Jim Saxton

PoliticsNJ.com reported in July that Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman John Adler met with staff at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in Washington last month to discuss a possible run for Congress next year against incumbent James Saxton.  In what might be the opening salvo of that campaign, the Courier-Post ran Adler's Letter to the Editor criticizing Saxton's record on the Iraq War:

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is currently running radio ads in New Jersey's third district criticizing thirteen-term Republican Congressman James Saxton for voting against the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) last month.  Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman John Adler has met with the DCCC and other key Democrats to discuss a possible challenge to Saxton in 2008.  Saxton is one of five House Republicans across the country that the DCCC has targeted on the SCHIP vote.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman John Adler met with staff at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in Washington last month to discuss a possible run for Congress next year against incumbent James Saxton, according to Democrats close to the five-term State Senator.

Many New Jersey Congressmen have fat bank accounts. Leading the pack are three Democrats, none of whom are likely to face competitive races in 2008, but all of whom are considered possible successors if Frank Lautenberg unexpectedly retires. The richest Republican is Frank LoBiondo, whose Second District seat is being eyed as a potential pickup by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Thirteenth District Democrat Albio Sires sits at the bottom of the list. He may face a primary challenge, possibly by Jersey City Councilman Steve Fulop.

Democrats are depicting Evesham’s municipal races tomorrow as a Little Bighorn scenario in which the Republican Party has fallen back and circled the wagons around Burlington County’s power center, where the GOP has traditionally maintained control.

The Democrats believe they can ride in tomorrow with 40 people working the phones and over 100 campaign workers on the ground going door-to-door, and sweep former Philadelphia Eagles kicking coach Randy Brown to victory over long-serving incumbent Mayor Gus Tamburro. They say they’re primed to win in this suburban community of 42,275, where last year Sen. Robert Menendez scratched out a win.

Nov. 6, 2006

United Transportation Union Endorses Congressman Jim Saxton

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. - Congressman Jim Saxton (NJ-3rd) announced today that he has been endorsed by the New Jersey State Legislative Board of the United Transportation Union.

“We want to wish you a successful re-election and we look forward t working with you in the future,� said Daniel J. O’Connell, State Chairman of the UTU Political Action Committee. All UTU members were informed of the organization’s decision.

“I am pleased with this endorsement because transportation is the lifeline of economic activity,� said Saxton. “A healthy transportation system is good for fostering jobs and attracting new employers. It’s critical for our state’s economy, which is dependent on tourism.�

In addition to being endorsed by the Teamsters, Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Saxton is also endorsed by firefighters, police and teachers unions. He is also endorsed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Businesses and the VFW.

Nov. 2, 2006

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. – Congressman Jim Saxton announced today that he has been endorsed by the American Osteopathic Information Association.

Congressman Saxton recognizes the critical role that osteopathic physicians perform on a daily basis. Today’s physicians face challenges such as medical liability reform, Medicare payments, and continuing education that must be addressed.

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.�

Oct. 31, 2006

TOMS RIVER, N.J. - Congressman Jim Saxton was endorsed today by the largest paper along the Jersey Shore, the Asbury Park Press, which called him a “champion of the environment,� praised Jim’s success at starting the long-awaited LBI beach repair project and hailed his efforts to expand open space in wildlife areas in the Barnegat Bay Watershed..

“In his 10 terms representing the 3rd Congressional District, Republican Rep. H. James Saxton has been a champion of the environment,� the paper wrote. “That is reason enough for voters to return him to Congress. But Saxton also has a strong record on military affairs and senior citizen issues. He is the clear choice over his Democratic challenger, lawyer Richard Sexton of Moorestown.

The paper also praised Jim’s role protect the district's three military bases and the 17,000 jobs they bring to the region, and called him “a leader� regarding the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and its relicensing procedure at Oyster Creek in Lacey Township.

The Burlington County Times and the Press of Atlantic City have both endorsed Saxton, a former N.J. State Assemblyman and State Senator, citing his accomplishments in the U.S. Congress.

Oct. 31, 2006

TOMS RIVER, N.J. - Congressman Jim Saxton was endorsed today by the largest paper along the Jersey Shore, the Asbury Park Press, which called him a “champion of the environment,� praised Jim’s success at starting the long-awaited LBI beach repair project and hailed his efforts to expand open space in wildlife areas in the Barnegat Bay Watershed..

“In his 10 terms representing the 3rd Congressional District, Republican Rep. H. James Saxton has been a champion of the environment,� the paper wrote. “That is reason enough for voters to return him to Congress. But Saxton also has a strong record on military affairs and senior citizen issues. He is the clear choice over his Democratic challenger, lawyer Richard Sexton of Moorestown.

The paper also praised Jim’s role protect the district's three military bases and the 17,000 jobs they bring to the region, and called him “a leader� regarding the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and its relicensing procedure at Oyster Creek in Lacey Township.

The Burlington County Times and the Press of Atlantic City have both endorsed Saxton, a former N.J. State Assemblyman and State Senator, citing his accomplishments in the U.S. Congress.