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Stender receives Sierra Club endorsement
Honored for continued commitment to championing environmental causes
May 9, 2008
FLEMINGTON – Today, Linda Stender proudly accepted the Sierra Club’s endorsement for the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. Stender was recognized for her long-standing commitment to championing smart environmental policies that protect our earth and ensure a healthier, greener planet for Garden State families.
On 5th Anniversary of Bush’s “Mission Accomplished” speech, Stender calls for troop withdrawal within a year
While her Republican opponents continue to attack each other, Linda Stender focuses on running a positive campaign focused on real issues that matter
May 1, 2008
SCOTCH PLAINS – Five years ago today, President Bush triumphantly declared “mission accomplished,” claiming major combat operations in Iraq had ended. Since that pronouncement, almost 4,000 American troops have lost their lives and another 30,000 have been wounded in action. Five years later, it is time our nation comes together to bring our troops home and demand timetables for withdrawal within a year from a war that never should have been waged.
Stender pledges to keep promise to our seniors
April 25, 2008
FANWOOD – Today, Linda Stender vowed to continue fighting for our nation’s seniors, voicing her strong opposition to the Bush Administration’s threatened cuts to Medicare and her commitment to protecting Social Security for the long term.
Stender was joined by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), a chief deputy whip in the US House and Co-Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s Red to Blue program. Stender was in the first wave of Red to Blue endorsed candidates this cycle.
Stender reaffirms commitment to the environment and slowing climate change
April 22, 2008
SCOTCH PLAINS – As her Republican opponents continue to attack each other and run negative campaigns of personal destruction, Linda Stender today celebrated the 38th anniversary of Earth Day by highlighting her continued commitment to smart environmental policies that will protect our earth for future generations.
With 7th District up for grabs, the cash flows freely
The Star-Ledger
April 17, 2008
By Gabriel H. Gluck
The job may pay less than $170,000, but the political war chests of the 7th Congressional District candidates who want the job have now crossed the $2 million mark.
According to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission, Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D-Union), who spent nearly $2 million two years ago in her quest for the congressional seat, has already amassed $1.06 million.
Stender raises over $1 million this cycle
April 4, 2008
SCOTCH PLAINS – Proving the incredible strength and grassroots support behind her candidacy for New Jersey’s 7th District, Democrat Linda Stender announced today having raised nearly $1,040,000 for the cycle and $430,000 in the first quarter of 2008. As of March 31, Stender had $840,000 cash on hand.
