Jim Clyburn Archives - New Jersey Globe

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...