New Jersey Rocks The 50-State Turnout

Congressman Honda, Linda Stender and New Jersey Democrats
kick off The 50-State Turnout

Congressman Mike Honda, DNC Vice Chair, kicked-off the October 7th national organizing day by campaigning with New Jersey 7th congressional candidate, Linda Stender. The day started with the Congressman and Assemblywoman greeting members of Plumbers Local 24, who they joined for a labor walk. After the walk, Honda and Stender participated in a brief training with canvassers, which was lead by one of the campaign's Field Organizers.

Neighbor-to-neighbor, spreading the Democratic message, one door at a time.

Honda and Stender, along with local canvassers, walked door-to-door, visiting homes and businesses in Edison, Roselle Park, Woodbridge and Elizabeth, sharing the Democratic message of a new direction for America with voters throughout the district. They also attended an Asian Trade Show and Chinese Festival, where Congressman Honda, who chairs the Congressional Asian-Pacific American Caucus, and Stender spoke about how improving the economy and educational opportunities would benefit Asian-Americans, New Jersey, and all of America.

Congressman Honda also joined numerous other Democratic Party leaders and elected officials who campaigned for Senatorial candidate Bob Menendez that weekend.

Senator Bob Menendez addresses a crowd of supporters.

Senator Bob Menendez was at a huge rally with organized labor leaders and Demcoratic supporters before heading out on his own canvass.

More New Jersey Grassroots Stories from The 50-State Turnout Kick-off over at Blue Jersey here andhere.

Comments (3) «

Go Linda Stender! Go Robert Menendez!

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rjsnj on October 9, 2006 at 05:42 PM

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MaryinSeattle on October 9, 2006 at 09:30 PM

Dude in the tan pullover is kinda cute.....

Oh.Also,

GO NEW JERSEY ! WHOOO HOOO!

;P

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FreedomOfSpeechForProgressiveMajority on October 10, 2006 at 12:13 AM

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