For Immediate Release
October 8, 2010
Contact: Susan Barry
732.433.7873
susan@annalittleforcongress.com
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE CAMP RESPONDS TO MONMOUTH POLL ADJUSTMENT
(HIGHLANDS, October 8) - Larry Cirignano, campaign manager for Republican congressional challenger Anna Little - responding to the Monmouth University Polling Institute's remarkable decision to adjust its numbers on a survey as a result of a numbers-crunching analysis by a local blogger - today released the following statement:
"In all my years of working to elect conservative candidates, I've never before seen a pollster acknowledge that his own numbers were wrong. But yesterday afternoon, that's exactly what happened, when the Monmouth University Polling Institute adjusted the numbers on the survey it released a day earlier and cut 22-year incumbent Frank Pallone's 'lead' by 25 percent, slashing it from 12 points to just 9.
"This remarkable turn of events happened as the result of an analysis by Art Gallagher, the editor of MoreMonmouthMusings.net.
"When the survey results were originally released, we questioned the methodology of the survey - it used robo-calls instead of live callers. We also raised a question regarding the composition of the survey sample, given that the survey indicated that Anna Little was leading Frank Pallone by 51-38 percent among Independents, yet Anna was still supposedly trailing by a dozen points - a clear indication that there were too many Democrats included in the survey.
"But Art Gallagher took the questions a step further. He checked the survey sample against voter file databases and demonstrated through a rigorous analysis (available online here: http://www.moremonmouthmusings.net/2010/10/06/musings-on-the-monmouth-university-cd-6-poll/) that the Monmouth numbers simply did not add up correctly. And then he got in touch with the survey director and shared the results of his analysis.
"And, to his credit, Monmouth University Polling Institute director Patrick Murray acknowledged to Gallagher that 'your assumptions are as good as mine, and this is a very volatile electorate' - and then he adjusted his own numbers to reflect a 51-42 percent Pallone lead, instead of the 12-point lead he originally projected.
"When you stop to consider that the day before, Murray, speaking of what he believed to be a 12-point Pallone lead, said, 'A 12 point lead may look comfortable, but not when you consider the fact that Pallone regularly wins reelection by more than 30 points,' you can only ask yourself - just how worried is Frank Pallone now?
"We're quite confident that when our campaign's advertising kicks in, these numbers are going to shift even further in our favor.
"Remember, you cannot change Washington without changing the people we send to Washington!"
Friday, October 8, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
REMINDER: PALLONE SAID GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER OF HEALTHCARE WAS HIS IDEA
10/7/10
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Susan Barry
(732) 658 5461
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
REMINDER: PALLONE SAID GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER OF HEALTHCARE WAS HIS IDEA
(HIGHLANDS, October 7) - Republican congressional challenger Anna Little - responding to release of a national survey indicating that the electorate's opposition to the government takeover of healthcare enacted earlier this year is growing and hardening as the election approaches - today reminded voters in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District that her opponent, 22-year incumbent Frank Pallone, famously claimed of the legislation, "This is not Obama's bill. This isn't Nancy Pelosi's bill. This is MY bill."
"Nancy Pelosi and Frank Pallone were wrong to enact legislation mandating a government takeover of our healthcare," said Little. "The bill they pushed through puts a government bureaucrat between you and your family doctor, reduces patient choice, raises taxes, and cuts Medicare by $500 billion. That's just wrong.
"What's worse," continued Little, "is that Frank Pallone insists it wasn't Barack Obama's bill, and it wasn't Nancy Pelosi's bill. No, he insists, it was HIS bill all along. You can see video of him claiming it was his bill right here: http://www.stoppallone.com/
"Frankly, Frank, the voters of New Jersey's 6th Congressional District don't care whether it was your bill or Nancy Pelosi's bill - all they care about is that it be repealed as soon as possible," Little continued. "And that's exactly what I plan to do when I get to Congress next year.
"We need healthcare reform that actually puts more power in the hands of patients and their doctors, and takes it away from government bureaucrats," said Little. "We need healthcare reform that strengthens Medicare, rather than cuts it, and we need healthcare reform that increases patient choice, rather than reduces it.
"That's what we're going to try to do in the next Congress, and that's why I cannot wait to get there.
"The good news is, there's an election in 26 days!"
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Susan Barry
(732) 658 5461
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
REMINDER: PALLONE SAID GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER OF HEALTHCARE WAS HIS IDEA
(HIGHLANDS, October 7) - Republican congressional challenger Anna Little - responding to release of a national survey indicating that the electorate's opposition to the government takeover of healthcare enacted earlier this year is growing and hardening as the election approaches - today reminded voters in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District that her opponent, 22-year incumbent Frank Pallone, famously claimed of the legislation, "This is not Obama's bill. This isn't Nancy Pelosi's bill. This is MY bill."
"Nancy Pelosi and Frank Pallone were wrong to enact legislation mandating a government takeover of our healthcare," said Little. "The bill they pushed through puts a government bureaucrat between you and your family doctor, reduces patient choice, raises taxes, and cuts Medicare by $500 billion. That's just wrong.
"What's worse," continued Little, "is that Frank Pallone insists it wasn't Barack Obama's bill, and it wasn't Nancy Pelosi's bill. No, he insists, it was HIS bill all along. You can see video of him claiming it was his bill right here: http://www.stoppallone.com/
"Frankly, Frank, the voters of New Jersey's 6th Congressional District don't care whether it was your bill or Nancy Pelosi's bill - all they care about is that it be repealed as soon as possible," Little continued. "And that's exactly what I plan to do when I get to Congress next year.
"We need healthcare reform that actually puts more power in the hands of patients and their doctors, and takes it away from government bureaucrats," said Little. "We need healthcare reform that strengthens Medicare, rather than cuts it, and we need healthcare reform that increases patient choice, rather than reduces it.
"That's what we're going to try to do in the next Congress, and that's why I cannot wait to get there.
"The good news is, there's an election in 26 days!"
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE ANNA LITTLE ANNOUNCES OPENING OF CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS IN RED BANK
For Immediate Release
10/5/10
Contact:
Susan Barry
(732) 658 5461
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE ANNA LITTLE ANNOUNCES OPENING OF CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS IN RED BANK
(Red Bank, NJ) - Sixth District Congressional Candidate Anna Little announced today the grand opening of a new campaign headquarters in Red Bank, NJ, across from the historic Red Bank Train Station.
Little, the Mayor of Highlands and former Freeholder will be gathering with Red Bank business merchants, property owners/landlords, and town residents, at a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for 6:00 PM. on Thursday, 10/7. A reception immediately following the ceremony will take place at the restaurant TASTE, located in The Galleria, just a few doors north of the new headquarters location.
WHO: Congressional Candidate Anna Little
WHAT: Grand Opening of the Red Bank Headquarters
WHERE: 64C Bridge Avenue Red Bank, NJ 07701
WHEN: 6 PM Thursday, 10/7/10
10/5/10
Contact:
Susan Barry
(732) 658 5461
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE ANNA LITTLE ANNOUNCES OPENING OF CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS IN RED BANK
(Red Bank, NJ) - Sixth District Congressional Candidate Anna Little announced today the grand opening of a new campaign headquarters in Red Bank, NJ, across from the historic Red Bank Train Station.
Little, the Mayor of Highlands and former Freeholder will be gathering with Red Bank business merchants, property owners/landlords, and town residents, at a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for 6:00 PM. on Thursday, 10/7. A reception immediately following the ceremony will take place at the restaurant TASTE, located in The Galleria, just a few doors north of the new headquarters location.
WHO: Congressional Candidate Anna Little
WHAT: Grand Opening of the Red Bank Headquarters
WHERE: 64C Bridge Avenue Red Bank, NJ 07701
WHEN: 6 PM Thursday, 10/7/10
Friday, October 1, 2010
LITTLE TO RECEIVE SENIORS' AWARD AT MONDAY PRESS EVENT
For Immediate Release - Planning Purposes Only
Friday, 10/1/10
Contact:
Susan Barry
(732) 658 5461
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE TO RECEIVE SENIORS' AWARD AT MONDAY PRESS EVENT
(HIGHLANDS, October1) - Jim Martin, chairman of the 60 Plus Association, will present Republican congressional challenger Anna Little with the association's "Honorary Guardian of Seniors' Rights" award at a press event to be held MONDAY, OCTOBER 4 at 4:30 PM at the Keansburg Senior Center at the Bayshore Senior Day Center. The event is open press.
The 60 Plus Association, which calls on more than 5.5 million seniors for support, is considered "the conservative alternative to the AARP."
WHO: NJ-06 Congressional Candidate Anna Little
60 Plus Association Chairman Jim Martin
WHAT: Presentation of 60 Plus Association "Honorary Guardian of Seniors' Rights" award
WHERE: Keansburg Senior Center
Bayshore Senior Day Center
100 Main Street
Keansburg, NJ 07734-1725
WHEN: Monday, October 4
4:30 PM
Friday, 10/1/10
Contact:
Susan Barry
(732) 658 5461
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE TO RECEIVE SENIORS' AWARD AT MONDAY PRESS EVENT
(HIGHLANDS, October1) - Jim Martin, chairman of the 60 Plus Association, will present Republican congressional challenger Anna Little with the association's "Honorary Guardian of Seniors' Rights" award at a press event to be held MONDAY, OCTOBER 4 at 4:30 PM at the Keansburg Senior Center at the Bayshore Senior Day Center. The event is open press.
The 60 Plus Association, which calls on more than 5.5 million seniors for support, is considered "the conservative alternative to the AARP."
WHO: NJ-06 Congressional Candidate Anna Little
60 Plus Association Chairman Jim Martin
WHAT: Presentation of 60 Plus Association "Honorary Guardian of Seniors' Rights" award
WHERE: Keansburg Senior Center
Bayshore Senior Day Center
100 Main Street
Keansburg, NJ 07734-1725
WHEN: Monday, October 4
4:30 PM
LITTLE: PALLONE SEEMS TO THINK YOU CAN AFFORD A $1,862/YEAR TAX HIKE. REALLY.
For Immediate Release
10/1/10
Contact:
Susan Barry
(732) 658 5461
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE: PALLONE SEEMS TO THINK YOU CAN AFFORD A $1,862/YEAR TAX HIKE. REALLY.
(HIGHLANDS, October 1) - Republican congressional challenger Anna Little - continuing to highlight the vote by her opponent, 22-year incumbent Washington fixture Frank Pallone, to adjourn Congress and return home to campaign without first holding a vote to extend the current tax rates - today pointed out that for the average family in the 6th Congressional District, that translates to a $1,862 per year tax hike.
"Frank Pallone seems to think the average family in our congressional district can afford a $1,862 per year tax hike," said Little. "Maybe that's what he gets for staying in Washington so long. After 22 years living the high life with the lobbyists, it's clear he's forgotten his roots.
"These aren't numbers someone is making up out of thin air. According to the Tax Foundation, failure to extend the current tax rates would mean the average family in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District would see its federal tax liability rise from $6,768 per year to $8,630 per year - that's a hike of $1,862 per year, and represents a 27.5 percent increase," continued Little.
"Two days ago, Nancy Pelosi and her liberal allies like Frank Pallone decided they'd be better off campaigning without first taking a vote to increase taxes on America's job creators," continued Little. "So they just decided to leave town without doing their jobs. In doing so, they effectively chose to vote for a tax increase - because everyone knows they're far less likely to feel constrained after the election, in a lame duck session, than they would have BEFORE the election, when voters could have punished them for voting for a tax increase.
"In other words, getting out of town now translates to higher taxes later.
"But there's a way to stop it - and that's for the American electorate to rise up and say, 'Enough!'"
"When I get to Congress, I'm determined to fight with everything in my power to see to it that NO American taxpayer faces a tax hike - and especially not when we've still got an economy teetering on the brink of a double-dip recession.
"I've said it before, and I'll say it again - you cannot change Washington without changing the PEOPLE in Washington.
"The good news is, there's an election in 33 days!"
10/1/10
Contact:
Susan Barry
(732) 658 5461
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE: PALLONE SEEMS TO THINK YOU CAN AFFORD A $1,862/YEAR TAX HIKE. REALLY.
(HIGHLANDS, October 1) - Republican congressional challenger Anna Little - continuing to highlight the vote by her opponent, 22-year incumbent Washington fixture Frank Pallone, to adjourn Congress and return home to campaign without first holding a vote to extend the current tax rates - today pointed out that for the average family in the 6th Congressional District, that translates to a $1,862 per year tax hike.
"Frank Pallone seems to think the average family in our congressional district can afford a $1,862 per year tax hike," said Little. "Maybe that's what he gets for staying in Washington so long. After 22 years living the high life with the lobbyists, it's clear he's forgotten his roots.
"These aren't numbers someone is making up out of thin air. According to the Tax Foundation, failure to extend the current tax rates would mean the average family in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District would see its federal tax liability rise from $6,768 per year to $8,630 per year - that's a hike of $1,862 per year, and represents a 27.5 percent increase," continued Little.
"Two days ago, Nancy Pelosi and her liberal allies like Frank Pallone decided they'd be better off campaigning without first taking a vote to increase taxes on America's job creators," continued Little. "So they just decided to leave town without doing their jobs. In doing so, they effectively chose to vote for a tax increase - because everyone knows they're far less likely to feel constrained after the election, in a lame duck session, than they would have BEFORE the election, when voters could have punished them for voting for a tax increase.
"In other words, getting out of town now translates to higher taxes later.
"But there's a way to stop it - and that's for the American electorate to rise up and say, 'Enough!'"
"When I get to Congress, I'm determined to fight with everything in my power to see to it that NO American taxpayer faces a tax hike - and especially not when we've still got an economy teetering on the brink of a double-dip recession.
"I've said it before, and I'll say it again - you cannot change Washington without changing the PEOPLE in Washington.
"The good news is, there's an election in 33 days!"
Thursday, September 30, 2010
For Immediate Release
Sept. 30, 2010
Contact:
Susan Barry
(732) 658-5461
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE ENDORSES ACTION FOR PEDIATRIC BRAIN INJURY
Sarah Jane and Friends Endorse Anna Little
(HIGHLANDS, September 30) - Republican congressional challenger Anna Little -- endorsing legislation recognizing Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury as the leading cause of death and disability for children and young adults, and endorsing the National Acquired Brain Injury Plan, which her opponent, 22-year incumbent Democrat Frank Pallone, has been blocking from an up-or-down vote in the Congress - today challenged Pallone to move the legislation out of his Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee.
At a press conference at Anna Little for Congress headquarters, Sarah Jane Donohue - the five-year-old namesake of The Sarah Jane Brain Foundation - announced her enthusiastic support for Anna Little for Congress. Several of Sarah Jane's friends, also stricken with brain injuries, also announced their support for Little.
"Frank Pallone is wrong to hold up the most broad-based, bipartisan healthcare initiative of this entire Congress," said Little. "As Chairman of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, he has the power to move this legislation. More than a hundred Members of Congress of both parties have already co-sponsored this legislation, and yet it's been sitting in his subcommittee for a year."
"He has the audacity to speak about healthcare reform, when he is personally blocking a national political consensus dealing with the number one leading cause of death and disability for our children and young adults - brain injury. I support H. Con. Res. 198, and as a Member of Congress next year, I look forward to working with families and professionals who deal with pediatric acquired brain injury to better prevent, identify and treat this disease."
"The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey enthusiastically supports H. Con. Res. 198," says Barbara Geiger-Parker, President and CEO of the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey. "We hope Congress passes this measure as soon as possible." The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey is the Sarah Jane Brain Project's State Lead Center of Excellence for New Jersey, and it was involved in the development of the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (PABI Plan).
Patrick Donohue, father of Sarah Jane Donohue - a five-year-old victim of traumatic brain injury suffered when she was violently shaken by her nurse when she was just a baby - said, "It is pretty clear Congressman Frank Pallone either doesn't care about kids with brain injuries, or he is so arrogant he thinks he knows better than the leading experts in the country. That's why I support Anna Little and I encourage all of my friends and family to do the same."
Jennipher Dickens - mother of four-year-old Christopher Daughtrey, who, like Sarah Jane Donohue, is a victim of traumatic brain injury suffered as a result of abuse - joined Donohue in endorsing Little over Pallone. "Frank Pallone has had a year to move this important legislation, and he's failed to do so. That's just wrong."
Craig Stevens - a survivor of a brain injury caused by a motor vehicle crash when he was but 20 years old - also endorsed Little. "Frank Pallone should be ashamed of himself! As a survivor of a brain injury myself, I wish there had been a National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan in place when my injury occurred. If there had been such a plan in place, my life and my family's lives would be completely different today. We need people like Anna Little who actually listen and act as opposed to merely acting like they are listening. That's why I support Anna Little!"
"It is time to hold our politicians accountable and that is what we are doing today," said Kim Illions, mother of four-year-old Cole Illions, who suffers from pediatric hydrocephalus. "On behalf of my son, Cole, and on behalf of the many families in the sixth congressional district of New Jersey who have a child with a brain injury, we support Anna Little!" Kim Illions is the President of the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation. Their family resides in Iselin, New Jersey.
For more information about Anna Little, please visit www.AnnaLittleForCongress.com.
For the complete history and facts about H. Con. Res. 198 please visit www.TheBrainProject.org/lettertosarahjane.php and to learn more about the Sarah Jane Brain Foundation please visit www.TheBrainProject.org.
Sept. 30, 2010
Contact:
Susan Barry
(732) 658-5461
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE ENDORSES ACTION FOR PEDIATRIC BRAIN INJURY
Sarah Jane and Friends Endorse Anna Little
(HIGHLANDS, September 30) - Republican congressional challenger Anna Little -- endorsing legislation recognizing Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury as the leading cause of death and disability for children and young adults, and endorsing the National Acquired Brain Injury Plan, which her opponent, 22-year incumbent Democrat Frank Pallone, has been blocking from an up-or-down vote in the Congress - today challenged Pallone to move the legislation out of his Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee.
At a press conference at Anna Little for Congress headquarters, Sarah Jane Donohue - the five-year-old namesake of The Sarah Jane Brain Foundation - announced her enthusiastic support for Anna Little for Congress. Several of Sarah Jane's friends, also stricken with brain injuries, also announced their support for Little.
"Frank Pallone is wrong to hold up the most broad-based, bipartisan healthcare initiative of this entire Congress," said Little. "As Chairman of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, he has the power to move this legislation. More than a hundred Members of Congress of both parties have already co-sponsored this legislation, and yet it's been sitting in his subcommittee for a year."
"He has the audacity to speak about healthcare reform, when he is personally blocking a national political consensus dealing with the number one leading cause of death and disability for our children and young adults - brain injury. I support H. Con. Res. 198, and as a Member of Congress next year, I look forward to working with families and professionals who deal with pediatric acquired brain injury to better prevent, identify and treat this disease."
"The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey enthusiastically supports H. Con. Res. 198," says Barbara Geiger-Parker, President and CEO of the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey. "We hope Congress passes this measure as soon as possible." The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey is the Sarah Jane Brain Project's State Lead Center of Excellence for New Jersey, and it was involved in the development of the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (PABI Plan).
Patrick Donohue, father of Sarah Jane Donohue - a five-year-old victim of traumatic brain injury suffered when she was violently shaken by her nurse when she was just a baby - said, "It is pretty clear Congressman Frank Pallone either doesn't care about kids with brain injuries, or he is so arrogant he thinks he knows better than the leading experts in the country. That's why I support Anna Little and I encourage all of my friends and family to do the same."
Jennipher Dickens - mother of four-year-old Christopher Daughtrey, who, like Sarah Jane Donohue, is a victim of traumatic brain injury suffered as a result of abuse - joined Donohue in endorsing Little over Pallone. "Frank Pallone has had a year to move this important legislation, and he's failed to do so. That's just wrong."
Craig Stevens - a survivor of a brain injury caused by a motor vehicle crash when he was but 20 years old - also endorsed Little. "Frank Pallone should be ashamed of himself! As a survivor of a brain injury myself, I wish there had been a National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan in place when my injury occurred. If there had been such a plan in place, my life and my family's lives would be completely different today. We need people like Anna Little who actually listen and act as opposed to merely acting like they are listening. That's why I support Anna Little!"
"It is time to hold our politicians accountable and that is what we are doing today," said Kim Illions, mother of four-year-old Cole Illions, who suffers from pediatric hydrocephalus. "On behalf of my son, Cole, and on behalf of the many families in the sixth congressional district of New Jersey who have a child with a brain injury, we support Anna Little!" Kim Illions is the President of the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation. Their family resides in Iselin, New Jersey.
For more information about Anna Little, please visit www.AnnaLittleForCongress.com.
For the complete history and facts about H. Con. Res. 198 please visit www.TheBrainProject.org/lettertosarahjane.php and to learn more about the Sarah Jane Brain Foundation please visit www.TheBrainProject.org.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
LITTLE: PALLONE CAST DECIDING VOTE TO ADJOURN BEFORE ACTING TO PREVENT MASSIVE TAX HIKE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 29, 2010
Contact:
Susan Barry
732.658.5461
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE: PALLONE CAST DECIDING VOTE TO ADJOURN BEFORE ACTING TO PREVENT MASSIVE TAX HIKE
(HIGHLANDS, September 29) - Republican congressional challenger Anna Little - responding to today's House vote to adjourn Congress before holding a vote to enact legislation blocking planned tax hikes - this afternoon sharply criticized her opponent, 22-year incumbent Rep. Frank Pallone, for casting the deciding vote to adjourn Congress before acting to prevent a massive tax hike.
"Today, Frank Pallone showed why it's time for him to leave Congress," said Little. "With an economy in the ruts, he cast the deciding vote to adjourn the Congress before even holding a vote on whether or not to block a massive tax hike. His deciding vote will lead to continued uncertainty about what's to come for our nation's job creators, and will make job creation that much more difficult in the weeks and months to come.
"If Frank Pallone was half as concerned about his constituents' jobs as he is about his own," said Little, "we'd all be in better shape.
"Fifteen million Americans are looking for work, and they were looking to the Congress to block a massive tax hike scheduled to go into effect on New Year's Day. Our unemployed friends and neighbors are smart enough to know that raising taxes on small businesses and entrepreneurs is the wrong thing to do when it comes to creating the conditions for economic growth.
"There were 39 Democrats who crossed party lines to create a bipartisan coalition supporting no adjournment before voting to block the scheduled tax hikes. Sadly, our Congressman was not one of them.
"Instead, the liberal Democrats now running the Congress jammed through a resolution of adjournment by a one-vote margin - and that vote was Frank Pallone's.
"The simple fact is, you cannot change Washington without changing the PEOPLE in Washington.
"The good news is, there's an election in 34 days. And then the people will have a chance to make the change we need!"
September 29, 2010
Contact:
Susan Barry
732.658.5461
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE: PALLONE CAST DECIDING VOTE TO ADJOURN BEFORE ACTING TO PREVENT MASSIVE TAX HIKE
(HIGHLANDS, September 29) - Republican congressional challenger Anna Little - responding to today's House vote to adjourn Congress before holding a vote to enact legislation blocking planned tax hikes - this afternoon sharply criticized her opponent, 22-year incumbent Rep. Frank Pallone, for casting the deciding vote to adjourn Congress before acting to prevent a massive tax hike.
"Today, Frank Pallone showed why it's time for him to leave Congress," said Little. "With an economy in the ruts, he cast the deciding vote to adjourn the Congress before even holding a vote on whether or not to block a massive tax hike. His deciding vote will lead to continued uncertainty about what's to come for our nation's job creators, and will make job creation that much more difficult in the weeks and months to come.
"If Frank Pallone was half as concerned about his constituents' jobs as he is about his own," said Little, "we'd all be in better shape.
"Fifteen million Americans are looking for work, and they were looking to the Congress to block a massive tax hike scheduled to go into effect on New Year's Day. Our unemployed friends and neighbors are smart enough to know that raising taxes on small businesses and entrepreneurs is the wrong thing to do when it comes to creating the conditions for economic growth.
"There were 39 Democrats who crossed party lines to create a bipartisan coalition supporting no adjournment before voting to block the scheduled tax hikes. Sadly, our Congressman was not one of them.
"Instead, the liberal Democrats now running the Congress jammed through a resolution of adjournment by a one-vote margin - and that vote was Frank Pallone's.
"The simple fact is, you cannot change Washington without changing the PEOPLE in Washington.
"The good news is, there's an election in 34 days. And then the people will have a chance to make the change we need!"
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