October 7

WOODBRIDGE-- Ed Potosnak, Democratic nominee for New Jersey’s 7^th Congressional District, is dismayed to learn that Governor Christie has unilaterally cancelled the ARC tunnel transportation project.  Potosnak has been an outspoken supporter of the ARC tunnel, while his opponent, incumbent Congressman Lance has actively worked against the project in Congress and here in New Jersey.  Studies show that completion of the ARC tunnel would increase home values of those living along the Raritan Valley Line by up to 25% and shave hours of weekly commuting time.

Ed Potosnak, Democratic Candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 7^th Congressional District, held a press conference today at First Light Energy in South Plainfield in support of solar technology and the broad range of high technology companies that call the region home.  First Light designs and installs solar panel units for homes and businesses in the 7^th district and throughout New Jersey.  First Light Energy General Manager Rene Brana said, “"Extending commercial tax credits for alternative energy sources makes sense economically and environmentally.  I'm pleased that Ed Potosnak recognizes the importance of making renewable energy sources affordable for families and small businesses in New Jersey."

Ed Potosnak, Democratic Candidate for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, is surprised that Congressman Lance is refusing to debate, given the latest Rutgers-Eagleton poll supports results from the GarinHartYang 7th district poll earlier this summer—that the 7th district is winnable for Potosnak.  

WOODBRIDGE - Ed Potosnak, Democratic Candidate for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional has accepted invitations to debate in each of the four counties that make up the 7th district.   His opponent, Congressman Lance, has accepted a mere two debates including a televised debate being hosted outside the district and a debate in Union County, snubbing voters in Somerset and Middlesex counties as well as his home county of Hunterdon.

Ed Potosnak, Democratic Candidate for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, will join with the Rutgers University Glee Club and alumni on Saturday to perform the National Anthem and the Alma Mater before the Rutgers Homecoming Football Game against Tulane University.  Ed Potosnak was president of the Glee Club – which was founded in 1872 and is the oldest student run organization at Rutgers.

WOODBRIDGE—On Monday, the New Jersey chapter of the American Federation of Teachers voted to endorse Ed Potosnak, Democratic Candidate for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.  Potosnak, a high school chemistry teacher who taught in Bridgewater and a part time lecturer at Rutgers University for over a decade, has made improving education a centerpiece of his campaign.  Potosnak has advocated for increased federal and state commitment to public schools.  Potosnak’s opponent, Congressman Lance, voted against the Education, Jobs, and Medicaid Assistance Act, which paid down the deficit while providing $268 million to New Jersey schools to retain or rehire 4,000 New Jersey teachers, as well as hiring more nurses, firefighters and police officers.

Ed Potosnak, Democratic candidate for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, is pleased that Congressman Lance has reached out to directly confirm his participation in debates.  Potosnak has called for one televised debate and one debate in each of the four counties in the 7th district.  Full details about the debate schedule are still being determined.

“It has been clear to me since I began my campaign that Congressman Lance is a gentleman,” said Potosnak.  “I am looking forward to debating Mr. Lance across the 7th district and getting the opportunity to showcase our policy differences for the voters.  I am sure that he is committed to spirited discourse about the issues our nation faces. ”