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Congressman Jon Runyan?
Congressman Jon Runyan?
PolitickerNJ.com is reporting that former Eagles Tackle (and currently unsigned free agent) Jon Runyan is a possible Republican candidate for South Jersey's 3rd Congressional District currently held by Freshman Democrat John Adler.
Jon Runyan is the latest former Michigan football player to hint at political aspirations
Jon Runyan is the latest former Michigan football player to hint at political aspirations
blog.mlive.com — Former Michigan lineman Jon Runyan is considering a run for Congress in New Jersey.... (more) Jon Runyan is the latest former Michigan football player ...
Official Statement from Big Jon Runyan on Possible Congressional Run
Official Statement from Big Jon Runyan on Possible Congressional Run
huggingharoldreynolds.blogspot.com — This afternoon I received an email from a New Jersey political consultant regarding the earlier post about... Jon Runyan possibly running for NJ Congressional District 3: Mr. Runyan asked me to forward his official statement to you regarding NJ's 3rd ... (more) Official Statement from Big Jon Runyan on Possible ...
Runyan could be runnin' for Congress
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com — Long-time NFL offensive lineman Jon Runyan busted his ass in the offseason to recover from microfracture surgery... aimed at allowing him to resume his career.But once he was cleared to play again, he received scattered interest, but no acceptable ... (more) Runyan could be runnin' for Congress
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Runyan could be runnin' for Congress
ProFootballTalk.com — Long-time NFL offensive lineman Jon Runyan busted his ass in the offseason to recover from microfracture surgery aimed at allowing him to resume his career. But once he was cleared to play again, he received scattered interest, but no acceptable offers. So now he's exploring his post-football opportunities, and he's considering entering a realm that might even be more challenging that full-contact athletics. Politics. Per various reports (we were first tipped off by the folks at HuggingHaroldReynolds.com ), Runyan ...

Jon Runyan may go from lineman to Congressman
Shutdown Corner — ... for comment by PolitickerNJ.com, Addiego said "I don't think I'm at liberty to discuss that right now." Runyan would be running as a Republican, but outside of that, I can't say I know anything about his political values. As an offensive linemen, Runyan believed in the "speak softly and carry a big stick" ideology, and also showed an ability to filibuster your face in. For a slightly more informed look at Runyan's chances, here's a snippet from Hugging Harold Reynolds: Runyan's toughest challenge - should ...

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Major League Jerk — ... Former Eagles Tackle (and currently unsigned free agent) Jon Runyan is a possible Republican candidate for South Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District. (HHR) ...

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Tennessee Titans Morning Links: Bring Out Your Jersey Jokes Edition
Music City Miracles — ...  Former Titan and Eagle Jon Runyan is being touted as a possible republican candidate for South New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District... wow.  So if you're a congressman from New Jersey are your main priorities the supply of Ed Hardy shirts for future generations and tax breaks on Axe Body Spray?  That would make you a god in New Jersey, I'd say. ...

Jon Runyan is the latest former Michigan football player to hint at political aspirations
It's Just Sports — ... as a Republican for the U.S. House seat gubernatorial candidate Pete Hoekstra is vacating, and now Jon Runyan is considering a run as a Republican for a seat in New Jersey. Hugging Harold Reynolds has the deets : Runyan's toughest challenge - should he enter the race - would more likely come from his own party rather than the incumbent. The seat, which was held by Republican Jim Saxon since 1993 before his retirement in 2008, is widely seen as one of the national GOP's top pick-up opportunities, with Adler having benefited greatly from the immense Obama surge during the ...

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Paneech — ... Hugging Harold Reynolds reported that former Philadelphia Eagles tackle Joe Runyan is thinking about running for Congress in New Jerseys 3rd District. ...

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