NJ Multi-Candidate Congressional Event Scheduled, 2nd District

VINELAND - Voters in NJ's 2nd Congressional District will have the opportunity to attend a multi-party forum at the Chestnut Assembly of God on September 30 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The event, hosted by the God & Country Political Awareness Group, will be attended by candidates David Kurkowski (D), James Grover (Green Party), Gary Stein (Rock the Boat), Constantino Rozzo (Socialist Party), and Peter Boyce (Constitution Party). There is still no confirmation from Republican incumbent Frank LoBiondo. LoBiondo, who in 1994 signed a pledge to stop running for Congress by 2006, is concerned the debate will interfere with his Congressional calendar.

Each candidate will be given the opportunity to make a brief opening statement. Four questions will be asked by the South Jersey Political Awareness Forum panel with each candidate being given the opportunity to answer. At the conclusion, each candidate will have the opportunity to give a closing statement. Additional time may be given to answer the questions based upon the amount of candidates in attendance.

Forum chairman Elaine Ball said, "In an effort to educate people and encourage them to participate in the electoral process, we are hosting a candidates' forum. We believe that candidates on the ballot, in this case for the position as our Representative in Congress, have the freedom of speech. Likewise, "We the People" of the 2nd District have the freedom to assemble and hear so that we can exercise that freedom to make an informed decision on November 4th." The event can be heard live on Lift FM (98.5 in Bridgeton, 97.9 in Cape May/Wildwood), streamed online at www.lift985.com, or can be attended in person at Chestnut Assembly of God, 2554 E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland, NJ.

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