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Millionaire David Richter mulls self-funded challenge to Jeff Van Drew

March 2, 2019 12:00 pmMarch 12, 2019 5:59 pm

David Richter, the former CEO of one of the nation’s largest construction firms, is considering a self-funded challenge to freshman Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-Dennis) in New Jersey’s 2nd district next year. He is attending the NJGOP Summit in Atlantic...

Iacovella joins Rubio staff

January 16, 2019 3:10 pm

Nick Iacovella, who served as press secretary for Bob Hugin’s 2018 U.S. Senate race, has joined the Washington staff of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio. He will serve as Rubio’s spokesman on domestic and national issues. Prior to working for Hugin,...

Three progressives crowd narrow lane in primary vs. Van Drew

February 23, 2018 10:39 amFebruary 27, 2018 1:10 pm

State Sen. Jeff Van Drew had a Marco Rubio moment of his own on Wednesday night when seventeen-year-old Emily McGrath challenged him for taking campaign contributions from the National Rifle Association. Van Drew is a right-of-center Democrat who is the...

Murphy’s new Comella is de Blasio, Clinton alum

January 10, 2018 3:46 am

To run his communications operation, Gov.-elect Phil Murphy has stolen away a top aide to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. Mahen Gunaratna, Murphy’s pick for Director of Communications, served as de Blasio’s Deputy Communications Director in 2017. He...