dreaming? And another point that will come out later: is Kyrillos's fiscal plan. . .right out of Paul Ryan's playbook "Path to Prosperity". . .You think your going to sell that in this state with all our seniors. . .your having delusions! Better start digging into those deep pockets. . .

John Jay

3:24 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

That's funny, Joshua Huddy! Nothing would suprise me regarding gutter tactics of the DNC.

For example, "A new Web tool has determined that 70% of Obama's crowd includes "fake followers," The New York Times reports in a story about how Twitter followers can be purchased." (See: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2012/08/obama-has-millions-of-fake-twitter-followers/1#.UDesBtaPXT6)

Considering the Patch is owned by the Left Wing Huffington Communist Conspiracy, I am sure they have some sort of automated tools to mess with things.

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wheres murrow?

3:26 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

One question for Kyrillos, how would he have voted yesterday? The sitting senate obstructionists are a disgrace to this country and spit in the face of our troops

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Local

9:53 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

Vote Republican & you send an Obstructionist to Congress.

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tr

11:57 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012

Robert Turkavage , Independant, is the smartest choice we as informed voters can make for New Jersey Senator. Goggle him! Very impressive! No nonsense former FBI. Family guy with high moral standards. We really need a change from our broken two party system. Look him up!

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Cinnacide

12:33 am on Friday, September 21, 2012

Everyone on this site needs to stop using the internet forever.

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KC

12:37 am on Friday, September 21, 2012

Will somebody please wake me in December.

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Old Enough

12:49 am on Friday, September 21, 2012

You are getting sleepy, sleepy, sleepy, when you smell the embers of smoke you will awaken. You will awaken to a nation in December fractured and broken, tyranny will run rampant and martial law will be enacted. Are you sure you want to wake up at all KC ?

frank rizzo

1:13 am on Friday, September 21, 2012

john jay for the record the term " teabagger "was first coined by the tea party themselves as they stapled tea bags on to their colonial hats. it was only later when they like everything else later figured things out then they became insulted when called by a name they invented themselves. "so much to say" you go. someone has got to keep the flames of bigotry alive and your comment that tonto was on welfare because he had a different opinion than you of course is always a reason to throw a little racism into it. are you one of those people in today's news who have been hanging chairs by a noose to represent the clint eastwood black president thing? bet you yearn for the good ole days when if they got out of line you and the boys knew how to take care of things.

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Mr monde

1:16 am on Friday, September 21, 2012

dont you people have anything better to do? what a waste of time! vote for who you want and keep it to yourself..

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Local

7:27 am on Friday, September 21, 2012

Christie gets an "F" with10% NJ Unemployment, Stay home & work on the problem Christie.

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Chris Welch

10:49 am on Friday, September 21, 2012

Obama gets an "F" with 8% + unemployment for longer then the last 11 Presidents.
43 months and counting.
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2012/02/16/cbo-longest-period-of-high-unemployment-since-great-depression

"Despite some recent good news on the economic front, the CBO is still predicting that unemployment will remain above 8 percent until 2014. The report also notes that, including those who haven't sought work in the past four weeks and those who are working part-time but seeking full-time employment, the unemployment rate would be 15 percent."

Go back to Chicago and organize some community members.

TheGreatHoax

8:29 am on Friday, September 21, 2012

Click on the link below and get the first glimpse of a change in the thinking of the CBS News team....this is the most positive segment that CBS has ever had on an opponent of Barack Obama. It is short, but makes the point being missed by most of Romney's critics.

Doing business the Mormon way - CBS News Video
Sound on...
Click here: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7405692n&tag=api

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John Jay

9:05 am on Friday, September 21, 2012

Rizzo, I am more than aware of origin of certain terms and certainly don't require you to serve as an etymological dictionary. If you want to be taken seriously:

* Obtain a book on grammar and punctuation. Your posts are nearly impossible to read.

* Take a course on logic and reasoning. While "so much to say" made a reference to the poster being on "welfare", your poor attempt to label it racist is a leap of logic (and that's being kind).

* You and "Chica2ool" need to come up with something more original for Menendez.

If you want to impress me, name one bill Menendez wrote and/or sponsored that lowered my federal taxes while he was in office.

RE:" frank rizzo 1:13 am on Friday, September 21, 2012 john jay for the record the term " teabagger "was first coined by the tea party themselves as they stapled tea bags on to their colonial hats. it was only later when they like everything else later figured things out then they became insulted when called by a name they invented themselves. "so much to say" you go. someone has got to keep the flames of bigotry alive and your comment that tonto was on welfare because he had a different opinion than you of course is always a reason to throw a little racism into it. are you one of those people in today's news who have been hanging chairs by a noose to represent the clint eastwood black president thing? bet you yearn for the good ole days when if they got out of line you and the boys knew how to take care of things."

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Ric

11:49 am on Friday, September 21, 2012

@Joshua. Will you also be calling "foul" on conservatives who use derisive terms at liberals? I am wondering because that street goes both ways and I would agree with you if you are fair with your complaint. Yet, I see nothing to suggest you are non-partisan despite your high over done moral indignation and outrage.

John Jay

9:06 am on Friday, September 21, 2012

NJ Democrats get an "F" for helping to perpetuate corruption in the state.

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Spooner

1:01 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012

John- let's get back to the "irregardless-regardless" argument since now you've anointed yourself. ..what was the word: "etymological" authority...with beating up 'Frank Rizzo' now!

Martin

11:04 am on Friday, September 21, 2012

Christie looked the other way and has been silent about his pal Ritacco. Some corruption fighter! Is he too busy campaigning for that other Repub loser Romney? Misogynists for Kyrillos!

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John Jay

12:40 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012

Martin -- Explain how Christie "looked the other way". Are you claiming Governor Christie knew Ritacco was committing crimes and did nothing? You're accusing the Governor of a crime -- and so please, tell us about the hard evidence.

As far as being silent -- as a sitting Governor, Christie SHOULD have remained silent during the course of the Ritacco trial -- otherwise he could have tainted the case.

I would prefer politicians keep their mouths shut about court proceedings that could be affected by their comments.

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Mac

6:59 am on Saturday, September 22, 2012

This isn't the article to respond to your explanation challenge. However, when the proper article appears, I will be more than happy to entertain you on this subject. And it will appear. It's Ocean County. They can't help themselves enough for it not to appear.

Local

12:46 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012

Republicans are now saying live people are dead in order to prevent them from voting, how pathetic, the Republican political party is crumbling and somebody better step up to the plate soon and right that ship or else they're history !!!!

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Local

12:53 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012

Unfinished NJ business:Kyrillos cut property taxes for the middle class?---- sure and the moon is made out of cheese.
How dare he even think he's qualified for Washington when he couldn't even tackle the number one problem for NJ middle class property owners. Shift the cost of public education back to the income tax where it was originally in 1976!

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John Jay

12:58 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012

Corruption is alive and well with the Democrats. It's a party tradition!

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Spooner

2:59 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012

...you exempting the Ocean County Gilmore Republican machine John?

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Jacklyn Corley

2:08 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012

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John Jay

4:07 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012

My focus is on Monmouth and Middlesex County. I say politically and legally fry ANYONE who engages in corruption. No exceptions.

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