Republicans for Environmental Protection Endorses Christie for NJ Governor

October 28, 2009

Republicans for Environmental Protection (REP), a national grassroots organization with a membership that includes many elected officials, is pleased to endorse Christopher J. Christie for governor of New Jersey.

"Chris Christie is a true environmental champion who is dedicated to fighting pollution and safeguarding New Jersey's natural treasures," REP President Rob Sisson said.

"As U.S. attorney for New Jersey, he vigorously prosecuted ocean polluters. As governor, he plans to make New Jersey a magnet for renewable energy manufacturing, bringing jobs and clean energy to the Garden State," Sisson said.

"REP only endorses strong pro-environment Republicans, and we are very impressed with Chris Christie's proven commitment to environmental quality and responsible stewardship," said David Jenkins, REP's vice president for government and political affairs.

REP also is convinced that a vote for independent candidate Chris Daggett would help the re-election bid of Jon Corzine, who has been woeful in safeguarding the environment. The only way that New Jersey voters can be certain that the environment will have a friend in Trenton is to vote for Chris Christie for governor.
 
"From Tom Kean Sr. to Christine Todd Whitman to the many GOP environmental champions whom Garden State voters have sent to Congress, New Jersey Republicans have set a high environmental standard. As governor, Chris Christie will follow that great tradition," Jenkins added.

"New Jersey has been a national leader in protecting open space and outdoor recreational opportunities – the Highlands in the north, the Pinelands in south Jersey, the exceptional wildlife refuges up and down the state, and the incomparable Jersey Shore. As governor, Chris Christie will advance policies and programs that safeguard all these great environmental and economic assets," Jim DiPeso, REP's vice president for policy and communications, said.

Republicans for Environmental Protection is dedicated to resurrecting the Republican Party's great conservation tradition and strengthening its commitment to the responsible stewardship of our environment and natural resources, protecting the achievements of great conservation-minded Republicans such as President Theodore Roosevelt.

"Republicans were responsible for most of this nation's landmark environmental laws and protecting America's natural heritage. We are fortunate that we have leaders like Chris Christie to carry on the conservative tradition of conservation today," Sisson said.