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Smith backs Van Drew

January 15, 2020 2:41 pm

Rep. Chris Smith endorsed the only other Republican member of New Jersey’s congressional delegation Wednesday. “I have known Jeff Van Drew long before either of us ever dreamed of running for public office, and he has always been a tough,...

Steinhardt says Murphy state of the state address out of touch

January 14, 2020 7:05 pmJanuary 14, 2020 11:01 pm

Republican State Chairman Doug Steinhardt slammed Gov. Phil Murphy’s state of the state address, calling the governor’s continued pursuit of progressive policies a mismatch for New Jersey. “I say this candidly, I think his progress of today is the middle...

Steinhardt: No timeline on gubernatorial decision

January 13, 2020 3:54 pmJanuary 13, 2020 5:24 pm

Republican State Chairman Doug Steinhardt doesn’t have timeline for when he’ll make his decision on a gubernatorial run in 2021. “I have no timeline whatsoever because I don’t know what I’m doing and I don’t know where I’m going,” Steinhardt...

Steinhardt backs Van Drew

January 13, 2020 12:09 pm

New Jersey Republican State Chairman Doug Steinhardt endorsed Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) for re-election Monday. “He is the incumbent congressman, and we’re here to be supportive,” Steinhardt said. “That’s our job, that’s what we do.” Van Drew defected from...

Steinhardt: Booker’s presidential withdraw unsurprising

January 13, 2020 11:32 amJanuary 13, 2020 12:17 pm

Editor’s Note: This story was updated with further comment from Steinhardt at 12:16 p.m. Republican State Chairman Doug Steinhardt wasn’t shocked to hear U.S. Sen. Cory Booker was ending his presidential bid Monday. “It’s not surprising,” Steinhardt said. “Like I...

Currie requiring Dem state committee members to show photo ID

January 8, 2020 12:17 pm

John Currie is unopposed for re-election on Saturday, but Democratic State Committee members will still need to show photo identification in order to cast their vote. The new policy appears to contradict national Democratic Party opposition to photo ID laws...

Steinhardt welcomes Van Drew, but doesn’t endorse him

December 17, 2019 2:09 pmDecember 18, 2019 9:08 am

Republican State Chairman Doug Steinhardt today welcomes Rep. Jeff Van Drew to the GOP, but stopped short of endorsing him for re-election to his 2nd district House seat. “We have had positive and continuing dialogue with party leadership in South...