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(Sparta) – October 17, 2010 – Sparta Unites for our Schools (“SUfoS”) officially endorsed Douglas Herbert‘s candidacy to represent New Jersey’s 11th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. Mr. Herbert is running against eight-term incumbent Rodney Frelinghuysen.

Commenting on her organization’s endorsement, SUfoS President Leslie Huhn stated, “Since our first meeting with Mr. Herbert in July, I have been extraordinarily impressed with his position on education. Doug has been an outstanding advocate for a first class educational delivery system throughout New Jersey’s 11th district. Doug would have supported the Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act, a bill Congressman Frelinghuysen voted against, that is now returning 3,900 teachers to New Jersey’s classrooms. Four of these positions are coming to Sparta and will restore art, music and gym to our elementary school students in addition to a librarian.”

“Doug has travelled the 11th district throughout his campaign to visit schools, speak with citizens and see first-hand how our country’s current economic hardships are affecting the people he wishes to represent. He has a sincere interest and desire to help in any way possible. It is my belief that Mr. Herbert’s actions truly embody the spirit and meaning of representative leadership.

I am proud to announce the SUfoS endorsement of Mr. Herbert’s campaign, and I implore the members of my organization and all concerned citizens of the 11th district to vote for Douglas Herbert on November 2. Douglas Herbert is the right person for our district, our nation, and our children.”

About Sparta Unites for our Schools (“SUfoS”)

SUfoS is a 200+ member grassroots organization that wishes to ensure a quality education for all students. This is accomplished by advocating for adequate funding at the national, state and local levels, improving communication between schools and the community, and utilizing the talents and resources of local volunteers to support our schools for our children.

Douglas Herbert is a veteran of the 82nd Airborne and he currently resides in Chatham, NJ. He is running against the eight-term incumbent Rodney Frelinghuysen.

(Morristown) – October 19, 2010 – Douglas Herbert, today, received the endorsement of the New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council on behalf of their over 150,000 members across New Jersey.  In their letter of endorsement, they wrote, “The New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council stands proudly with you in your support of New Growth in New Jersey business and the improvement of our citizen’s welfare.”

Commenting on the endorsement, Doug said, “I am proud to accept this endorsement as a testament to my commitment to make job sites safer and to support legislation that will help hardworking families in the Eleventh District.”

Douglas Herbert is a veteran of the 82nd Airborne and he currently resides in Chatham, NJ. He is running against the eight-term incumbent Rodney Frelinghuysen.

On Sunday, Douglas Herbert, eight-term incumbent Rodney Frelinghuysen, and Libertarian Jim Gawron faced off in the first of two scheduled debates at WMTR studio in Morristown.

Opening the debate, Doug said, “The people of this district deserve a representative who is going to go down to Washington and fight on their behalf.” Frelinghuysen opened his remarks by attacking Washington incumbents and Nancy Pelosi, in response, Doug said, “I would like to remind the Congressman that he is running against Jim and I. This election is about Rodney Frelinghuysen and his failed record.”

Asked about his recent vote against the ‘Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act’, which put 3,900 New Jersey teachers back to work, Frelinghuysen said, “I support Governor Christie’s education reforms, and thought it unwise to pass this bill before they’re complete.” Doug responded, “I support that bill, education is a long-term investment in our country, if we do not invest in education we will fall behind countries like China.”

Next, Frelinghuysen was pressed by a caller about the ‘Contract with America’, which he ran on in 1994, which among other things promised 12 year term limits. Frelinghuysen said, “I did not sign term limits.” Doug countered, “I support the 12 year term limits, because we need to stop the political elitism in Washington- Congressmen who go down to Washington just for themselves and their own political interests.”

A small-business woman called in from Parsippany and asked the Congressman why he voted against the ‘Small Business Lending Fund’. Frelinghuysen said, “In my opinion people aren’t going to make the right type of investments.” Doug said, “Small businesses are struggling, the Small Business Administration has said that 75 percent of new job creation is going to come from small businesses. This is exactly the type of bill we need to get America working again.”

In his closing remarks, Doug said, “The way we take America back is by taking Washington back from incumbents like Rodney Frelinghuysen on November 2nd.”

The first of two radio debates between Douglas Herbert and Rodney Frelinghuysen in New Jersey’s Eleventh Congressional District will occur this Sunday, October 17th at 11am. It will be broadcast on WMTR 1250 AM located out of Morristown, and the moderator will be Jessie Frees. Reporters are kindly requested to arrive at the studio by 10:45am. Photographs of the two candidates will be allowed.

Douglas Herbert is a veteran of the 82nd Airborne and he currently resides in Chatham, NJ. He is running against the eight-term incumbent Rodney Frelinghuysen.