(Morristown) – August 15, 2010 – Douglas Herber
t, who is challenging eight-term incumbent Rodney Frelinghuysen, hosted a brunch Sunday morning at the ‘Grasshopper Off the Green’. Doug spoke to approximately 60 guests who turned out to hear him present his plan for the future of New Jersey and the United States. Doug’s remarks focused on the economy and he said if elected to Congress he will work to combat unemployment, invest in education and reduce the deficit.
Doug said, “We have an immediate need to create jobs, because the only way to move the country in the right direction is by getting America working again. Once America is working, Congress must then reduce our deficit and return our country to its economic prosperity.” As a small business owner, Doug emphasized that we cannot ignore the driver of our economic growth and that is entrepreneurs.
Turning his attention to his opponent’s record, Doug said, “Frelinghuysen says he supports helping the unemployed, but refused to vote for the extension of benefits. Frelinghuysen says he cares about reducing the budget, but he was 1 of only 7 members of Congress to increase their earmarks last year.” Going further, he said, “A Congressman should be both open and consistent. Frelinghuysen is neither. He has failed to respond to debate invites from the League of Women Voters and Sparta Unites for Education. The stakes in this election are too high for a candidate to ignore discussing the challenges we face.”
Doug’s remarks were well received, and Eleventh District voters came away energized and enthusiastic for the November election. Doug’s campaign is looking to build on the momentum from this weekend as Doug fights to unseat the eight-term Republican incumbent.
To learn more about Doug please visit: www.douglasherbert.org
