Sarah Palin and Tea Party Push Back Against Cory Booker

Former Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska and the Tea Party Express are stepping into the special election for a U.S. Senate seat in New Jersey on Saturday. Based on the polls, the Democrats look well-positioned to expand their majority in the Senate as Newark Mayor Cory Booker has a solid lead over former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan, the Republican candidate. The seat is currently held by U.S. Sen. Jeffrey Chiesa, R-N.J., who was appointed to the seat after the death of longtime U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J.

The Tea Party Express will be endorsing Lonegan at an event in New Egypt on Saturday and Palin is scheduled to attend.

We are excited to be joining local tea party activists in support of Steve Lonegan, said Amy Kremer, the chairwoman of the Tea Party Express, on Wednesday. "With the Democrat-controlled Senates proven unwillingness to act to solve anything, it is important that we elect representatives who can solve problems.

Unlike Democrat Cory Booker, who will be a rubber stamp for the liberal policies for President Barack Obama, Steve Lonegan has demonstrated a passion for fighting against the increasing size, cost, and intrusiveness of government, Kremer added. As the mayor of Bogota, N.J., Steve cut city spending, shrank the city bureaucracy, and made its operation more efficient.

As a grassroots activist at the state level, Steve fought against an 8 percent sales tax increase and a huge toll-road hike, Kremer continued. And he won. His thoughtful and deliberate approach to leading makes him the best candidate for New Jersey.