Potosnak Earns Union County Endorsements

UNION COUNTY—Ed Potosnak, Democratic Candidate for Congress, announced endorsements from leaders in Union County.

Equality Advocacy Groups Endorse Potosnak

WOODBRIDGE—Ed Potosnak, Democratic Candidate for Congress, announced endorsements from leading equality advocacy groups from across the country.  Potosnak is one of three openly gay challengers running for Congress in 2010.

WOODBRIDGE – Ed Potosnak, Democratic Candidate for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, is proud to announce that he has received the endorsement of the National Organization for Women (NOW).  NOW is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States.  Since its founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been to take action to bring about equality for all women.  NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society.

WOODBRIDGE-- Ed Potosnak, Democratic nominee for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, is sharply critical of Governor Christie’s decision to cancel the ARC tunnel transportation project.  Potosnak has been an outspoken supporter of the ARC tunnel, while his opponent, incumbent Congressman Lance has been unsupportive of the train improvement project.  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.

WOODBRIDGE— Ed Potosnak, Democratic Candidate for Congress, announced endorsements from leading progressive groups from across the country.  

HUNTERDON COUNTY—On Tuesday, Ed Potosnak, Democratic Candidate for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, announced the endorsements of Hunterdon County leaders.  Lois Zarish and the Hunterdon County Democrats, Mayor Charles Daniel of Califon, and Hunterdon County Democracy for America extended their support to Potosnak’s campaign to be their next Congressman.  Potosnak and Lance were invited to debate on October 18 in Califon.  Potosnak spoke to voters for about 30 minutes on the issues, while Mr. Lance was a no-show.

WOODBRIDGE-- Ed Potosnak, Democratic Candidate for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, has made it clear throughout this campaign that he is the best candidate to fight for New Jersey students and families.  Potosnak, endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers, agrees with 78% of New Jersey parents and families who want to see education made a higher priority.  Potosnak has criticized his opponent, Congressman Lance, for voting repeatedly against federal education funding for New Jersey schools and supporting Governor Christie’s disastrous education agenda.