Lautenberg Endorsed for N.J. Senator

Associated Press
October 30, 2002

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Frank Lautenberg's Senate bid picked up endorsements from The New York Times and The Press of Atlantic City, which both cited his experience and record of protecting New Jersey's interests.

The papers said in editorials published Wednesday that both Lautenberg and Douglas Forrester, his Republican opponent, were credible candidates, but concluded that the Democrat had more to offer voters.

The Star-Ledger of Newark and The Philadelphia Inquirer also have endorsed Lautenberg. The Asbury Park Press endorsed Forrester, calling the Republican a protector of Social Security