May 12, 2008 - 12:37pm
Lautenberg and Andrews go after African-American voters
By Matt FriedmanDemocratic Senate candidates Frank Lautenberg and Rob Andrews each released endorsements today from prominent African-Americans.
Andrews announced the support of Newark Councilman Oscar James, Jr., an ally of Mayor Cory Booker who managed former Mayor Sharpe James’s successful 2002 reelection campaign against him. According to the Newark Municipal Council’s Web site, James, the son of a grassroots activist, was the youngest person ever to be elected to public office in the city’s history.
"Rob Andrews has always recognized the challenges faced by inner-city Americans, especially our urban youth, and has worked hard as a member of Congress to find solutions to their problems," said James. “He represents change and the passing of the torch to the next generation of leadership in the Senate.”
Just minutes after the Andrews campaign released the James endorsement, Lautenberg’s camp publicized his endorsement by 24 African-American ministers who preside over congregations from as far south as Trenton and as far north Lautenberg’s home town of Paterson. The release went on to detail Lautenberg’s votes on issues close to the hearts of the state’s inner-city voters.
"Senator Frank Lautenberg was born and raised in Paterson and is committed to helping the city move forward in a positive direction,” said Rev. Kenneth Clayton of St. Luke Baptist Church in Paterson. “He cares about our neighborhoods and always goes the extra mile to lend his support to us on a variety of issues.”
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Let's see - Andrews 1, Lautenberg 24. There's good reasons for this. Every election year Lautenberg has received this endorsement - proof he's been consistent in representing the people of NJ for 24 years. Ladies and Gentlemen, here is your seasoned veteran, your accomplished US Senator - here is your choice once again: Frank Lautenberg! No one else in the realm of politics has embraced the many facets of the populace like Frank Lautenberg. No one else has reached to so many levels to provide what government is meant to: service, assistance, help and protection. Do the best thing for NJ and re-elect Frank Lautenberg!
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Congressional candidate and front-runner
in U.S. Senate race ask why Andrews
funnels taxpayer money to wife’s workplace
BARRINGTON – The Philadelphia Inquirer today further exposed the unethical earmarks arranged by Rob Andrews to fund his wife’s employer.
According to The Inquirer, Andrews funneled $2 million in taxpayer dollars to the law school at Rutgers University-Camden, where his wife, Camille Andrews, worked.
Dale Glading, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey’s 1st District, called Andrews’ earmarks “borderline unethical” and added that “from my perspective and those who share my concerns, Rob might as well have taken $600,000 in small bills, wrapped them in a brown paper bag, and put them on Camille's desk.” (“Andrews defends earmarks for wife's school”, The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 14, 2008)
Glading added, “If you’re going to bring back money to Camden . . . there are a whole lot better ways to spend it than on tuition scholarships to law students.” (“Andrews defends earmarks for wife's school”, The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 14, 2008)
Camden is the poorest and third most dangerous city in the entire United States, and yet it is traditionally a stronghold for the Norcross political machine, despite the machine’s abject failure to improve the city.
Camille Andrews, for her part, is now serving as the placeholder candidate for her husband’s congressional seat.
Julie Roginsky, campaign spokeswoman for Senator Lautenberg, added, “It seems Congressman Andrews owes New Jersey taxpayers an explanation as to why he constantly directed taxpayer money to a program his wife controls, even when Rutgers didn't ask him to.” (“Andrews defends earmarks for wife's school”, The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 14, 2008)
Although the machine politicians arranged for his own wife to stand in as a placeholder candidate in the 1st District, Rob Andrews says he is not running for re-election to the House, even if he loses the June 3 primary against Senator Frank Lautenberg.
Andrews told The Courier-Post, “I will not serve in the Congress next term under any circumstances.” (“1st Congressional District primary a free-for-all”, The Courier-Post, May 11, 2008)
In a poll released late last month, Senator Lautenberg led Andrews by 15 points in their race for the U.S. Senate. (“Poll: Lautenberg leads Andrews in Senate race”, The Daily Journal, April 30, 2008)