Fort Lee Republicans Share Experiences From RNC
Keith Jensen and Judith Fisher are in Tampa this week for the Republican National Convention.
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Two Fort Lee residents are in Tampa this week for the Republican National Convention (RNC), Keith Jensen and Judith Fisher.
“It is such an honor to be at the convention as the alternate delegate representing the voters of our 9th district,” Fisher said in an email to Patch Wednesday. “To be amongst our hardworking leaders is an inspiration. Governor Christie did a great job for our state last night, and I am very proud of him.”
Jensen, who ran for state Assembly in 2011, is a non-voting, honorary delegate and said the two will be in Florida until Friday.
“Not every town sends people,” Jensen said. “There are 50 delegates. Judith is an alternate delegate. I’m an honorary delegate, which is no-voting. I’m just down here to support.”
Jensen said that after Christie’s keynote speech on Tuesday, everybody at the RNC who’s from New Jersey is in demand, and that it’s the main topic people want to talk to him about.
“It’s funny; you need a credential to get into all these different events, and if you say you’re from Jersey, it’s almost like carte blanche; they just welcome you in because they want to talk to someone from New Jersey,” Jensen said. “Everyone’s so fired up.”
But Jensen, speaking in a phone interview with Patch, said he thought the governor was “guarded” Tuesday night.
“More so than I’ve seen him in the past,” Jensen said. “But at the same time, he’s a statesman. He was very professional. A lot of people thought he would become a little more of the Jersey style that’s showcased in the media so often.”
Jensen said that being a Republican in Tampa this week is pretty easy because
everyone’s excited, from taxi drivers to those working in restaurants.
But still, he sees a lot of support for what the Republican Party is selling this week, and not just to its diehard constituents, but also to people who aren’t necessarily “drinking the juice,” as Jensen says, “that are on the outside.”
“Everyone feels just comfortable with Republicans in office, trying to do the right thing for people and the economy,” he said.
For more from the RNC, click here, to see what Fair Lawn Republican Club President Daniel Dunay, who’s also in Tampa this week, has to say about the convention.
Visit the United Republican Club of Fort Lee online or on their Facebook page.
William Mays
4:20 pm on Thursday, August 30, 2012
The Republicans will lose just like these guys have always lost in Fort Lee. Tip to Republicans, next time send someone who has actually won an election.
Jack B Goode
12:51 pm on Saturday, September 22, 2012
Billy, just a friendly observation, your posts lately are little more than partisan name calling and negativity. Try being positive, especially about the candidates you support and try not to denigrate people that have run in elections and lost. At least they had the testicular fortitude to put themselves out there to present thier viewpoints. That is a lot more noble than throwing stones from the shadows.
William Mays
1:34 pm on Saturday, September 22, 2012
Their viewpoints were obviously BS, I'm sure even you can see that. "Everyone feels comfortable with Republicans in office." Yeah, except all the people that vote for Democrats. Has nothing to do with partisanship.
Fort Lee GOP
7:07 pm on Thursday, August 30, 2012
Go Keith & Judith! you make us proud.
Howard L. Pearl
8:34 am on Friday, August 31, 2012
(1) If everyone would simply flag every comment that BM writes as inappropriate, at the very least he would have to find a new pseudonym.
(2) It appears to Clint Eastwood exceeds the popularity of both Romney and Obama. Even at 82, he still has "Dirty Harry" going on.
(3) Whether a Romney or Obama supporter, voting is the key to every election. The future of our children is in the hands of the voters. Let's hope that apathy does not rule in 2012 as it has in the past.
Ottmar Pak
5:20 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012
“Everyone feels just comfortable with Republicans in office, trying to do the right thing for people and the economy,” IS HE SERIOUS?!
There were so many head-shaking moments this week that I feel like I have Shaken Baby Syndrome. Romney's comment ''only an American can do it" was about as low as it can get, but there were more contenders than I wish to recall.
William Mays
5:41 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012
Not to mention Clint Eastwood's little interview.
Jody Watkins
7:49 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012
I voted for Keith for Assembly last year. It's a shame he didn't get in. His fair school funding reform is sorely needed for New Jersey. He's also cute. My girlfriends and I are Christie supporters but we'd rather a hunk like Keith represent us in Trenton. Does anyone know if he's single?
William Mays
7:51 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012
Gotta love these fake accounts.
Jody Watkins
7:57 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012
I'm not fake Billy. Aren't you the one being accused of being fake. grow up
William Mays
7:58 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012
You sure know a lot for a person who has one post on here.
Jody Watkins
8:58 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012
i agree with howard pearl. you are a first rate jerk, billy mays.
Jody Watkins
12:55 am on Saturday, September 1, 2012
never met keith in my life , don't make accusations
William Mays
1:01 am on Saturday, September 1, 2012
So you just make an account to praise him?
Keith Jensen
5:33 am on Saturday, September 1, 2012
What a truly American experience. As I travel home on Amtrak with many other great people, it gave me time to reflect - a lot of time, it is a 26 hour train ride, but I love rail travel.
Few experiences evoke a spirit like what I had just been a part of; sure the FtLee Rotary trip to the D.C. WWII monument with our VFW along with watching Revolutionary War reenactments in our Historical Park provide an appreciation hard to replicate.
However, being apart of our Democratic process at its core with all the National Delegates was an experience I hope everyone can do once. Equally so if you go to the DNC as I'd love to hear about that. If anyone wants to know more, you know where to find me.
Regardless, just be a part of your community and appreciate what we have in America.
William Mays
11:42 am on Saturday, September 1, 2012
Funny, because Republicans are always talking about how Amtrak should lose funding.
Al Norton
10:33 am on Saturday, September 1, 2012
Disappointed that the RNC not taking up the Jimmy Carville mantra,"it's the economy stupid". Clint and Nikki Haley were great.The rest mostly hot air,but Mitt has my vote.
William Mays
11:42 am on Saturday, September 1, 2012
I'd say mostly everyone would say that Clint embarrassed himself and the party, only decent speaker was Marco Rubio.
Keith Jensen
10:47 am on Saturday, September 22, 2012
Party recap on the DNC and RNC. For those who had been following this article, there was a thorough report of the DNC by our local John Bang. A good diary which would be similar to the RNC's had I kept one.
I did make a request at the end of John's story so that both parties can communicate more. For example, the FtLee GOP brought in Sen Doherty for an open meeting to the Borough to speak to red light cameras and how his positions will affect us all.
http://fortlee.patch.com/articles/state-sen-criticizes-fort-lee-mayor-for-red-light-camera-comments-poll
Equally, I would like Assemblyman Chivukula to come to town to explain the nuances of the solar panels on the telephone poles across our town and state.
Keeping on topic, read the DNC recap and lets try to get some balance in Fort Lee and start by having a Democratic guest speaker in town.
http://fortlee.patch.com/articles/fort-lee-delegate-s-daily-journal-from-democratic-national-convention#photo-11263183