Latest News: Jim Morrison endorsed by the National Organization of Women and Ceasefire New Jersey. See press section.

Morrison, Boyle and Gregg speak about reforming education funding and property taxes to 100 people at the Crystal Springs Tax Action Committee. Expected to attend, Littell and McHose are no-shows. See article.
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Your Voice, Not Mine

 vs. Arrogance


The State Senate seat for the 24th district belongs to all of us, the residents of this district, this community. Republican or Democrat. Independent or Undeclared. Liberal or Libertarian. Conservative or Conservationist. The issues that affect our nation, our state, and our lives are more important than these divisions.

Health care, property taxes, development, insurance costs, transportation. On practically all these issues, our typical cookie-cutter politicians are failing to address them in a meaningful and honest way. Instead of listening and responding thoughtfully to our needs, they concoct a formula of what they think we want to hear...and repeat it over and over...for one reason and one reason alone: to get our votes.

I think it's time for change in northwestern New Jersey. And northwestern New Jersey is a changing place. We need new ideas, new passion and a renewed willingness to listen and respond to the people that live here. The era of the Politician is over.

This is why I am running. You may be far more liberal or far more conservative than me. You may agree with me on very few things, on almost everything, or maybe on absolutely nothing. But you will, I guarantee, always have access, an advocate, a voice. Every politician will tell you he or she is going to win...at times it almost seems comical. I won't tell you this, because this decision is yours to make, not mine. I can only tell you who I am and be as open and honest as possible. This simple recipe seems to have been lost on most politicians.

I want to go to Trenton to be YOUR voice, not mine. Year after year, we are never given a choice in this district. This time it's different. This year, the result is no forgone conclusion. This year, your vote truly matters. If you give me your vote, I will not let you down. Let's make it happen.

Jim Morrison. Democrat for State Senate.
Why is it that politicians will say anything to get elected, but once elected will do or say NOTHING that is the slightest bit risky?

Candid, substantive communication from candidates regarding issues and positions is essential during the time of an election. Incumbents or candidates are obligated to communicate their positions to groups like NCADD, a group that disseminates information regarding candidate positions on the issues to the public.
 


The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD-New Jersey) provides education, information, help and hope to the public.

Take a look at this letter from Sen. Littell to NCADD-NJ

  


The letter above is an example of State Senator Littel's policy to decline to comment during an election period. This arrogance is all too typical among politicians. It's not enough to provide a pro forma statement that essentially conveys: "I won't risk offending you with what I ACTUALLY think, but I WILL tell you that I fully support what you and your organization supports, and, rest assured, I will continue to do so in future if elected."

If one-size-fits all messaging weren't so rampant in politics, standing behind non-positions and making evasiveness a campaign policy would be considered absurd.

These days, honest, thoughtful and uncensored dialogue is sadly uncommon in politics. Politicians refuse to risk losing the votes of people who disagree with them. I will not play this cynical game. I would sooner vote for an honest, candid candidate with whom I disagreed than vote for one who avoids issues and panders to the audience with pro-forma policy to get elected. Wouldn't you?
 

Paid for by the Jim Morrison for Senate Group