I thought about decisions that I have faced: my decision to drop out of College and join the Army, returning four years later to finish my degree; my decision to attend law school and eventually to open my own firm.

The decisions I made were difficult at the time, but now they seem clear. We are a country faced with tough decisions. One of them is the election this Tuesday, November 2^nd.

We must ask ourselves, is the status-quo acceptable? If not, has Rodney Frelinghuysen shown independent leadership during this time of economic uncertainty?

Mr. Frelinghuysen has found himself in an unfortunate niche in Congress of late, the niche of a career politician. Having been in Congress for 16 years, he has increasingly given in to his party at the expense of our District.

Over the last two years, he voted against nine tax cuts for small businesses while simultaneously voting to bail out the banks.

He also talks about the importance of investing in education, yet two months ago, he voted against a deficit-neutral bill that saved the jobs of 3,900 New Jersey teachers.

We cannot take his supposed fiscal responsibility seriously with these votes. Moreover, the fact that in the midst of a recession he was one of only seven Congressmen to increase their pork-barrel projects illustrates how out of touch he is with our District’s values.

The Eleventh District deserves a Congressman with strong economic and fiscal policies. As a small business owner, I understand that small businesses are the engine of our economic growth. That is why I have proposed a three-point plan to jumpstart small businesses. I will fight to provide payroll tax credits to small businesses that hire Americans who are out of work. I will fight to expand guaranteed loan programs and credit lines that will provide small businesses with the resources to grow. Lastly, I will fight for investments and tax credits for competitive research grants that will help the Eleventh District innovate. As a result, our district can expect new, high paying, and secure jobs.

While focusing on the current jobs crisis, I will not ignore the long-term threat of crippling debt. If we continue to pass deficit budgets, an unsustainable future will be the legacy we pass on to our children, and that is unacceptable. The Eleventh District deserves a Congressman who understands that.

After 16 years, Rodney Frelinghuysen has forgotten his obligation to our District. After 16 years, I ask you to give me a chance. I will fight to create jobs and to help our small businesses, and I will never jeopardize the competitiveness of our nation. I ask that you vote for me on Tuesday, November 2^nd.

Douglas Herbert

100 Route 46West Hackettstown, NJ 07840

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.

Referring to Frelinghuysen’s previous support of the project, Doug said, “My opponent had been a steadfast and public supporter of the Hudson rail tunnel project. In fact, on his Congressional website, it is listed as one of his top three priorities. Yet, when our Governor killed the project, my opponent sat by silently.”

“This is just the type of infrastructure project, which will make New Jersey stronger. In the short term, the ARC tunnel would create 6,000 construction jobs, and in the long term, it would create 44,000 permanent new jobs. Our gross regional product is estimated to increase by $10 billion and our real personal income by $4 billion because of this project… This project is one which we need to support and to get done.”

“My opponent knew that before. Yet when push came to shove, when the time to stand strong was at hand, he gave in to party politics. He caved at the expense of his District. I will never do that, and it was wrong for him to do so.  After 16 years, Frelinghuysen has decided to do what is easy instead of what is right. I promise you this: I will fight for our District, fight for our commuters and fight for the ARC Tunnel.”

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

Doug speaks at Roxbury High School

Campaign for Congress and the importance of civic involvement.  Commenting on the numerous high schools students who volunteer with his campaign, Doug said, “It is wonderful to see young people getting involved and taking an interest in their government and the direction of this country.”

Speaking to the Morris Knolls High School’s Junior Statesmen of America, Doug said, “The stakes of this election could not be higher, this is your future that’s on the line. We must work to create jobs, reduce the deficit and invest in education, because America cannot continue down the same path.”

Answering questions from members of Roxbury High School’s faculty, Doug said, “As a father of three, I know that it is vital that we keep our educational system strong. I will not make a political gamble or place personal ambition above our children’s well-being and America’s ability to compete in the global marketplace.”

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.