Trenton Times, Trentonian on the Same Page- Both Endorse Rep. Jim Saxton

TRENTON, N.J. – Nov. 1 - The State capitol’s major newspapers today endorsed Congressman Jim Saxton.

“In the Third Congressional District, Jim Saxton, Republican, merits reelection� the Trentonian wrote. “His low key style of working for real solutions and avoiding bipartisan rancor, of leaving the grandstanding to others have served the district and the country well. He was one of the first in Congress, before 9/11, to grasp the emerging threat of terrorism. His congressional seniority is a valuable asset to the state.�

The Times of Trenton praised Jim’s middle-of-the-road record, noting that his seniority has helped him serve South Jersey:

“If there’s anyone who fits the definition of a centrist in the House of Representatives these days, it’s Rep. Jim Saxton,� the Times wrote. “The Burlington County Republican, has a strong environmental record. He drives a hybrid. He remains a strong but realistic voice on the military base realignment issue. And he’s rightly credited with changing and improving the mission of the three military bases important in the area: McGuire Air Force Base, Fort Dix and the Lakehurst Naval Station.�

Trenton Times, Trentonian Endorse Rep. Jim Saxton

TRENTON, N.J. Nov. 1 – The State capitol’s major newspapers today endorsed Congressman Jim Saxton.

“I am pleased to learn of these endorsements today by the State Capitol’s leading news organizations,� said Saxton, who served in Trenton as a New Jersey State Senator and Assemblyman in the 1980s. “They are familiar with my long record of service, particularly with serving seniors, military families and protecting the environment.�

The Trentonian highlights Jim’s bipartisan style, seniority in Congress and foresight to the threat of terrorism:

“In the Third Congressional District, Jim Saxton, Republican, merits reelection� the Trentonian wrote. “His low key style of working for real solutions and avoiding bipartisan rancor, of leaving the grandstanding to others have served the district and the country well. He was one of the first in Congress, before 9/11, to grasp the emerging threat of terrorism. His congressional seniority is a valuable asset to the state.�

The Times of Trenton praised Jim’s middle-of-the-road record, noting that his seniority has helped him serve South Jersey:

“If there’s anyone who fits the definition of a centrist in the House of Representatives these days, it’s Rep. Jim Saxton,� the Times wrote. “The Burlington County Republican has a strong environmental record. He drives a hybrid. He remains a strong but realistic voice on the military base realignment issue. And he’s rightly credited with changing and improving the mission of the three military bases important in the area: McGuire Air Force Base, Fort Dix and the Lakehurst Naval Station.�

The Burlington County Times, Asbury Park Press, Courier Post, Trentonian, Times of Trenton and the Press of Atlantic City have all endorsed Saxton.