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Point Boro Mayor, A Democrat, Endorses Christie During Local Appearance
Point Borough Mayor William Schroeder, a Democrat, endorsed Gov. Christie's re-election bid on Monday at Community Park, Point Borough.
Schroeder is currently a Democrat who had been a Republican a number of years ago. The only other Democrats on the current Borough Council are Chris Goss and Chris Leitner.
Schroeder spoke very briefly, only stating that he is endorsing the governor's reelection bid and then introducing him. Schroeder, who became mayor in January 2011 (which was the second time he was sworn in as mayor), did not give a reason for endorsing the governor. He has told Patch he will be available later today for more details.
Christie thanked the mayor for his endorsement.
He said when Democrats endorse him, "they are putting people before party." He said he knew it was difficult for Schroeder to cross party lines, but that he did the right thing.
Christie also talked about the need to do more to help Sandy-flooded residents fix their homes and return to them. He said helping people do that is "a mission" he will not abandon, no matter what happens during the course of the campaign.
The governor then greeted the crowd and took photos with some of the residents.
- by Denise Di Stephan
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