Today SEIU launched a new television ad calling attention to Republican Gubernatorial candidate and former Bush appointee Chris Christie's dismal record on women and families. The ad, titled "What Do We Know?," will air on local cable across southern New Jersey during the critical closing days of the Gubernatorial campaign.

Transcript for the ad can be found here.

"Time and again, Chris Christie has chosen his corporate backers over New Jersey's working women--opposing paid family leave and crackdowns on insurance companies," said SEIU Secretary-Treasurer Anna Burger. "We will not stand on the sidelines as [Gov. Corzine's] record of accomplishment is attacked by someone who would rather pad insurance company profits than require them to cover needed care like mammograms and childhood check-ups."

Yesterday, President Obama attended a rally in support of Gov. Corzine's reelection, calling him a "partner" and the kind of leader New Jersey needs during difficult times. It was the third rally held on the Governor's behalf this week, with VP Joe Biden stumping for Corzine on Monday and former President Bill Clinton visiting on Tuesday. Under Gov. Corzine, New Jersey became the second state in the nation to enact a to enact a child health care mandate and a Family Leave Insurance law to help working families care for sick family members. New Jersey now leads the nation in preschool enrollment after Governor Corzine prioritized high quality early childhood education. SEIU members endorsed Corzine in August.