Jim Clyburn Archives - New Jersey Globe

At early vote rallies, Ciattarelli and Murphy each warn of disaster

October 25, 2021 1:53 pmOctober 25, 2021 4:30 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli kicked off the state’s inaugural early voting period this weekend with a mad dash of rallies and events up and down the state; combined, the two candidates hosted 17 events across...

Despite funding gap, Kreibich feels good as primary nears end

July 5, 2020 4:04 pmJuly 5, 2020 4:21 pm

Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s progressive challenger feels good going into the final days of the primary. “One of the biggest problems that primary challengers face is do they have the resources just for voters to know who they are and what...

Clyburn won’t endorse in Dem presidential primary

February 24, 2019 5:08 pmFebruary 24, 2019 5:15 pm

House Minority Whip James Clyburn said Sunday that he will likely not make an endorsement in the Democratic presidential primary, meaning U.S. Sen. Cory Booker won’t get a boost from U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez’s longtime friend. “I’ve always sworn out...

Clyburn, Menendez headline Black History Month celebration

February 24, 2019 5:01 pmFebruary 24, 2019 7:01 pm

House Majority Leader Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) joined U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez at the eighth annual Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Black History Month Celebration Sunday. “We come together this afternoon to honor African Americans who throughout our history have...

How Menendez won House leadership post by 1 vote

November 28, 2018 7:43 pm

A little history on races for House Democratic Conference Chair, where Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) defeated Barbara Lee (D-California) for the post by ten votes, 123 to 113. Those contests have been closer. In November 2002, Bob Menendez ran for...

Hoyer campaigns for Gottheimer, Sherrill, Kim

March 24, 2018 10:31 amMarch 26, 2018 1:41 am

Tens of uncommitted voters may be influenced by House Minority Whip Stenny Hoyer’s campaign swing through New Jersey today. Hoyer, the number two person in the House Democratic leadership, will stump for Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff), Mike Sherrill and Andy...