Ocean Champions is the only political voice for ocean health. We take a non-partisan approach in working with
the U.S. Congress to ensure ocean health through electoral and legislative action.

2008 Final Endorsements: John Adler & Linda Stender

Today, we announce the last of our 2008 Endorsements, House candidates John Adler (D) and Linda Stender (D), both from New Jersey. Adler and Stender share a strong commitment to protecting our oceans and elevating ocean health as a priority in Congress.

John Adler is running to replace the seat of one of our ocean champions, Rep. Jim Saxton, which will be no easy feat. Saxton's leadership on oceans and New Jersey's environmental issues have set a high standard for the candidates seeking to represent the district. Named as one of New Jersey's ten top legislators by New Jersey Magazine, State Senator John Adler has a reputation for being "hardworking, incisive, and respected by both parties". Adler serves on the State Environment Committee and has consistently fought against offshore drilling and spoken out against an offshore liquid natural gas facility. Adler has earned the support of the Sierra Club and the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance, and deserves the support of Ocean Champions.

John Adler: "Drilling for oil a few miles off of New Jersey is a mid-20th century response to a 21st century problem. It will do nothing to reduce the cost of gasoline or our nation's carbon emissions, while polluting our beaches and restricting fishing in large stretches of our ocean."

Linda Stender has a real record of fighting for environmental protections. In the State Assembly, she wrote the New Jersey Global Warming Response Act - creating the nation's strictest reduction standards to curb global warming emissions. As a proven leader in the State Assembly we expect Linda to bring that commitment to the national level, following in the footsteps of Saxton, Lautenberg, Pallone and joining our other New Jersey champions in the fight to protect our oceans and coastal resources.

Linda Stender: "We need an energy policy that lowers gas prices and ends our dependence on foreign oil, through investments in renewable energy sources and green technologies. We owe it to our children and grandchildren to leave them a cleaner, greener world."

28 October 2008, 6:18 pm