A Tale of Two Parties

ATLANTIC CITY –  Two bars a block apart, but two very different parties.

John DiMaio, the top Republican in the state Assembly, walked into one at the Irish Pub and said simply:

“We keep moving.”

He was referring to the recent election in which Republicans lost five seats, not to mention Mikie Sherrill’s big win.

The Wednesday afternoon party at the League of Municipalities Convention was a Cheers to South Jersey event sponsored by state Sen. Mike Testa and Vineland Mayor Anthony Fanucci.

DiMaio mentioned Sherrill’s campaign statements about affordability. He said that if the new governor actually moves in that direction. Republicans will be there to help

As for Testa, he said:

“I think Republicans have to regroup. We have to come up with messaging that is actually going to…