Oscar James Jr.

May 12, 2008 - 12:37pm

Lautenberg and Andrews go after African-American voters

Democratic 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.”

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