A PROFILE IN PETTINESS
While Voters Seek Change and Leadership, Myers Resorts to Cheap Shots
Ignores Corruption in His Own Backyard; Makes Unwarranted Charges to Distract Attention from his Support for Bush's Disastrous Economic Policies

Contact: Mark Warren, (856) 222-9707

October 7, 2008

For more than a year, Chris Myers has turned a blind eye to wholesale corruption at the Burlington County Bridge Commission, which is run by his political allies. The scandal cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars, yet Myers never said a word. Now he once again is showing his low regard for the taxpayers by dropping any pretense that he is concerned with the financial crisis that threatens the economic security of all Americans – instead inexplicably deciding to criticize public safety improvements and other worthy projects benefiting the taxpayers.  

"While the voters are crying out for leadership amid the greatest economic crisis in our lifetime, Chris Myers is wasting the closing weeks of this campaign by hurling false, scurrilous personal attacks instead of engaging in a serious discussion of the issues," said Mark Warren, campaign manager for Third District congressional candidate John Adler. "Mayor Myers' behavior clearly shows that he is more interested in the old-style politics of personal destruction than finding solutions to the very serious problems that the voters care about. His blatant inattention to those issues is a slap in the face to the people of the Third District, who are looking for a strong and committed advocate for them and their families in Washington."

Warren said that Myers, while completely ignoring the serious issues on the minds of voters, has spent nearly a week leveling false accusations regarding Adler's support for public projects in his district. Warren said the programs receiving state funding were entirely legitimate, including Police Department & community center improvements.  He said that Adler was doing his job as a legislator to request the funding and found it bizarre and reckless that Myers would suggest otherwise. As Myers is well aware, Warren said, numerous state legislators, including a number of Republicans, asked for and received portions of the same fund of state money for projects in their home districts.

Warren said it was sheer hypocrisy for Myers to be standing shoulder-to-shoulder today with state Republican chairman Tom Wilson, a lobbyist and former partner of the lobbyist convicted of receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in illicit payments from the Republican-run Burlington County Bridge Commission. The kickback scheme is still under investigation by federal officials.

"Has Chris Myers ever asked Tom Wilson to tell the U.S. Attorney's Office everything he knows about the Bridge Commission scam that ripped off so much money from the taxpayers?" Warren said. "Chris Myers has never said Word One about this scandal. Unlike John Adler, he has never challenged his Republican allies to come clean about the shameful conduct at the Bridge Commission, and he has never demanded that the hundreds of thousands of dollars stolen in the scandal be returned to the taxpayers."

"Perhaps now we know why Mayor Myers has remained silent," Warren said. "As his appearance with Tom Wilson shows, he is too close to the people associated with the sordid activities that occurred at the Bridge Commission."

Warren concluded by noting that Myers "clearly will do or say anything to divert attention from the issues of concern to the voters in this campaign. Like his ally and political fundraiser President Bush, Mayor Myers has repeatedly said that our economy is 'basically strong,' even as Americans and their families knew otherwise. It's evident that Chris Myers will stoop to anything to distract the voters' attention from that sad reality."

For Immediate Release:

October 2, 2008

Contact:

Mark Warren, 856.222.9707

ADLER SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON FINANCIAL CRISIS

Says Main Street America Should Have Seat at the Table as Washington Weighs Response to Emergency

Seeks Protections for Average Taxpayers  

Mt. Laurel, NJ – Calling the financial crisis America's top priority, Democratic congressional candidate John Adler will hold his second town hall meeting in a week tonight to determine how the crisis is affecting average Americans and to solicit their ideas on reforming the economy. While Washington is focused on a financial rescue of the nation's giant financial institutions, Adler wants to make sure that the impact on everyday Americans and their families is not being overlooked.

"The unprecedented events on Wall Street are having very serious consequences on every taxpayer in this district and across the nation, " Adler said. "While the immediate impact has been severe, the long-term fallout is potentially devastating to our citizens' financial futures unless we act quickly – and with the safeguards necessary to protect the taxpayers."

Adler said the most responsible way to resolve the crisis is to solicit the ideas of citizens, the small business community, academics and others. "As someone who is asking residents in the Third District to send me to Congress, I want them to tell me how some of the economic questions now on the table would affect them and their families. I want the input of real people – not the Wall Street barons and federal bureaucrats responsible for this mess."

In addition to taking questions from the audience, Adler will pose a series of questions to those in attendance. He will solicit their views on questions such as whether the emergency financial plan being debated in Congress gives away too much to financial institutions; whether the excessive pay severance packages awarded to the CEOs of those institutions should be curbed or banned; whether there are enough safeguards to protect average taxpayers; and whether there should be a moratorium on home foreclosures.

"The public, which has the most to lose in this economic emergency, deserves a seat at the table as we work our way out of it, " Adler said. "I am committed to giving them that voice. This is not a hypothetical election-year exercise. The economic meltdown is a real-life crisis being played out right in the middle of this campaign, and we must deal with it in an expeditious, responsible way."

The public forums illustrate the pro-active approach that Adler will take on issues facing the people of the Third District and the nation if elected to Congress.

Tonight’s forum will take place at Legacy Oaks Clubhouse, 2 Lowell Drive, Marlton, NJ from 7pm to 8pm.

For Immediate Release: September 29, 2008
Contact: Mark Warren (856-222-9707)

(Mt. Laurel, NJ) – John Adler released the following statement regarding Congress’ failure to pass the bailout bill today:

“What occurred in Washington today underscores the need for new leadership and an end to the partisan finger-pointing that poisons our system. The American taxpayers deserve an expedient, responsible response to the economic crisis, and both parties need to put aside their petty differences and get the job done. Congress must pass a bill that puts our financial system in order while providing the safeguards required to protect taxpayers from bearing the brunt of this turmoil.

Although it is clear that the dire financial situation we find ourselves in was a direct consequence of House Republicans refusing to help clean up the mess that President Bush and Wall Street have created, both parties are obligated to find a solution that serves all Americans, creates sensible oversight, and ensures this never happens again.

Tomorrow is a new day. I am calling on Republicans and Democrats alike to get their act together for the good of the country and ensure that our families are protected as well as our financial institutions.”

For Immediate Release:

September 29, 2008

Contact:

Mark Warren, 856.222.9707

NEW JERSEY OUTDOOR ALLIANCE ENDORSES ADLER FOR CONGRESS

Group represents over 650,000 Hunters, Trappers & Anglers in NJ

Tuckerton, NJ – The New Jersey Outdoor Alliance (NJOA), an organization representing the leaders of New Jersey’s angling, hunting and trapping groups endorsed John Adler today in his race for Congress in NJ’s 3rd congressional district.  The NJOA joins the FOP, the PBA, the Professional Firefighters Association of NJ, the Sierra Club, the Environmental Federation and the Recreational Fishing Alliance in supporting John Adler.

Anthony P. Mauro, Sr., chair of the NJOA, said, “We support John Adler for Congress because he is an independent voice who has proven his ability to work across the aisle towards conserving New Jersey’s precious natural resources.  The anglers, hunters and trappers of our organization are proud to stand behind John as he champions the issues that are important to us.”

Jim Donofrio, Executive Director of the Recreational Fishing Alliance, added, "John Adler has proven time after time that he is a true friend of fishermen. His track record goes back to solving the elver problem, removing the menhaden reduction boats from NJ waters, keeping striped bass as gamefish, and now supporting a resolution with his colleagues in the NJ Senate that backs a federal flexibility in fisheries law that will fix our summer flounder problem."

Ed Markowski, Vice President of the State Federation of Sportsmen and a member of the Board of Directors for the NJ Outdoor Alliance, also voiced support for John Adler. “I have had the pleasure to work with Senator Adler on firearm legislation that does not unjustly penalize hunters and legal firearms owners. Senator Adler was willing to listen to our side of the issue and continues to work with us to craft legislation that will protect the residents of New Jersey while not infringing on the rights of hunters and legal gun owners.  His open door policy and desire to listen were very refreshing in this day and age.”

“I look forward to a long friendship with the anglers, hunters, and trappers of New Jersey, who are among the greatest protectors of our oceans, bays, rivers, woodlands, and parks,” John Adler said at the Tuckerton Seaport, among the fishing and hunting supply shops.  “I will work tirelessly in Congress to protect New Jersey’s and our nation’s wildlife and natural resources. 

“The Tuckerton Seaport is a reminder of New Jersey’s fishing and hunting heritage.  In Congress, I will fight every day alongside NJOA to ensure the waters we fish, along with the woods and parks within New Jerseyans hunt and trap, are preserved and enhanced for future generations of anglers, hunters and trappers.”  
The New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is dedicated to supporting outdoor-minded candidates to public office.  The NJOA formed with the support of leaders of major pro-angling, pro-hunting and pro-trapping organizations.  The NJOA represents over 650,000 hunters, trappers, and anglers in New Jersey.

Convenes Emergency Forum to Seek Input from Local Small Business Owners and Average Taxpayers

For Immediate Release: September 27, 2008
Contact: Mark Warren, 856.222.9707

Mt. Laurel, NJ – Declaring that the nation needs leadership – not political posturing – to resolve the widening financial crisis, 3rd District congressional candidate John Adler held an emergency economic forum Saturday to solicit input from a cross-section of citizens, including business owners, senior citizens, and parents.

"The voters deserve more than mind-numbing 10-point programs and meaningless campaign rhetoric, especially as Americans face the biggest economic challenge since the Great Depression," Adler told voters who attended the forum at the Mt. Laurel Library.

Nina Globus, a retired senior citizen from Cherry Hill, said “I called Senator Adler’s office on Wednesday to ask his views on the financial crisis.  I was invited to meet him on Saturday and ask him face to face.  I told him not to support any proposal that does not include accountability.  This administration has never been accountable to the little guy and cannot be trusted with $700 billion taxpayer dollars.”

These hard-working taxpayers are the ones with the most to lose as their buying power weakens, their home values plummet and their retirement accounts shrink, " Adler said. "With President Bush seeking a $700 billion-dollar taxpayer bailout of Wall Street, these taxpayers have a right to a seat at the table as these decisions are made. That's why I invited them to the forum.  I will listen to their concerns and recommendations both from today’s forum and over the next several weeks."

Adler said his Republican opponent, Mayor Chris Myers, has lost all credibility on the issue because of his repeated insistence throughout the campaign that the economy is "basically strong," an outlandish assertion that simply echoed the platitudes of President Bush and a White House so out of touch, it reacted to the crisis with the same indifference and lack of urgency that helped doom New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. "Mayor Myers has been so blindly loyal to George W. Bush, and is so indebted to him for supplying desperately needed campaign cash, that he refuses to raise his voice against the White House policies that led to this mess, " Adler said. "Mayor Myers' loyalties are with the politicians and financiers who caused this crisis, not with the average taxpayers of this district."

"While my opponent goes through the motions with irrelevant multi-point proposals lifted from the yellowed pages of campaign playbooks from the past, I would rather listen to and seek counsel from regular people who matter most – the small business owners, realtors, teachers, police officers, firefighters, senior citizens and others – everyday taxpayers being punished by the economic meltdown driven by greed on Wall Street and indifference in Washington."

Adler said that when he entered the race for Congress, he declared his priority to be meeting the needs of everyday taxpayers who were footing the bill, but getting less in return from the federal government. He said the economic crisis that exploded this month magnified the importance of those taxpayer concerns, and made them Priority No. 1 for the next President and Congress.

"More than ever before, we need to elect people who will show real leadership in Washington— officials who will listen to the people and be strong, dedicated advocates for average taxpayers— not the special interests, " Adler said. "We will never get this economy back on the right track without electing those who offer fresh ideas, a new perspective to long-running problems and a break from the poisonous, bitter partisanship that stands in the way of progress on so many issues."