BODY POLITIC

SANTA'S GIFT BAG

A peek into Santa’s gift bag a day early revealed the following:

Middletown Committeewoman Rosemarie Peters- a freeholder seat

Governor-elect Jon Corzine- a property tax solution

Republican Doug Forrester- a free prescription benefit card

Senator-designate Robert Menendez- a dinner date with Rob Andrews and Frank Pallone

Freeholder Amy Handlin- a detailed invoice from Malcolm Carton

Atlantic Highlands Councilwoman Kim Spatola- a front row seat on July 4th

Freeholder Bill Barham- some good press

Assemblyman Steve Corodemus- a seat at Corzine’s table

Assembly candidates Doherty and Reilly- a campaign contribution from in-state

Green Candidate Brian Unger- another office to run for

Democrat Chairman Vic Scudiery- a meeting with Brian Unger

President George W. Bush- a flak jacket

Atlantic Highlands Mayor Pete Donoghue- one tie breaking vote in 2006

Freeholder Ted Narozanick- the title of Freeholder Director

Monmouth County Republican Chair Fred Niemann- Bill Dowd’s cell phone number

US Attorney Chris Christie- a bigger mantelpiece for the fireplace

Acting Governor Dick Codey- five minutes on drive time with “the Jersey Guys”

US Representative Frank Pallone- some respect from his party

Little Silver Councilman Declan O’Scanlan- 100 more votes

State Assemblywoman- elect Jennifer Beck- bigger coattails

State Senator Tom Kean Jr.- a war chest to match Menendez

Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alioto- smooth sailing

US Representative Rush Holt- some influence with BRAC

Former Atlantic Highlands Democrat Chair Joe Hawley- a GOP registration card

Marlboro Mayor Robert Kleinberg- a 10 cent reality check

AHHerald Publisher Allan Dean- reinstatement as an official paper of the borough

Body Politic Readers- a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year