Vince Micco

My opponent was gracious  and I wish him success in this next term.  I appreciate the fact that our race never deviated from an honest, respectful competition of ideas and positions on important issues

“With the erosion of personal liberties in America caused by people on the far left who want to impose all kinds of restrictions on personal behavior and speech, it is more important than ever to stand up for the rights of the citizens granted by the Bill of Rights,” said Micco.

“The bailout as currently constructed sends a terrible message to Wall Street and to Main Street,” said Micco.  “It says if you are big enough and you screw up don’t worry the government will come and bail you out. That’s not the message Washington should be sending.”  

U.S. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-Fair Lawn): Politicker photo 

TEANECK - Barack Obama may compromise on some issues, but John McCain is a straight-up foot soldier for the oil barons, according to U.S. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-Fair Lawn) and state Sen. Loretta Weinberg (D-Teaneck).

In anticipation of McCain’s landing Tuesday in Bergen County, Rothman and Weinberg criticized the presumptive Republican presidential nominee for accepting 33 oil and gas industry lobbyists as campaign advisors, laying out an energy plan that gives Exxon Mobil $1.2 billion in tax breaks, and accepting $2 million in contributions from Big Oil.

"‘Exxon John’s’ energy policy includes nearly $4 billion in tax cuts to the top five oil corporations, complained Rothman, who stood in the Teaneck Marriott beside a super-sized $2 million check made out to "Exxon John" and signed by Big Oil.

The amount is seven times what Obama received from people connected to the industry, said Rothman, the only member of the New Jersey congressional delegation who supported the Illinois senator for president during the Democratic primary.

“Maybe Mr. Rothman has lost Speaker Pelosi’s contact information. Just in case I am going to give it to him again and post it on the internet,”

“While families in North Jersey are struggling to scrape together enough money to go to the Jersey shore for a vacation, Steve Rothman refused to cast a vote to keep Congress working on the nation’s energy problem."

“I seriously have to question Mr. Obama’s judgment if thinks he can learn anything about how to run the nation’s economy from Jon Corzine,”

“We need leaders on the state and federal level like Vince Micco, who understands the struggles of business owners" -- Mayor Romano

 “Instead of addressing the nation’s energy problems in a comprehensive way, New Jersey’s Democrat politicians are resorting to scare tactics to oppose anything that might increase our nation’s energy independence.”  

Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Hamilton) isn’t taking his bid for a 15th term for granted, raising $143,300 over the last three months and now has $503,944 cash on hand.  His Democratic challenger, history professor Josh Zeitz, raised $108,101 during the same period.  Zeitz has raised $259,267 so far and has $124,535 in the bank.

Statewide, Zeitz ranks second in challenger fundraising.  Dennis Shulman, a blind Rabbi and psychologist running against Rep. Scott Garrett (R-Wantage) raised $270,000 last quarter, according to his campaign.  He has raised $585,000 so far, with $258,000 cash on hand.

Most New Jersey challengers are faring poorly in the fundraising game.