Democracy For America Endorses Frank Lautenberg for United States Senate
 
DemocracyForAmerica.com, our nation's largest progressive political action organization, has endorsed Frank Lautenberg's campaign for the United States Senate.

"Frank Lautenberg has shown time and again that he is a champion of progressive values and Democracy for America is proud to endorse his campaign," said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA.  "Sen. Lautenberg's commitment to the grassroots is well established and New Jersey is fortunate to have his expertise and representation in the Senate."

Frank Lautenberg was born in Paterson, N.J., the son of immigrants who came through Ellis Island.  Along with two childhood friends, Sen. Lautenberg started ADP - one of the first and largest computing service companies in the world.  After serving as CEO for ADP for many years, Sen. Lautenberg was elected to the U.S. Senate.

In this term alone, Frank Lautenberg has voted repeatedly to bring our troops home from Iraq, stood up to the Bush administration to stop drilling for oil less than 100 miles from New Jersey's shoreline, and stopped George Bush from cutting affordable health care for thousands of working class New Jersey families and children.

"I am proud to accept Democracy for America's endorsement.  DFA and I are both committed to changing direction in Washington after the failures of eight years of President Bush and Vice President Cheney.  Together we will work to end the War in Iraq, boost our economy, protect the environment, and make health care and higher education more affordable and accessible.  DFA members know that they will always have an ally in the United States Senate as long as I am there," said Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg.

Democracy for America is a key endorsement in this race, bringing donations from progressives and providing volunteers to participate in door-to-door, grassroots outreach.  DFA has helped elect over 550 progressives to office from Governor Deval Patrick in Massachusetts to Rep. Jerry McNerney in California's 11th Congressional District.

"Frank Lautenberg has been a leader on the issues that matter: ending the War in Iraq, expanding access to health care, and standing up for working men and women," said Arshad Hasan, Executive Director of Democracy for America.  "Sen. Lautenberg's long record makes him the only real choice for progressives on June 3rd in New Jersey."

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