Mike Ferguson

Fox To Guard Henhouse? Ferguson Preaches Reform
After Creating the Pay-to-Play System and Voting to Protect it, Congressional Republicans Preach Lobbying and Ethics Reform

(Washington, D.C.) – A little over a year ago today, Congressman Mike Ferguson and the Republican Congress voted to weaken the House ethics rules in order to protect later-indicted and former Republican leader Tom DeLay. Now, with members of his leadership and party in legal trouble, Congressman Ferguson’s party is reversing course and pushing for lobbying and ethics reform. New Jersey families deserve more than the Republican rhetoric, especially with their record of changing the rules of the game whenever they’re in trouble. Americans deserve real, comprehensive lobbying and ethics reform.

Blue 7th PAC is calling on Congressman Mike Ferguson to immediately condemn recent hateful statements by leading conservative and former Republican Presidential candidate Rev. Pat Robertson.

Speaking on the "700 Club" on Thursday, January 5, Robertson suggested that the massive, life-threatening stroke and cerebral hemorrhage Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffered last week was punishment by God for dividing Israel, according to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Robertson went on to say the assassination of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was also God's will for the same action.

"Leadership means standing up for what is right, even when it is difficult to do so," said Nathan Rudy, chair of Blue 7th PAC. "By not standing up to Reverend Robertson's misguided and ignorant statements about Prime Minister Sharon's health and Israeli politics, Ferguson shows himself once again he lacks the leadership we need in Congress."

For Immediate Release: January 3, 2005
Contact: Blue 7th PAC Chair Nathan Rudy, 908-347-0496

Blue 7th PAC called today for Congressman Mike Ferguson (NJ7) to immediately return or donate to charity the thousands of dollars he has received from his supporters Jack Abramoff and Adam Kidan. Both Abramoff and Kidan have plead guilty to multiple criminal counts related to a $147 million casino deal gone bad.

"The more we learn about the number of political criminals who financially and politically support Congressman Ferguson's political career, the more shocking it gets," said Nathan Rudy, chair of Blue 7th PAC. "Each time we learn more about the culture of corruption in Washington D.C., we find a connection to Congressman Ferguson."

Ferguson Refuses to Return Thousands of Contributions from Indicted and Convicted Political Operatives

Blue 7th PAC called today for Congressman Mike Ferguson (NJ7) to return a $1,000 contribution he received from convicted felon Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham. Cunningham pled guilty today to conspiracy to commit bribery, mail fraud and wire fraud, and tax evasion for underreporting his income in 2004. Cunningham also resigned his Congressional seat in disgrace.

Ferguson Votes for Budget That Puts Special Interests First, Middle Class Last

Today, Congressman Mike Ferguson Voted for the GOP Budget Which Included Massive Cuts to Middle Class Investments Instead of Cuts to Huge Special Interest Giveaways

Democratic leaders say the expect Assemblywoman Linda Stender to pass on a run for Congress next year, leaving former Hillsborough Mayor Joseph Tricarico as the most likely challenger to three-term Congressman Michael Ferguson. Moveon.org continues to target Ferguson, despite the Republican-leaning tenancies of the 7th district: members are being urged to join in a rally outside Ferguson's congressional office tomorrow morning to show opposition to the federal budget.

Blue 7th PAC Demands Mike Ferguson Return or Donate To Charity Campaign Contributions From Indicted Congressman Tom DeLay

Blue 7th PAC, a grassroots political action committee from New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, called on Congressman Mike Ferguson (R-NJ7) to return or donate to charity the more than $54,000 he has received from the recently indicted Tom Delay (R-TX22).

Running On Empty: Ferguson's Commitment to Fighting for Lower Gas Prices
Once Again, Congressman Mike Ferguson (R-NJ) has Failed New Jersey Families Struggling With Record High Gas Prices by Voting Against Anti-Gouging Bill