Steve Rothman
Steve Rothman was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 9th district of New Jersey.
Peace Pledge Coalition
In 2007 90 Members of Congress, pledged in an open letter delivered to President Bush: "We will only support appropriating funds for U.S. military operations in Iraq during Fiscal Year 2008 and beyond for the protection and safe redeployment of all our troops out of Iraq before you leave office." The letter was initiated by the Peace Pledge Coalition. The Coalition was led by Tim Carpenter, Progressive Democrats of America, Bob Fertik, Democrats.com Medea Benjamin, CodePink, Bill Fletcher, co-founder of Center for Labor Renewal David Swanson, AfterDowningStreet.org, Democrats.com, Progressive Democrats of America, Kevin Zeese, Voters for Peace, Democracy Rising, Brad Friedman, co-founder of Velvet Revolution, Bill Moyer, Backbone Campaign.
Steve Rothman signed the letter.[1][2]
2012 Election
Rothman was defeated by fellow incumbent Bill Pascrell in a 2012 Democratic Primary.[3]
Supported by Council for a Livable World
The Council for a Livable World, founded in 1962 by long-time socialist activist and alleged Soviet agent, Leo Szilard, is a non-profit advocacy organization that seeks to "reduce the danger of nuclear weapons and increase national security", primarily through supporting progressive, congressional candidates who support their policies. The Council supported Steve Rothman in his successful House of Representatives run as candidate for New Jersey.[4]
External links
References
- ↑ War Is A Crime .org, Peace Pledge Coalition
- ↑ [http://www.democrats.com/peace-pledge Democrats.com. Sign the Pledge for Peace petition. Bob Fertik August 19, 2007
- ↑ New York Times "Pascrell Wins Duel of House Democrats in New Jersey," Junen 5, 2012
- ↑ CLW website: Meet Our Candidates