100 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY: WHERE IS SENATOR FRANK LAUTENBERG?

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- Zimmer Canvassing Garden State; Connecting with Concerned Voters; Lautenberg Absent; Ducking and Dodging -

Lawrenceville, NJ – With 100 days to go until Election Day, U.S. Senate Candidate Dick Zimmer criticized Frank Lautenberg for being absent from the campaign trail.

“Since the campaign began, I have had the pleasure of speaking with thousands of voters across the state,” Zimmer said.  “We've talked about gas prices, property taxes, wasteful spending and the mortgage crisis.  We’ve talked about how so many of our neighbors are thinking about moving to another state where it’s more affordable.  Every candidate ought to listen to the people he intends to represent.  But when it comes to confronting the important issues facing New Jersey's voters, Frank Lautenberg has been missing in action.” 

Since winning the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate on June 3, Zimmer has attended dozens of public events; he has connected with thousands of voters throughout New Jersey; and he has repeatedly challenged Senator Lautenberg to a series of debates and open town hall meetings. 

"New Jersey's residents are having a hard time making ends meet," Zimmer said.  "And it seems each day we read another newspaper headline about more expensive gas, food, college tuition and taxes.  For 24 years, Frank Lautenberg had his chance to help make New Jersey more affordable and he failed.  It's time for a change.”

“Every poll shows that, with 100 days to go until Election Day, voters are not sold on six more years of Frank Lautenberg," said Kristen Hainen, Communications Director for the Zimmer for Senate campaign.  "The public is growing tired of elected officials who duck debates and dodge public appearances and who have been in Washington far too long.  Dick Zimmer's message of less spending, more freedom and greater security is resonating.  The next 100 days are going to be very important to the future of New Jersey."

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