Welcome to my 2008 campaign website. It is here that you may check out the latest news regarding my campaign, sign up to receive Action Alerts, download a form to register to vote, connect to other political websites, volunteer or make a contribution to my campaign. I hope you find the information useful.

Let me start off by saying that it is the residents of the 2nd Congressional district who make South Jersey home for all of us. As small business owners, working men and women, educators, health care professionals, coaches, volunteers, first responders, and parents, you are the fabric that makes South Jersey such a great place to live and work.

As we know, the 2nd district plays an important role in the economy of New Jersey. From our $38 billion beach and tourism industry to the tens of thousands of jobs created by Atlantic City’s casino industry, the state’s economic health is directly related to growth and strength of South Jersey. It is also here that historically-diverse industries such as our agricultural, fishing and manufacturing sectors continue to provide measurable economic impact at the local, regional and state levels.

South Jersey also plays a key role in securing our homeland. Our region is home to the U.S. Coast Guard’s Training Center in Cape May, the largest helicopter-only Air Station in Atlantic City, and several strategically located boat stations. It is also in South Jersey that the FAA Technical Center, the Federal Air Marshal Phase II Training Center and the Transportation Security Administration’s explosives research labs are located. And it is here that the men and women of the National Guard’s 177th Fighter Wing are charged with patrolling and protecting the skies from Washington, D.C. to New York City and beyond.

While South Jersey plays its part in defending our country, it is due to the men and women of our armed services, and their selfless service abroad, that we are able to enjoy the peace here at home. I have had the privilege of meeting many of our servicemen and women and their families, both here and abroad, and I am always impressed by their dedication and honor to serve. I will continue to support their efforts on behalf of our country and ensure that they have all that they have rightly earned upon returning home.

In the end, it is for these reasons that I am seeking re-election this November. With your support, I will be able to continue to represent your interests in Washington and fight for South Jersey’s fair share. I hope I can continue to count on your support so that we may continue to grow our economy, ensure our homeland security missions are not neglected, and provide a safe, prosperous environment for South Jersey families to live.

On behalf of my wife Tina and our 2 rescued Weimaraners, Lola and Luca, we look forward to seeing you on the campaign trail.