Christopher Smith Archives - New Jersey Globe

Smith says Gannett employee responsible for controversial photo option should be held accountable

March 22, 2021 9:49 pm

Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Hamilton) today expressed disappointment with a Gannett-owned newspaper’s response to a misogynistic photo caption that appeared in their digital edition on Sunday. “It was shocking—and out of character—for the Asbury Park Press to post a highly offensive...

Van Drew votes against ERA ratification extension after supporting, co-sponsoring it last year

March 17, 2021 9:08 pmMarch 18, 2021 1:14 am

Thirteen months after voting to remove the deadline to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment – a measure he co-sponsored — Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) voted against it today. Van Drew was one of five Republicans to support the measure...

Smith says N.J. National Guard got sick after contaminated food at U.S. Capitol

March 3, 2021 11:28 pm

Reports that National Guard members protecting the U.S. Capitol became sick after eating contaminated food has led to a call for an investigation by Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Hamilton). “This is outrageous,” Smith said. “The women and men deployed here from...

Democrats target Van Drew for defeat in 2022

February 8, 2021 1:57 pmFebruary 8, 2021 2:19 pm

Saily Avelenda helped launch a grassroots group, NJ 11th for Change, in early 2017 to pressure Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-Harding) to oppose newly-elected President Donald Trump’s agenda and to meet with his constituents. Her involvement with the group led to...

Rep. Chris Smith puts his Twitter account on hold

January 18, 2021 3:48 pm

Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Hamilton) halted his official Twitter account on Friday, with his congressional office citing security concern and a desire “to help the district and Nation move toward unity during this difficult time.” “Divisive and hate-filled tweets have become far...

Smith bill to combat anti-Semitism now law

January 14, 2021 7:04 pm

Legislation authored by Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Hamilton) that would provide the rank of Ambassador for the State Department’s Anti-Semitism Special Envoy was signed into law today. Smith’s bill passed the House on December 31 has already been approved by the...

Sherrill is lone N.J. Democrat not to vote for Pelosi for Speaker

January 3, 2021 4:50 pmJanuary 4, 2021 10:53 am

Nancy Pelosi was re-elected Speaker of the House today, with support from all but one Democrat in the New Jersey congressional delegation. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) voted present in the race for speaker, one of five Democrats not to back...