Difference between revisions of "Jon Runyan"
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| − | A poll released shows Runyan leading New Jersey Democrat Rep. [[John Adler]] 48 percent to 43 percent among likely voters. <ref>[http://dailycaller.com/2010/10/28/former-nfl-player-takes-lead-in-poll-despite-presence-of-democrat-backed-tea-party-candidate/ Former NFL player takes lead in poll, despite presence of Democrat-backed Tea Party candidate, Daily Caller, October 28, 2010]</ref> Real Clear Politics has the seat leaning Republican. He is facing a third-party challenge from Peter DeStefano. DeStefano calls himself the Tea Party candidate but nobody in the [[Tea Party Movement]] recognizes him. It has been speculated that DeStefano is a Democrat endorsed candidate running to siphon votes from Runyan. | + | A poll released shows Runyan leading New Jersey Democrat Rep. [[John Adler]] 48 percent to 43 percent among likely voters. <ref>[http://dailycaller.com/2010/10/28/former-nfl-player-takes-lead-in-poll-despite-presence-of-democrat-backed-tea-party-candidate/ Former NFL player takes lead in poll, despite presence of Democrat-backed Tea Party candidate, Daily Caller, October 28, 2010]</ref> Real Clear Politics has the seat leaning Republican. He is facing a third-party challenge from [[Peter DeStefano]]. DeStefano calls himself the Tea Party candidate but nobody in the [[Tea Party Movement]] recognizes him. It has been speculated that DeStefano is a Democrat endorsed candidate running to siphon votes from Runyan. |
Runyan said he’s campaigning with New Jersey Gov. [[Chris Christie]] and RNC chair [[Michael Steele]] Thursday October 29th. | Runyan said he’s campaigning with New Jersey Gov. [[Chris Christie]] and RNC chair [[Michael Steele]] Thursday October 29th. | ||
Revision as of 16:48, October 28, 2010
Jon Runyan (b. November 27, 1973) is a former all-pro lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles who is the Republican nominee for Congress in the New Jersey 3rd congressional district seat held by the Democrat John Adler. Jon Runyan was a two-time Michigan state shotput champion and an all-star basketball recruit of Michigan State. His professional football career included playing for the Houston Oilers, Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles and the San Diego Chargers. Also, he was a broadcast announcer for the 2007 NFL Europa season. Runyan has three children with his wife Loretta.
2010 Midterms
A poll released shows Runyan leading New Jersey Democrat Rep. John Adler 48 percent to 43 percent among likely voters. [1] Real Clear Politics has the seat leaning Republican. He is facing a third-party challenge from Peter DeStefano. DeStefano calls himself the Tea Party candidate but nobody in the Tea Party Movement recognizes him. It has been speculated that DeStefano is a Democrat endorsed candidate running to siphon votes from Runyan.
Runyan said he’s campaigning with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and RNC chair Michael Steele Thursday October 29th.