Gooch supports Little government By MURIEL J. SMITH Posted:06/15/10
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Highlands - Former GOP Congressional Candidate Diane Gooch has announced her support for GOP Congressional candidate Anna Little in the November election pitting the Tea Party supported Highlands Mayor against long time incumbent Frank Pallone in the race for the Sixth Congressional District representation.
Ms Gooch, Rumson, announced today she has carefully reviewed the final count for the primary and "decided against asking for a recount." Mrs. Little had won the primary election by 81 votes in Monmouth County and the parts of three other counties included in the district.
"I am grateful for the experience I have gained in running, and for all of the wonderful new friends I have made along the way," Mrs. Gooch, a first-time candidate, said in announcing she is not seeking a recount.
In her statement, Mrs. Gooch said "I support Anna Little in her effort to become the Republican Congresswoman for Congressional District 6. We both want smaller government, lower taxes, and to encourage job growth through the private sector. Today, I step out of the race for Congress in CD6 and voice my support for Anna Little for Congress."
Mayor Little, who was out-of-state on business at the time of Mrs. Gooch's statement, indicated she is pleased for Mrs. Gooch's support and in agreement they both want smaller government, lower taxes, and job growth. This has been my message all along, the Mayor said, and her ideas for "Little Government" reached not only Republicans but also TEA party supporters who have endorsed the Highlands mayor since she first announced her intention to unseat Congressman Pallone.
The GOP candidate has moved forward since last week's election on the basis of the vote, believing a recount would not change the fact she was the winning candidate. She pointed to the sophistication of the voting machines, the electronic tallies, the excellence of poll workers and county clerks in each of the counties, and the security of the records after the polls closed. She has already met with her supporters in formatting the plans for the November election and will continue to do so as support grows and Mrs. Gooch's supporters turn to her for a November victory.
Others in the Little camp have expressed happiness over the come-from-behind win of the Highlands resident, who ran in spite of limited resources and lack of support from county GOP leaders. She frequently said during her campaign for the primary victory "the people have spoken, the people have expressed their will, the people want smaller government." She also indicated she knew it would be a close election, but felt confident of the grass root support that brought in "small, but consistent and sincere campaign contributions." During her many meetings with groups large and small, Mrs. Little said she listened to the people, knew what they wanted, and is determined to bring it to them.
