Primary Election Day is upon us tomorrow.
Here are the facts:
Jack Ciattarelli, Phil Rizzo, and Hirsh Singh would reign in the Department of Education and curtail the sexual and cultural indoctrination happening in our public schools. All three candidates have repeatedly expressed their objection regarding controversial curriculum such as transgender diversity lessons in kindergarten, the explicit and inappropriate new Sex Ed Learning Standards, and the Critical Theory found throughout the pilot lessons developed by Garden State Equality.
All three candidates would sign the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy and work to defund Planned Parenthood. In addition, they have all been outspoken in their opposition to the so-called Reproductive Freedom Act.
God is not the author of confusion…
1 Corinthians 14:33
Deceptive mailers and social media postings that claim only one candidate is the “true conservative” and the only “pro-life” candidate are not true. If any candidate claims they will sign an Executive Order banning late term abortions, that is a false promise. Such restrictions would have to be passed by the legislature. I would suggest you view the rating card from our friends at NJ Right to Life. Both Phil Rizzo and Hirsh Singh received an “A”. Jack Ciattarelli received a “B”.
The dishonesty that has been on display for months has damaged the social conservative movement. Intentional lies and mischaracterizations of fellow conservative candidates as a baseless attempt to appeal to the anger and the frustration of the grassroots should not be rewarded. A positive unifying vision rooted in conservative principles has the best chance to move New Jersey forward in the right direction.
Protecting your family,
Shawn Hyland
Executive Director
This coming Tuesday, June 8 is Primary Election Day here in New Jersey. Last week, we sent you an email highlighting the best and worst legislators during this legislative session based on the bills they sponsored. I want to strongly encourage you to go out and vote!
Politics is a tough sport. Even when competitors play by the rules, as in football or mixed marital arts, undoubtedly some will get hurt and injured. Politics at times might lead to slander, false accusations, and betrayal. As Christians, we should reject lies, not disseminate them. Sadly, I am reminded of a scripture that can easily be applied to our modern political moment.
These six things the Lord hates,
Yes, seven are an abomination to Him:
A proud look,
A lying tongue,
Hands that shed innocent blood,
A heart that devises wicked plans,
Feet that are swift in running to evil,
A false witness who speaks lies,
And one who sows discord among brethren.
Proverbs 6:16-19
As the passage suggests, divisions in families and friendships might also occur due to intense political debate. The Old Testament scriptures record when familial ties were strained or broken because of leaders positioning themselves for power. King David, the royal incumbent, was challenged by his son Absalom. David’s friend and political consultant Ahithophel switched camps and sided with Absalom because of his sex scandal with Beersheba. In a separate struggle for the throne following David’s reign, his sons Solomon and Adonijah competed for volunteers and built alliances. In both situations, there were enthusiastic Israelites believing their nominee was the best one to defeat their nation’s enemies and protect their freedoms.
The lesson for us in New Jersey? Whatever the outcome is after next week’s primary, we must unite behind the gubernatorial candidate who will boldly protect parental rights and overhaul the New Jersey Department of Education to stop undermining the values of the families they have been hired to serve.
The sanctity of life is primary, but if the so-called Reproductive Freedom Act were to pass and be signed by Governor Murphy before his term is over, reversing course even with a new governor would be near impossible, as the bill prohibits any future administrations from making laws to protect children in the womb. The fate of the unborn would be sealed for decades to come. We can not let that happen! Therefore, after you vote on Tuesday, June 8, please join us in Trenton on Wednesday, June 9 to rally against this immoral bill.
Protecting your family,
Shawn Hyland
Executive Director
As you are aware, big decisions are coming up this year in New Jersey. Governor Murphy and all state legislative seats will be up for election. Family Policy Alliance of New Jersey will be endorsing candidates later in the year. However, the primary is quickly approaching on June 8. To help inform you of the best and worst legislators currently in Trenton, the following is a list of bills that we support or oppose and the legislators that have sponsored them.
Bills we support:
A3000/S3002 – OPT OUT VOUCHER FROM PUBLIC SCHOOL SEXUALITY LESSONS
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Assembly Members |
State Senators |
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Robert Auth, Haskell (R) |
Mike Testa, Cape May Court House (R) |
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Erik Peterson, Clinton (R) |
Steve Oroho, Sparta (R) |
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Gerard Scharfenberger, Middletown (R) |
Michael Doherty, Washington (R) |
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John Catalano, Brick (R) |
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Gregory McGuckin, Brick (R) |
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John DiMaio, Hackettstown, (R) |
ACR193/SCR129 – RESOLUTION OPPOSING REVISED SEX ED LEARNING STANDARDS
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Assembly Members |
State Senators |
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Harold Wirths, Sparta (R) |
Steve Oroho, Sparta (R) |
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Parker Space, Sparta (R) |
Mike Testa, Cape May Court House (R) |
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Ronald Dancer, Cream Ridge (R) |
Michael Doherty, Washington (R) |
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John Catalano, Brick (R) |
James Holzapfel, Brick (R) |
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Gregory McGuckin, Brick (R) |
Robert Singer, Lakewood (R) |
A5545/S3540 – FAIRNESS IN WOMEN’S SPORTS ACT
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Assembly Members |
State Senators |
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Gregory McGuckin, Brick (R) |
Mike Testa, Cape May Court House (R) |
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John Catalano, Brick (R) |
James Holzapfel, Brick (R) |
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Gerard Scharfenberger, Middletown (R) |
A2228/S429 – PAIN CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION
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Assembly Members |
State Senators |
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Ronald Dancer, Cream Ridge (R) |
Steve Oroho, Sparta (R) |
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Robert Auth, Haskell (R) |
Joseph Pennacchio, Montville (R) |
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Erik Peterson, Clinton (R) |
Michael Doherty, Washington (R) |
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Parker Space, Sparta (R) |
Robert Singer, Lakewood (R) |
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John DiMaio, Hackettstown, (R) |
Anthony Bucco, Denville (R) |
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Sean Kean, Wall Township (R) |
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BettyLou DeCroce, Parsippany (R) |
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Harold Wirths, Sparta (R) |
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Jay Webber, Parsippany (R) |
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Christopher DePhillips, Midland Park (R) |
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Kevin Rooney, Wayne (R) |
Bills we oppose:
A4848/S3030 – so-called REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM ACT
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Assembly Members |
State Senators |
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Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Englewood (D) |
Loretta Weinberg, Teaneck (D) |
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Mila Jasey, Maplewood (D) |
Linda Greenstein, Cranbury (D) |
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Raj Mukherji, Jersey City (D) |
Vin Gopal, Ocean Township (D) |
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Annette Chaparro, Hoboken (D) |
Teresa Ruiz, Newark (D) |
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Joann Downey, Ocean Township (D) |
Troy Singleton, Moorestown (D) |
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Angela McKnight, Jersey City (D) |
Bob Smith, Piscataway (D) |
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Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Trenton (D) |
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Annette Quijano, Elizabeth (D) |
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Yvonne Lopez, Perth Amboy (D) |
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Herb Conaway, Delran (D) |
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Andrew Zwicker, Monmouth Junction (D) |
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Anthony Verrelli, Trenton (D) |
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Joe Danielsen, Somerset (D) |
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Britnee Timberlake, East Orange (D) |
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Daniel Benson, Hamilton Square (D) |
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William Spearman, Woodbury (D) |
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Vincent Mazzeo, Northfield (D) |
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Shanique Speight, Newark (D) |
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Shavonda Sumter, Paterson (D) |
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Gordon Johnson, Teaneck (D) |
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Roy Freiman, Hillsborough (D) |
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Lisa Swain, Paramus (D) |
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Benjie Wimberly, Paterson (D) |
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Clinton Calabrese, Ridgefield (D) |
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Christopher Tully, Paramus (D) |
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Cleopatra Tucker, Newark (D) |
A4454/S2781 – DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION LESSONS REGARDING SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY STARTING IN KINDERGARTEN
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Assembly Members |
State Senators |
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Carol Murphy, Cinnaminson (D) Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Trenton (D) Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Englewood (D) Anthony Verrelli, Trenton (D) Angela McKnight, Jersey City (D) Mila Jasey, Maplewood (D) Pamela Lampitt, Voorhees (D) Benjie Wimberly, Paterson (D) Yvonne Lopez, Perth Amboy (D) Britnee Timberlake, East Orange (D) Linda Carter, Plainfield (D) Lisa Swain, Paramus (D) Christopher Tully, Paramus (D) Gordon Johnson, Teaneck (D) Annette Chaparro, Hoboken (D) Angelica Jimenez, West New York (D) |
Richard Codey, Livingston (D) Bob Smith, Piscataway (D) Teresa Ruiz, Newark (D) Troy Singleton, Moorestown (D) Vin Gopal, Ocean Township (D) |
For more information on the pro-life positions of legislators and candidates, please visit our friends at New Jersey Right to Life.
Protecting your family,
Shawn Hyland
Executive Director
Paid for by: Family Policy Alliance of New Jersey, 1977 N. Olden Avenue, Suite 241, Trenton, NJ 08618