Press Releases
May 20, 2013
Buono Response to Christie’s Billion-Dollar Budget Shortfall
"You can't bully the numbers. Attacking the messenger is the sign of someone who knows he's wrong, doesn't have the facts, and is unwilling to correct his mistakes. Rather than delaying funds designated for property tax relief, Governor Christie should make millionaire's pay their fair share and ease the burden on working and middle class families."
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May 20, 2013
Buono for Governor Launches New Web Ad “Names”
“Senator Buono might have a somewhat difficult name to pronounce but her life story is powerful. This positive ad introduces her to voters, shares Senator Buono’s compelling life story, and her Jersey roots. The ad makes sure that in November, voters will remember the Buono name."
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May 16, 2013
Christie Campaign Has Cavalier Attitude with the Truth
"Chris Christie's campaign seems to believe that they can simply wish away the fact that they put up a false advertisement. Their cavalier attitude with the truth is in line with their overall strategy of avoiding any discussion about the Governor's failed record in office. Property taxes are up by nearly 20 percent, 400,000 people are still looking for work, wages have declined and the middle class is shrinking. With that kind of record, it's no wonder they have resorted to making blatantly false statements about Senator Buono."
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May 16, 2013
Buono Statement on Governor Christie's Campaign-Style Advertisements During Re-Election
"I'm proud of the way New Jerseyans have come together to rebuild the shore and we should do everything we can to promote tourism this summer. But let's be clear—the hard-working and resilient people who have rebuilt their businesses and homes after Sandy should have been the star of these ads. That Governor Christie would allow $25 million in federally-funded ads to feature him in the middle of an election year is both supremely arrogant and wildly inappropriate."
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May 16, 2013
Buono Statement on April Jobs Report
"Governor Christie's economy boasts an unemployment rate that is a point above the national average, declining wages and 400,000 people still looking for work. For three years, his primary job creation program has been to subsidize corporations that move jobs within the state and prevent millionaires from paying their fair share. It's time for leadership that focuses on helping working and middle class families rather than New Jersey's wealthiest one percent."
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May 16, 2013
Buono Receives Endorsement From United Food and Commercial Workers
“It’s an honor to receive the endorsement of the UFCW and its members who make up the foundation of our economy,” Senator Buono said. “While Governor Christie has needlessly fought unions during his time in office, I will spend my time as governor fighting for union workers and their families to create jobs and restore New Jersey’s economy. I will work everyday to make sure that New Jersey is a state where all workers are treated with dignity and respect.”
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May 14, 2013
Buono Statement on New Report Showing Record High Property Taxes Under Governor Christie
"The Christie administration has now confirmed what millions of New Jerseyans already know - the Governor has an abysmal record on reducing the property tax burden for working and middle class families. Under his administration, Governor Christie has stopped millionaires from paying their fair share while the average property tax bill has increased by nearly 20 percent. Today's report reiterates the fact that if we want this state to start moving in a positive direction, we need new leadership in the State House."
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May 14, 2013
Buono Campaign Releases New Web Video “A Record Like That”
“Not surprisingly, the Christie campaign has resorted to false attacks and misleading claims to try and shift the conversation away from the Governor’s failed economic record. With New Jersey’s economy floundering and over 400,000 New Jerseyans out of work, the Governor is trying any desperate ploy to avoid facing the facts. Our new web video highlights the dire state of New Jersey’s economy under Governor Christie.”
-David Turner, a spokesman for the campaign
May 13, 2013
Latinas United for Political Empowerment PAC Endorses Barbara Buono for Governor
New Brunswick, NJ – Democratic gubernatorial candidate and State Senator today received the endorsement from Latinas United for Political Empowerment Political Action Committee (LUPEPAC), an organization that strives to educate, empower and engage Latinas to promote leadership and civic engagement. LUPEPAC is the only statewide Latina political organization in New Jersey.
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May 09, 2013
Buono: Governor Christie's Veto is Political Cynicism at Its Worst
"Governor Christie's veto is yet another example of Republican politicians taking the cynical view that making voting more difficult will win them more elections."
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