Passaic County Commissioner John Bartlett (D-Wayne) is out with his first ad of the special election for the 11th congressional district, pledging to put “public service over self-service” as he gets gas the New Jersey way.
Bartlett said he’s putting a “six-figure investment in digital advertising” behind the spot; the county commissioner is among the race’s best-funded candidates, with more than $500,000 banked shortly after he announced his campaign.
“If you want to know what to expect from an elected official, look at their record of results,” Bartlett said in a statement. “I have always been about public service over self-service, and I have a long record of fighting and winning on today’s crucial issues. I will continue to do so in Congress.”
Bartlett is the second candidate to hit the (digital) airwaves in the packed 11th district race ahead of the February 5 Democratic primary. Last week, former Rep. Tom Malinowski began running an ad touting his past service in Congress, and a pro-Malinowski super PAC has put out a similar ad as well.
Script:
Bartlett: “In Jersey, there’s no self-service at the pump. But in Jersey politics? There’s plenty of it. Backroom deals. Cashing in. Looking out for themselves. That’s never been me. I’m John Bartlett. And I believe in public service, not self service. It’s why I’ve taken on Donald Trump and Republicans in Court to protect our basic rights, and won. And why I support a public healthcare option to protect affordability and keep insurance companies honest. I’m not here for myself. I’m here to fight for you.”
