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One New Jersey father tells us why he's voting for Rob Andrews for Senate

From today's Times

Andrews is more proactive that Lautenberg, suggesting his own solutions for health coverage and other major problems. Lautenberg remains in "us vs. them" mode ready to pounce on Republicans who supposedly would make life miserable for New Jersey. Important, perhaps, except that Democrats now control the Senate and are likely to continue to do so.

Andrews is more likely to team up with both other Democrats and moderate Senate Republicans Pennsylvania's Arlen Specter and Maine's Olympia Snowe, to name two to actually get things done.

Read the whole editorials here.

Friends,

We're down to the final stretch of this unprecedented campaign and, with each passing day, the momentum for Rob Andrews grows.

Over the last few weeks, we've seen Senator Lautenberg run a campaign of distractions: dodging debates, refusing to release his tax returns, dismissing this election as a mere formality. Lautenberg is asking New Jersey for a free pass in this election, hoping the clock will just run out before Election Day. But Rob thinks the voters deserve better.  He's run a different campaign -- with detailed policy positions, Town Hall meetings across New Jersey, and a willingness to debate his opponents at anytime, in anyplace. It's no surprise why the Star-Ledger endorsed Rob Andrews, writing,

"Andrews...has a comprehensive vision of where the country should be going and can articulate detailed plans for getting there.  On any issue -- from health care, to withdrawing from Iraq, to meeting transportation needs, to dealing with soaring gas prices -- Andrews has well-thought-out proposals."

Debates on Thursday and Friday -- Tune in!
On Thursday and Friday, voters will get their first chance to hear Rob debate Frank Lautenberg. Make sure you tune in -- and forward this message to your friends and colleagues as a reminder.

On Thursday at 7:00 PM, tune your radio to 101.5 FM or visit http://www.nj1015.com and listen online to hear Rob Andrews and Frank Lautenberg square off in the first debate of this primary season. You'll hear from the candidates, questions from callers, and learn why it's so important that we send Rob Andrews to the Senate.

On Friday at 8:00 PM, tune to the New Jersey Network or visit http://www.njn.net/television/webcast to see Rob Andrews and Frank Lautenberg debate on television. Check with your local cable or satellite provider to find your local NJN station listing so you don't miss the only televised debate before Primary Day.

Our opponent agreed to these debates -- just days before the campaign ends -- in the hopes that no one would be watching. That's no way to run a campaign -- and no way for a Senator to act. The clock has run out on Senator Lautenberg's delaying tactics -- and, with your help on Tuesday, June 3rd -- we'll send Rob Andrews to represent Democrats in the battle for the U.S. Senate.
Thanks for all you do--

Mike Murphy
Campaign Chairman

Friends,

We're in the home stretch of this campaign -- and, thanks to your help, Rob's support is growing every day! We're working harder than ever to get everyone involved in the campaign. You can volunteer now to help Get-Out-The-Vote or donate online to help give our campaign all the resources we need for the final days.

Over the last few weeks, we've seen Senator Lautenberg run a campaign of distractions: avoiding the campaign trail, refusing to release his tax returns, hiding behind negative tv ads. We've had enough of these tactics and we're fighting back against Lautenberg's campaign of negatives with a new ad of our own:

Check out the new ad -- written by Rob's daughters, Jackie and Josie Andrews -- by clicking above or visiting http://www.robandrewsforchange.com/daughters. We're determined to spread Rob's message of change far and wide throughout New Jersey -- so send this email to your friends and colleagues and help send Rob Andrews to the U.S. Senate.

Yours,
Michael Murphy
Campaign Chairman