David Richter

It looks like the endorsement battles have begun in CD2. For weeks we’ve been getting press releases from congressional candidate Brian Fitzherbert announcing endorsements, about one each week. Today, congressional candidate David Richter came with three endorsements.

Richter’s campaign announced Waterford Mayor Bill Richardson, Hammonton Councilman Joe Giralo and Somers Point Councilman James Toto have endorsed his candidacy. Read the press release here.

A third candidate in the race, Bob Patterson, has yet to come with an endorsement. Rumored candidate Seth Grossman said on Saturday’s radio show he is still a rumored candidate. Also, I sent an email to, “new Brian,” Brian Glackin this morning asking if he is in the race because after we broke the news that he was considering getting into the race, New Jersey Globe reported Glackin plans to make a final decision right after Labor Day.

Note: While Bob has endorsed Brian Fitzherbert for next year’s CD2 primary, Steve is completely neutral and making no endorsement.