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Weber tells Lance to address gun issue

February 15, 2018 3:24 pm

Democratic congressional candidate Linda Weber is calling on Rep. Leonard Lance (R-Clinton) to denounce the National Rifle Association and join with Democrats “on any of the many pierces of stalled legislation aimed at saving lives from gun violence.” “My heart...

Salmon drops bid for Congress, endorses Malinowski

February 15, 2018 9:18 am

Scott Salmon, who impressed Democratic officials with his hard work, fundraising skills, and command of issues, has dropped out of the 7th district congressional race and endorsed Tom Malinowski. “Tom and I agree on every major issue, and I have...

Robinson set to endorse Malinowski

February 14, 2018 12:58 pm

Tom Malinowski is the favorite to win the Democratic organization line in Morris County, and is expected to receive the personal endorsement of Democratic County Chairman Chip Robinson in the next few days. Sources say that a recent private meeting...

Warren Democrats vote this morning

February 10, 2018 9:37 am

Warren County Democrats will meet this morning to endorse a candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th district. The winner of the convention will get the Warren organization line in the June primary, which features six contenders seeking the chance...

Scutari has cover to back Malinowski

February 7, 2018 8:07 pm

Democratic insiders say that Lisa Mandelblatt’s endorsement of rival Tom Malinowski gives State Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D-Linden) some cover to push the Union organization line away from Linda Weber if he wins the special election for county chairman later this...

Mandelblatt drops out, backs Malinowski

February 7, 2018 7:44 pm

Lisa Mandelblatt, who has raised the most cash in her bid for the Democratic nomination for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th district, withdrew from the race today and endorsed Tom Malinowski for the chance to take on Rep. Leonard Lance...

The two Web(b)ers

February 6, 2018 12:18 am

What happens if Jay Webber is the Republican candidate for Congress in the 11th district, and Democrats nominate Linda Weber as their congressional candidate in the adjoining 7th district? That will be an interesting challenge for candidates, political parties and...