Meat and Greet: Lance to Speak at John's Market Wednesday; Potosnak Visits Italian Feast

Congressman Leonard Lance (R-Hunterdon County) will hold a news conference at John's Meat Market in Scotch Plains on Wednesday to discuss President Barack Obama's economic stimulus proposals. Lance's visit comes two days after challenger Ed Potosnak made an appearance at St. Bartholomew's annual "Italian Feast" in Scotch Plains.

Angie Lundberg, Lance's communications director, characterized Lance's press conference Wednesday as an "official event," not a campaign appearance. She said that Lance, who is visiting in his capacity as a Congressman, will deliver prepared remarks at about 1 p.m., then take questions from reporters. 

In press releases, press conferences and interviews, Lance has called for the extension of the so-called Bush Tax Cuts, which expire at the end of this year. He has also advocated for cutting the federal deficit, which he argued can be accomplished by reducing federal spending, repealing the healthcare reform law passed last year, which he alleged raises costs for small businesses, and he has voiced opposition to the creation of a consumer protection agency for the financial services sector.

On Monday, Democratic challenger Ed Potosnak, stopped by St. Bartholomew's Italian Feast to shake hands with festival-goers, sample the carnival fare and pose for pictures with Scotch Plains Councilman Kevin Glover (D) and Union County Freeholder Al Mirabella (D), . 

"I enjoyed finishing up the summer, speaking with voters and catching up with Kevin and Al at the St. Bartholomew Italian American festival," Potosnak said in a press release distributed by his office Tuesday. "I met many families out enjoying themselves – just before kids return to school."

Stay tuned to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Patch for photos, video and an article from Lance's press conference Wednesday.