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Frank LoBiondo, R, 2nd District
David Kurkowski, D, 2nd District
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Kurkowski accuses LoBiondo of broken promises

By STEVEN LEMONGELLO Staff Writer, 609-272-7275

Published: Oct 11, 2008

Claiming that U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo "hedges his bets and breaks his promises," Democratic congressional candidate Dave Kurkowski said LoBiondo broke many of the pledges he signed onto as part of the Republicans' 1994 "Contract with America," including pledges to "restore fiscal responsibility," "strengthen our national defense, maintain our credibility around the world" and agree to term limits.

A spokesman for LoBiondo, R-2nd did not respond to Kurkowski's criticisms directly but argued that Kurkowski is ignoring the economic issues facing the country.

"Today I'm going to be concerned with a vital aspect of our democracy, and that's the word 'accountability,'" Kurkowski said in a speech Friday at the Atlantic County Democratic Headquarters in Egg Harbor Township. "My opponent has been in the United States Congress for 14 years. He has very, very little to show for it. And he has made a science out of dodging accountability."

Kurkowski, a Cape May city councilman, said LoBiondo and Republicans in general have failed to live up to the promises put forward in the 1994 document, including cutting back on "waste, fraud and abuse" and implementing "zero base-line budgeting." More

Oct 11, 2008

• Kurkowski accuses LoBiondo of broken promises

Oct 11, 2008

• Kurkowski claims LoBiondo broke 'Contract with America'

Claiming that U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo "hedges his bets and breaks his promises," Democratic congressional candidate Dave Kurkowski said LoBiondo broke many of the pledges he signed onto as part of the Republicans' 1994 "Contract with America," including pledges to "restore fiscal responsibility," "strengthen our national defense and maintain our credibility around the world" and agree to term limits.

Oct 11, 2008

• Voter registration deadline Oct. 14

From Press staff reports

Oct 10, 2008

• Turning on untapped young-voter resource

Brian Coleman has spent the past several weeks making the rounds of all the senior homerooms at Lacey Township High School to hand out voter registration forms.

Oct 09, 2008

• Democratic newcomer challenges Ocean Township Republican incumbent

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - This year's election in Ocean Township pits three-time incumbent Republican Robert Kraft against Waretown newcomer Joan Finn, a retired teacher with a long background in volunteerism and education.

Oct 09, 2008

• Myers, Adler close on some issues, but quick to disagree

PLEASANTVILLE - The national economic bailout package, foreign policy and government transparency were among the issues discussed when the two 3rd District candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives met with The Press of Atlantic City editorial board Wednesday.

Oct 09, 2008

• Voter registration deadline Oct. 14

From Press staff reports

Oct 08, 2008

• Challenger says Ocean County clerk mismanages office's money

The race for Ocean County clerk grew heated recently, as Democratic clerk candidate Jason Varano accused incumbent Republican Clerk Carl Block of mismanaging his office's expenses, a charge that Block immediately refuted, calling it "gotcha politics."

Oct 08, 2008

• Myers, Adler close on some issues, but quick to disagree

Oct 08, 2008

• Myers accuses Adler of hiding his part in budget 'slush fund'

A state-wide scandal is adding even more fuel to the heated battle for the 3rd District U.S. House of Representatives seat.

Oct 08, 2008

• County adds hours to handle flood of voter registrations

From Press staff reports

Oct 08, 2008

• Freeholders ignore warning of illegality, introduce plan to limit messenger ballots

NORTHFIELD - The Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders introduced a messenger ballot reform ordinance Tuesday over the objections of some its members who contend the legislation is illegal and politically driven.

Oct 08, 2008

• Civil tone prevails at Atlantic City mayoral debate

ATLANTIC CITY - Barack Obama and John McCain weren't the only candidates taking their case to the voters Tuesday night.

Oct 08, 2008

• Another split decision for Press debate panel

PLEASANTVILLE - A panel of eight undecided southern New Jersey voters watched Tuesday's presidential debate and were divided on who they thought won.

Oct 08, 2008

• Lautenberg brings his Senate campaign to A.C.

ATLANTIC CITY - Even senators have to wait sometimes.

Oct 08, 2008

• Voter registration deadline Oct. 14

From Press staff reports

Oct 08, 2008

• Camden bishop issues guide for Catholic voters

CAMDEN - As Election Day nears, Bishop Joseph A. Galante is urging Catholics not to check their faith at the door when they go to the polls to cast their votes, the Diocese of Camden said Tuesday.

Oct 07, 2008

• Myers accuses Adler of hiding his part in budget 'slush fund'

A state-wide scandal is adding even more fuel to the heated battle for the 3rd District U.S. House of Representatives seat.

Oct 07, 2008

• Difference is in the details in Atlantic City race for mayor

ATLANTIC CITY - This year's three mayoral candidates have two important similarities on dealing with the city's economy - one could make you sigh with relief; the other will leave you wondering.

Oct 07, 2008

• Voter registration deadline Oct. 14

From Press staff reports

Oct 06, 2008

• Electorcale / Style counts in political debates

Former Statehouse reporter John Froonjian is political editor for The Press of Atlantic City. E-mail him at jfroonjian@pressofac.com.

Oct 05, 2008

• Face it, McCain, Obama has you beat - in mask sales

The results are in, and it's a landslide: Democrat Barack Obama has overwhelmingly defeated Republican John McCain ... in sales of Halloween masks.

Oct 05, 2008

• New voter forms pile up locally, statewide

Friday was quite the busy day at the Atlantic County Board of Elections.

Oct 04, 2008

• Independent candidate Stein voting for Democrat Kurkowski

Oct 04, 2008

• Voter registration deadline Oct. 14

From Press staff reports

Oct 04, 2008

• Independent candidate Stein is voting for Dave Kurkowski

Independent congressional candidate Gary Stein knows who he's voting for this year, and it won't be himself.

Oct 03, 2008

• Press reader panel scores Biden the winner

PLEASANTVILLE - Six of 10 people on a Press of Atlantic City readers panel said they thought Democratic Delaware Sen. Joseph Biden won Thursday's vice presidential debate with Republican Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

Oct 03, 2008

• Voter registration deadline Oct. 14

From Press staff reports

Oct 03, 2008

• Corzine pays Langford a visit

ATLANTIC CITY - There are three candidates running in this fall's special election for mayor. Only one of them received a private visit from Democratic Gov. Jon S. Corzine Thursday.