Much of the commentary surrounding Sen. Arlen Specter's party switch has centered on the best course for a Republican recovery: does the GOP need to expand its views and be more of a "big tent" party, or is it better off as a purely and strictly conservative movement?
The Record's Charles Stile says that debate is playing out in real time here in New Jersey as moderate Republican Chris Christie battles staunch conservative Steve Lonegan for the GOP gubernatorial nomination.
"Lonegan and Christie are baring the party's soul in bare-knuckled fashion," Stile writes.
Republican don't need a listening tour for their soul-searching, Stile concludes, just come to Jersey.
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What? Custer's last stand.— FJG JR
What's the difference who gets elected anyway? Nothing ever changes.— lgroniko- Conservatives seem to be gravitating toward Lonegan, which could make a big difference in the final stretch. PI recently reported Freedom's Defense Fund is knocking Christie, and the Club for Growth endorsed Lonegan (also posted high praise for him on the group's website). Not bad company to keep in a primary. More interesting, WSJ knocked Christie yesterday for hitting Lonegan's tax plan (false attacks with no alternative plan).— NJbobblehead
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