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John Adler (D-N.J.)

1. Why He Matters
2. At a Glance
3. Path to Power
1. 3.1.
2. 3.2. In Their Own Words
4. The Issues
1. 4.1.
2. 4.2. Health-Care Reform
5. The Network
1. 5.1.

Current Position: U.S. Representative (since January 2009)

Table of Contents

1. Why He Matters
2. At a Glance
3. Path to Power
1. 3.1.
2. 3.2. In Their Own Words
4. The Issues
1. 4.1.
2. 4.2. Health-Care Reform
5. The Network
1. 5.1.

Why He Matters

Adler got blown out in his first bid to win New Jersey's 3rd district House seat, long a Republican stronghold. That was 1990. Eighteen years later, he tried again, and won.

The Harvard-trained lawyer had burnished his political resume in the New Jersey state Senate, chairing the chamber's Judiciary Committee and authoring successful public-health and ethics-reform bills. Adler also benefited from the retirement of 12-term incumbent Rep. Jim Saxton (R), who had defeated him in 1990.

With fundraising help from the national Democratic Party, Adler edged out a local GOP mayor, Chris Myers. The freshman congressman, who was assigned to the House Veterans and Financial Services committees, has toed the party line on most issues.

But he is expected to face a strong Republican challenge in 2010, adding to the pressure on him as he weighs health-care reform and other key Democratic agenda items.

At a Glance

Current Position: U.S. Representative (since January 2009)

Career History: New Jersey state Senate, 1992-2008; attorney, private practice, 2000-2008; Cherry Hill town council, 1988-1989

Birthday: August 23, 1959

Hometown: Haddonfield, N.J.

Alma Mater: Harvard University, B.A. 1981; Harvard Law School, J.D. 1984

Spouse: Shelley

Religion: Jewish

Committees: Financial Services; Veterans Affairs

DC Office: 1223 Longworth House Office Building, 202-225-4765

State/District Office: Toms River, 732-608-7235; Marlton, 856-985-2777

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