Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney Endorses Dennis Shulman For Congress
May 5th, 2008
“Bergen County faces real challenges, and we need members of Congress from Bergen who will provide solutions that genuinely reflect our interests and our values.” said Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney. “Dennis Shulman, unlike Scott Garrett, understands the challenges facing the hardworking men and women of Northern New Jersey. I believe that due to his experience, his wisdom, and his values, Dennis will join Congressman Steve Rothman in providing Bergen County the exemplary representation we deserve and need.” (Read the press release) (Read more at PolitickerNJ.com)
Passaic County Freeholder Director Sonia Rosado Endorses Dennis Shulman
“Northern New Jersey and the nation face serious challenges, and I believe that Dennis Shulman is the man to represent New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District in Washington,” said Freeholder Sonia Rosado. “Residents of Northern New Jersey deserve a Congressman who shares their values, and in talking to Dennis and learning about his Dennis’ life story, I am impressed by his passionate commitment to serving the interests of our hardworking families, rather than the special interests. Dennis can beat Scott Garrett, and I am looking forward to helping make that happen this fall.” (Read the press release)
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Endorses Dennis Shulman
Statewide and national support for Democrat Dennis Shulman’s campaign in New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District continues to grow, as the Shulman for Congress campaign today announced the endorsement of Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-6).
“I find so much to admire in Dennis’ story and message,” said Congressman Frank Pallone. “Residents of Northern New Jersey deserve much better representation than what they are getting from Scott Garrett. Dennis’ passionate willingness to fight for hardworking families, to end the war in Iraq and to address critical environmental issues is exactly what we need to defeat Congressman Garrett this fall.” (Read the Press Release) (Read more at PolitickerNJ.com)
Garrett Again Only New Jersey Representative to Oppose Common Sense Solution
Demarest, NJ – Career politician Scott Garrett continued his history of voting against the bipartisan consensus of the rest of the New Jersey delegation, casting New Jersey’s lone vote against a badly needed package to restore support for New Jersey families cut by the Bush Administration. That bill, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act, passed the House of Representatives late Wednesday by an overwhelming and bipartisan vote of 349-62. (Click here to read the Press Release) (Read more at The Huffington Post)
CQ Changes Rating “Due to Shulman’s signs of viability”
The campaign of Democratic rabbi and psychologist Dennis Shulman for New Jersey’s 5th District is beginning to gain steam, capturing local and national support as well as attention as he seeks to become the first blind member of Congress in generations…
Due to Shulman’s signs of viability, CQ Politics is changing the rating of the race to Republican Favored from Safe Republican. (Read more at CQPolitics.com) (Read more at The Atlantic)
Poll Reveals Scott Garrett As Among Most Vulnerable Incumbents in America
A new poll by Momentum Analysis showed only 31 percent of likely voters in New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District want to re-elect Rep. Scott Garrett. The poll found just 30 percent of voters could name Garrett as their Congressman. (Read more at the Bergen Record) (Read the Press Release)
Emerson and Haworth Mayors Endorse Dennis Shulman
Emerson Mayor Louis Lamatina and Haworth Mayor John DeRienzo announced their endorsements of Dennis Shulman, citing his commitment to improving public schools, ending the war in Iraq, and protecting our environment. (Read the Press Release)
Dr. Dennis Shulman and Governor Jon Corzine were among the Democratic leaders to gather and speak in honor of their good friend Senator Frank Lautenberg last week at an event sponsored by the National Jewish Democratic Council. (Read more at NJJewishnews.com) 
Shulman Receives Passaic Democratic Party Endorsement
The Shulman campaign is proud to announce that it has received the endorsement of the Passaic County Democratic Organization.
“I look forward to working with the Democrats in Passaic, as well as across the district, to unseat Scott Garrett and give the District the sensible leadership it requires to address the mess that Bush and Garrett have created.”
Shulman had previously received the critical endorsement of the Bergen County Democrats. Bergen and Passaic are the only county parties in the district to control ballot “lines,” and between them account for roughly 80% of the primary vote in New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District.
U.S. Rep. Steve Rothman Endorses Dennis Shulman
Democratic congressional candidate Dennis Shulman of Demarest picked up the endorsement Tuesday of Rep. Steve Rothman.”He’s not only a brilliant guy, he’s a very nice guy,” Rothman, D-Fair Lawn, said of Shulman. He cited Shulman’s commitment to family and community and his ability as a problem-solver…
Shulman said he supports an end to the war in Iraq, new laws to address global warming and “serious, intelligent attention and strengthening” for the economy. He criticized Garrett for “placing his narrow ideology over problem-solving.” (Read more at the Bergen Record) (PolitickerNJ.com)
Bergen Record: Legally Blind Governor to Serve as Trailblazer
The Bergen Record published a wonderful article about soon-to-be New York Governor David Paterson, a good
friend and supporter of the Shulman for Congress campaign. Visit the Bergen Record’s website to read about how Paterson has inspired people like Dennis Shulman and so many others around the country.
PolitickerNJ: DCCC hits Garrett on tax cuts
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting Republican Congressman Scott Garrett on the issue of middle class tax cuts.
“Representative Garrett opposed tax cuts for middle class families by voting against a fiscally responsible budget. As hardworking Americans are squeezed more every month, Representative Garrett values loyalty to President Bush’s failed economic policies that got us into this mess more than tax cuts for middle-class families,” said DCCC press secretary Doug Thornell. (Read more at PolitickerNJ.com)
Governor David Paterson Announces Support For Dennis Shulman
This week saw the Shulman for Congress campaign garnering mentions in both the local and national press, with PolitickerNJ’s Wally Edge noting that Dennis Shulman has been endorsed by David Paterson. 
Teamsters Joint Council No. 73 Announces Endorsement of Dennis Shulman’s Campaign
Citing Shulman’s commitment to the working families of Northern New Jersey, Teamsters Joint Council No. 73 joined the Bergen County Democrats, General Wesley K. Clark, and numerous New Jersey political figures in endorsing Dennis Shulman’s campaign to unseat Scott Garrett in New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District.
“New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District has long needed a voice for working families and not for large multi-national special interest groups, whose main interest is the out sourcing of American jobs and lowering the standards of our working class citizens,” said Cliff Nolan, the Joint Council’s PAC Chairman (Read more)
Shulman Wins Bergen County Democratic Line
Bergen County Democrats endorsed Dennis Shulman to run against Republican Rep. Scott Garrett in the 5th Congressional district Thursday night. Shulman won the party line at a nominating convention at Hackensack Middle School by a vote of 245-73. (Read more at the Bergen Record)
Bergen County Freeholder Tomas J. Padilla Announces Endorsement of Dennis Shulman
All Three Bergen Freeholders From New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District Have Endorsed Shulman’s Campaign For Sensible Leadership
Demarest, NJ – The Shulman campaign is excited to announce the endorsement of Freeholder Tomas J. Padilla, the Chairman of Bergen County’s Freeholder Board as well as someone who has long served Northern New Jersey as an accomplished police officer.“I am excited to support Dennis Shulman,” said Padilla. “Dennis is inspiring and accomplished, and his common sense message gives us a great opportunity to reclaim this congressional seat for the hardworking families of Northern New Jersey.” (Read more)
Bergen Sheriff Leo McGuire Endorses Shulman Campaign
Anne Wolfe, the 2004 Democratic Nominee in New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District, also joins Shulman’s growing team
Roll Call: General Clark Ready to Do Battle for Shulman
Already a darling of the Democratic establishment on Capitol Hill, psychologist Dennis Shulman picked up the endorsement of former presidential candidate and retired Gen. Wesley Clark in his bid to claim the Democratic nomination and challenge Rep. Scott Garrett (R) in November. (…)
“Growing up blind and overcoming family financial struggles to become an accomplished psychologist, educator, and rabbi, Dennis embodies what we all hope to be as Americans and his voice will be a powerful force for change in Congress,”
