Sussex County Community College
Performing Arts Center
Newton, NJ

For map and directions, [click here]

Camille Abate, Democratic candidate for NJ 5th Congressional District, is among many candidates who will take part in a debate co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Sussex Highlands and the New Jersey Herald newspaper.

All three candidates in the 5th District (Camille Abate, Roger Bacon and Dennis Shulman) have confirmed that they will appear at this debate event. The PRIMARY ELECTION on June 3rd will determine which of the three 5th District contenders will challenge incumbent Republican Scott Garrett in the November election.

For NJ Herald news article, May 12th, [click here]

The Women’s Campaign Forum has featured Camille in their Mother’s Day Challenge.

Please visit the following link and join the Women’s Campaign Forum in wishing Camille a very Happy Mother’s Day!!!

http://www.democracyengine.com/page/mothersdaychallenge

Note: because of the web page setup, you must use Internet Explorer as your web browser.
(does not work with the Firefox browser)

Press Release, released May 8th, 2008.

[Click here] to visit our Newsroom and read the full article.

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May 18, 2008

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Event:
Warren County Democratic Committee Candidates’ Forum

Location:
Abilities, Inc.
264 Rte. 31 North
Washington, NJ, 07882

Contact: Michael Sedita, msedita@gmail.com

Price: $10.00 (optional, for breakfast)

Website: http://www.abilitiesnw.com/locations.asp

Candidates’ forum featuring 5th Congressional District candidates Camille Abate and Dennis Shulman, and U.S. Senate Candidate Congressman Rob Andrews.

Breakfast (optional $10) will start at 10am, with presentations by the candidates starting at 11:30.

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7:30pm

West Milford Town Hall
1480 Union Valley Road
West Milford, NJ

Meet Camille and discuss issues that matter to you. Camille is dedicated to listening, solving and representing for all of us in the 5th District.

[Click here] for printable flyer.

ABATE WEB COMMERCIAL
IS AVAILABLE ON YouTube

Web Video is Latest Initiative
in Candidate’s Effort to Capture Nomination

Glen Rock, NJ-

Camille Abate, Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives from New Jersey’s 5th District, is being introduced to voters in her district and throughout cyberspace with the release of a new “web commercial.” The four-minute video, “Meet Your New Congresswoman, Camille Abate,” is available on YouTube (www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6H4U0N4×70) and on www.abate08.com, the candidate’s website.

The campaign’s Internet initiative comes approximately five weeks before the June 3rd Democratic primary in which Abate will face off against Dennis Shulman and six months prior to the national election in which she is favored to unseat Rep. Scott Garrett, the Republican incumbent.

Abate’s confidence is well-founded, supported by a survey of likely primary and general election voters and by a series of key endorsements and the positive reactions of voters she has encountered in “Meet & Greet” sessions throughout the district.

Highlights of the campaign include:

Abate Beats Both Shulman and Garrett
Significantly in Poll of Likely Voters

Abate enjoys a significant advantage over Dennis Shulman and incumbent Scott Garrett, her opponents in the June 3rd Democratic primary and in November’s general election respectively, according to a survey* of likely voters in each contest, conducted by brilliant corners Research & Strategies, a Washington, D.C.-based polling firm.

Key findings of the poll include:

• Abate’s history and basic message of being a common sense fighter for the middle class are highly effective. After voters hear a basic biographical profile of Abate, she moves into an outstanding 12-point lead over her primary opponent Dennis Shulman and a 15-point lead over Republican incumbent Scott Garrett.
• Abate’s resume resonates especially with Independent voters, exposing a significant weakness for Garrett. Abate’s potential to strongly move the district’s Independents, while appealing to the large number of women voters, gives Democrats an excellent opportunity to break the Republican hold on this seat in 2008.

In addition, Abate’s campaign has received significant boosts from a number of organizations, including the national Women’s Campaign Forum (WCF).

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Targets Rep. Scott Garrett

The DCCC has targeted Rep. Scott Garrett for defeat in November, describing him as a candidate who “will face a tough challenge from a strong Democratic candidate fighting for change.” The targeting of Garrett, one of only 10 such designated incumbents in the Northeast, is seen as a boost for the candidacy of Abate.

Abate Receives Key Women’s Campaign Forum Endorsement

Abate received a key endorsement from the Women’s Campaign Forum (WCF), a non-partisan, pro-choice, national membership organization dedicated to insuring that women become leaders in public life.

The endorsement makes Abate eligible for financial support from both the WCF’s political action committee (WCF PAC) and from the Social Change program. She also will be actively promoted to the organization’s members.

Sheet Metal Workers International Joins a Dozen Labor Unions in Endorsing Abate

Sheet Metal Workers Local 25 Chairman, Joseph Demark Jr., announced the Union’s support of Abate on April 29, 2008 saying: “Camille’s background validates her hard work ethic and demonstrates her passion to fight for working Americans with perseverance.”

Abate adds the Sheet Metal Workers to a long list of endorsements, including: Passaic County Sheriff Jerry Speziale; West Milford Mayor Bettina Bieri; Sussex County Democratic Committee; Carpenter’s International Legislative Improvement Committee; Passaic County Building and Construction Trades Council; Laborers’ International Union of North America; United Association of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters and Sprinkler Fitters; International Brotherhood of Boilermakers; International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen; International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators; International Asbestos Workers; and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

* - Telephone interviews conducted March 24-27, 2008, with 400 randomly-selected likely Democratic primary voters, and 300 randomly-selected likely general election voters. Margin of error for primary election sample (400) is +/- 4.88 percent. Margin of error for general election sample (300) is +/- 5.65 percent.

“With a record of advocacy and leadership, Camille Abate has real courage to make real change. Every time Scott Garrett has the chance to deliver for his constituents he says “no” and Camille Abate won’t take “no” for an answer.”

http://www.bluejersey.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=7613

Also, if you have not listened to the BLOG RADIO interview of Camille Abate, it is here:

Blue Jersey interviews Camille Abate

(starts at 9:00 minutes into the recording)

NEWS RELEASE

Camille Abate for Congress 2008
536 Broad Street
Glen Rock, NJ 07451

Media Contact: Sue Marticek, sue@abate08.com, 201-857-5050

CAMILLE ABATE IS ENDORSED BY WOMEN’S CAMPAIGN FORUM IN RACE FOR HOUSE SEAT FROM NEW JERSEY’S 5th DISTRICT

Organization Endorses and Supports Pro-Choice Candidates for Public Office

GLEN ROCK, N.J., April 24, 2008 – Camille Abate, Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives from New Jersey’s 5th District has been endorsed by the Women’s Campaign Forum (WCF), a non-partisan, pro-choice, national membership organization dedicated to insuring that women become leaders in public life.

The endorsement makes Abate eligible for financial support from both the WCF’s (http://www.wcfonline.org/sn/overview) political action committee (WCF PAC) and from the Social Change program. She also will be actively promoted to the organization’s members.

“I am thrilled to be endorsed by the WCF and to have the support of my sisters in the organization,” said Abate. “Their involvement is crucial to the advancement of women in all walks of life, but particularly to those of us who seek public office.”

The WCF endorsement is the latest in a string of impressive endorsements received by Abate in her run for Congress. They include:

· Sussex County Democratic Committee

· Carpenter’s Intl. Legislative Improvement Committee

· Passaic County Building & Construction Trades Council

· Laborers’ International Union of North America

· United Association of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters and Sprinkler Fitters

· International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

· International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen

· International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators

· International Asbestos Workers

· International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Abate has also been endorsed by West Milford Mayor Bettina Bieri and Passaic County Sheriff Jerry Speziale.

Camille Abate will be on the ballot in the June 3 Democratic Party Primary and expects to be on the ballot in the general election in November. Born and raised in Bergen County, Abate is a resident of Glen Rock and is a dedicated wife, mother, civil rights attorney and loyal Democrat. She is committed to preserving the U.S. Constitution and its values for future generations. For more information, please visit www.abate08.com.

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Discuss the issues that matter to you, with the candidate who can bring your voice to Congress - Camille Abate for the 5th Congressional District of NJ.

Coffee, chat and light refreshments in small, local gatherings will give you personal contact time with Camille to discuss the issues YOU feel are important and learn how she will work for you to resolve those issues.

For planning purposes, an ‘rsvp’ is appreciated (see below) but if you just want to drop in that’s fine too!

[click on the image to download the flyer
in PDF format to share with friends]

Move is Seen as a Boost for Candidacy
of Democrat Camille Abate

GLEN ROCK, N.J., March 25, 2008 -
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has targeted Rep. Scott Garrett for defeat in the upcoming national election in November. Garrett, who currently represents New Jersey’s Fifth District, was described by the DCCC as a candidate who “will face a tough challenge from a strong Democratic candidate fighting for change.”

The targeting of Garrett, one of only 10 such designated incumbents in the Northeast, is seen as a boost for the candidacy of Democrat Camille Abate, who said: “I’m excited to hear that I will have the help of the DCCC in my campaign to retire Scott Garrett. Our district deserves real leadership on real issues. I offer that and a change from the extreme partisan politics Garrett has forced on Northern New Jersey. I will lead the fight for jobs and fair economic policy, put healthcare above politics and finally end the war in Iraq.”

Ms. Abate provides a definite alternative to the policies and politics of Garrett and her vision more clearly represents the people of the Fifth District, which encompasses parts of Bergen, Passaic, Sussex and Warren Counties. She enjoys broad support in the district. It includes:

· IBEW Local 164 Business Manager Richard (Buzzy) Dressel: “I believe that Ms. Abate has the passion and fight to win the election in November 2008.”

· Passaic County Sheriff Jerry Speziale: “A woman of conviction and fight can win this district. That woman is Camille Abate.”

· West Milford Mayor Bettina Bieri: “Her enthusiasm and compassion are unparalleled; her approach to tackling issues is refreshing and steadfast.”

The DCCC is the official campaign arm of the Democrats in the House of Representatives and the only political committee whose principal mission is to support Democratic House candidates.

Ms. Abate will be on the ballot in the June 3rd Democratic Party Primary and expects to be on the ballot in the general election in November. Born and raised in Bergen County, Abate is a dedicated wife, mother, civil rights attorney and loyal Democrat. She is committed to preserving the U.S. Constitution and its values for future generations.

For more information, please visit www.abate08.com.

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