ICYMI: Kate Gibbs Smacks David Richter Over The Head With Hirsh Singh

Kate Gibbs

Late yesterday, as I was watching people argue on my Facebook page over former beauty pageant winner and Republican US Senate candidate Hirsh Singh’s “vote early and if you change your mind, vote again” strategy I received a press release from Republican candidate in CD3 Kate Gibbs’ campaign.

I didn’t post the Gibbs release because, like I said, it was late and I didn’t get around to reading it until this morning. If you haven’t seen the release on InsiderNJ or New Jersey Globe’s take on it, the text of the release follows:

Republican Kate Gibbs’ campaign released the following statement today in response to U.S. Senate candidate Hirsh Singh’s recent mailer advocating for voter fraud:

“Hirsh Singh’s recent mailer openly advocating for voter fraud is one of the more outrageous and ridiculous things I’ve ever seen a candidate put in a piece of literature — and that’s saying something” stated Gibbs’ Campaign Manager Angelo Lamberto. “Given that David Richter has so closely tied himself to Singh and are running as a united ticket in Burlington and Ocean County, I am concerned about the potential impact this misinformation campaign may have on voters already confused by this chaotic election cycle. David Richter has an obligation to denounce Singh and distance himself from Singh’s campaign publicly over this mess. David should refuse to participate in any GOP club meetings or events, including the upcoming Berkeley Township Republican Club Meeting, unless Singh is disinvited.”

I’ve made it no secret that I have been doing my best to stay out of the steel cage match that is the Republican primary in CD3 because I have friends on both sides of this one.

Unfortunately, for me, I’m going to piss off some of my friends because Gibbs is right to call on David Richter to denounce Singh. Richter chose to bracket with Singh in the Burlington County portion of CD3. Richter could have just as easily bracketed with Tricia Flanagan, Natalie Rivera or that other guy nobody ever heard of who suddenly appeared on filing day.

Because Richter chose to bracket with Singh it is his responsibility to denounce him for advocating voter fraud.

To put Richter’s choice of bracketing with Singh in perspective: Even the condom-hating Bob Patterson in CD2 was smart enough not to bracket with Singh.

Now it’s time for David Richter to take his “money shot” and denounce Singh.

PRESS RELEASE: Hirsh Singh Voter Fraud Efforts Condemned by Chairman Earlen

Burlington County Republican Chairman Sean Earlen joined “fellow GOP leaders Chairmen Ambrosino and Barlas” in calling out Republican US Senate candidate Hirsh Singh for his “vote early and if you change your mind, vote again” strategy. Chairman Earlen’s press release follows:

I'm appalled by Hirsh Singh’s reckless and ill-advised efforts to encourage voter fraud. This unprecedented election is confusing enough without a perennial candidate throwing a political Hail Mary and recommending voters return multiple ballots - which is clearly against the law. 

I join fellow GOP leaders including Chairmen Ambrosino and Barlas in condemning Singh's blatant attempt to mislead voters and add more hurdles to the already overburdened vote-by-mail process.  This blatant ignorance further emphasizes why 17 county GOP organizations, including Burlington County, endorsed Rik Mehta over Singh. Voters must say no to the Singh-Richter slate who will say anything and do anything in their quest to grab a title. This is the latest example of why all Republicans must say no to these dirty, underhanded tricks by Singh and Richter and support real conservatives Rik Mehta and Kate Gibbs in next month's Primary Election.

Good Luck Matt Rooney Refereeing Tonight’s Wrestling Match In CD3

Matt Rooney

The Republican candidates for Congress in CD3, Kate Gibbs and David Richter, will square off tonight for a virtual debate in their bitter primary election battle that at time resembles a pro wrestling steel cage match. The debate moderators are our friend Save Jersey founder Matt Rooney and Stephanie Faughnan of TapInto Barnegat/Waretown.

As vicious as the battle between Gibbs and Richter has become tonight’s virtual debate could end up resembling a WWE Last Man Standing match.

Trust me on this – in pro wrestling the referees sometimes get bloodied. I know this because my stepbrother, Jason, is a former professional wrestling referee who has been in the ring with the likes of Nikolai Volkoff, The Wild Samoans, King Kong Bundy and Doink the Clown.

During his career as a pro wrestling referee my stepbrother was hit with chairs, thrown over the top rope, body slammed and at one match I was at had a 2x4 broken over his back.

Fortunately, for Rooney it’s a virtual debate so none of that will happen to him. Unfortunately, the internet trolls will be watching and here at The Bob & Steve Show we’ve learned how nasty they can be. Our hope is they take it easy on Rooney, he’ll ask tough questions, but he will be fair. Don’t treat him like a pro wrestling referee.

Tune in and watch the debate tonight at 8:00. Rooney provided the link on his Save Jersey website, or you can simply click here. It’s gonna be a good one!

Good luck to Kate Gibbs and David Richter! Be nice to Rooney!