Is Christie the Right Choice for Veep?

Several polls out this week indicate that he is a strong choice, especially among people in the Northeast.

Speculation is running high on who Mitt Romney will pick for his vice president. And it appears that NJ Gov. Chris Christie is high on the list. Several polls out this week show former Secretary of State Condeleeza Rice, rival Rick Santorum and Gov. Christie as voter favorites to be a heartbeat away from the presidency. Also among consideration, is Florida Sen. Marco Rubio. A Quinnipiac poll puts Christie as the lead choice. According to another poll, it's already a tight race between Obama and Romney, who have hit the campaign trail to woo voters. Could the ticket of Romney/Christie give the GOP hopeful the edge he needs to beat the incumbent president?  What do you think?

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If the Presidental Election Were Held Tomorrow, Whom Would You Vote For?

With Romney nearly certain to get the GOP nomination, campaign season begins to heat up.

With decisive victories in Wisconsin, Maryland and Washington D.C., former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney appears to have the GOP nomination just about sown up. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is trailing in delegates and Romney has taken advantage of his surge forward to begin campaigning earnestly in Pennsylvania. But analysts say that the slight decrease in unemployment and economic uptick will help keep President Barack Obama's approval rating high enough to get him re-elected. The outcome of the election is up for grabs, but what do you think of our 44th president's chances of getting elected to a second term? —— For the latest news and information about Summit, "like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SummitPatch or …

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Union County Week in Review

Union County Freeholders pull the plug on MusicFest, saving at least 42 county employees from being laid off. From police reports to council decisions, here's a look at the top news for the last week

Faced with at least 42 layoffs and the possibility of additional job cuts, county officials decided to cancel the annual MusicFest held in Clark's Oak Ridge Park."A consensus was reached by the Freeholder Board (March 8) following numerous fiscal committee meetings, union negotiations and departmental meetings," the press release stated. The Board also canceled the Union County Rhythm and Blues by the Brook. County officials say the cuts will save approximately $1.2 million.  In other news around the county: BERKELEY HEIGHTS On Saturday, March 11, Berkeley Heights Police Officers responded Ralph Pl., Branko Rd. and Ridge Dr. to investigate three separate residential burglaries. Investigations revealed all three residences were forcibly …

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Ex-Springfield Township Attorney Appears to be Running for Freeholder

Bruce Bergen likely to take retiring Freeholder Deborah P. Scanlon’s place on ballot.

The former Springfield Township Attorney Bruce Bergen wouldn’t comment on whether he is running for Union County Freeholder. His social media network is a different matter, however. Last week, the website Union County Watchdog reported that Bergen would be "appointed" a Freeholder following the retirement of Deborah Scanlon.  There has not yet been an official announcement about Bergen's candidacy. When contacted at his Cranford law office, Bergen declined to comment. Nonetheless, the Union County Democratic Committee’s Facebook page lists him as one of three Democrats vying to be elected Freeholder in 2012.  A Facebook post from March 3 reads “the Union County Democratic Committee has nominated the team of Bruce Bergen, of Springfield, …

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Madden Announces Ward II Reelection Bid

The current Common Council President has stressed ethics, public safety and education as priorities for Summit.

Rich Madden, the first Councilman elected from East Summit in 36 years, announced his candidacy for re-election as Ward II Councilman. Madden served as 2010 & 2011 Council President Pro-Tem, Deputy Mayor, Finance Chair and led efforts to reduce school and city budgets and property taxes. He chaired the committees that hired the new City auditors and solicitor. Madden has encouraged conciliatory relationships with Freeholders and State Legislators as 2012 Council President. He organized the first joint televised meeting of Council and the Board of Education, stressed ethics, public safety and education as priorities and has encouraged Service Academy applications for potential leaders. As an experienced businessman and Summit resident since…

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Lance Kicks Off Reelection Campaign in Summit

Republicans such as Nancy Munoz, Jon Bramnick, and Tom Kean came out to support the Congressman in front of Summit City Hall.

Congressman Leonard Lance kicked off his reelection campaign for New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District yesterday in front of Summit City Hall. It was his forth stop on his first day of heavy campaigning. Political leaders from Summit joined other Republican politicians from Westfield and Kenilworth who came out to support Lance. Mayor Ellen Dickson was on hand as well as Senator Tom Kean, the chairman of the Lance for Congress campaign, Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, both campaign co-chairs. “I am proud to endorse Leonard Lance for Congress," said Kean.  "As our Congressman, Leonard Lance is leading the fight for lower taxes, less spending and more accountability in the federal budget process," he said. Lance…

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Tyler D

8:40 am on Thursday, March 15, 2012

Echoing and agreeing with your sentiments: "Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost." ~ John Quincy Adams This is also directed at those in the public who would vote "for the lesser of 2 evils" or "because he can't win" or because "anyone but xyz candidate" or any other excuse someone can find to vote for more …   more ›

The Week Ahead: Oklahoma!, How to Patch, Lance Campaign Launch

Here's a look at some of the events this week in Summit.

Summit Patch gives you a look at news and events in the week ahead. For more events, be sure to check our calendar and feel free to add your own. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Lyndon LaRouche Campaign Supporters Set Up In Summit

So called Roosevelt Democrats table outside Summit post office with "Hitler" Obama poster.

Members of the Lyndon LaRouche campaign were tabling most of the afternoon in front of the Summit post office today. Most people passing by gazed astonishingly at the poster that showed President Barack Obama with a Hitler style mustache. One passerby yelled a four-letter word to the two-man crew. A woman on her way to the train station incredulously asked "Hitler?”

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Patch Poll: Which Republican Will Get the Nod?

Take our Patch Poll and tell us what you think in the comments section.

With Mitt Romney earning nearly 40 percent of the vote in New Hampshire, and South Carolina's poll just 11 days away, we thought we'd catch the pulse of our Summit readers. And if you have something on your mind about the Republican field, tell us in the comments section. For more on the results in New Hampshire, click here.

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Romney Wins Iowa Caucuses By 8 Votes Over Santorum; Paul Finishes Third

Mitt Romney lost support he had four years ago in huge swaths of rural Iowa but managed to win big ...