Patrick Kennedy Archives - New Jersey Globe

Kennedy expecting help from family but not relying on it

September 17, 2020 2:24 pm

Amy Kennedy expects to her bid to oust Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) to get a boost from her extended family, but she’s not relying on that. “I’m hoping to get help not just from my extended family but from...

Joe Biden endorses Amy Kennedy for Congress

September 15, 2020 9:02 amSeptember 15, 2020 10:34 am

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden today endorsed Amy Kennedy for Congress in New Jersey’s 2nd district. The former vice president has been making selective endorsements in key congressional races recently. While he’ll be running on a ticket with all Democrats,...

For the Kennedy’s, today is Election Day

September 1, 2020 8:53 am

Many New Jerseyans will be watching the results of today’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Massachusetts, where 74-year-old incumbent Edward Markey faces Joe Kennedy III, 39, a four-term congressman and the grandson of Robert F. Kennedy. Former New Jersey political...

Van Drew will speak at GOP convention, report says

August 23, 2020 10:33 am

Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) will deliver a six-minute speech at the Republican National Convention this week, he told The Press of Atlantic City. A freshman congressman from South Jersey who was elected as a Democrat in 2018, Van Drew...

Democratic internal poll has Kennedy leading Van Drew

August 13, 2020 5:33 pm

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has a new internal poll showing Amy Kennedy with a six-point lead, 50%-44%, against freshman Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) in New Jersey’s 2nd district. With leaners included, Kennedy leads 51%-46% against Van Drew, a...

Obama endorses Kennedy, Kim, Gottheimer, Malinowski and Sherrill

August 3, 2020 11:27 amAugust 3, 2020 5:25 pm

Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Amy Kennedy for Congress in New Jersey’s 2nd district against a onetime supporter-turned-Donald Trump ally, Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-Dennis). Obama also wants Reps. Andy Kim (D-Moorestown), Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff), Tom Malinowski (D-Ringoes) and...

Cape May GOP validates Van Drew conversion with 85% of the vote

July 27, 2020 11:31 am

The political conversion of Jefferson Van Drew appears complete. Seven months after switching parties following his refusal to vote to impeach President Donald Trump, Republicans in Cape May County had no trouble voting for Van Drew, who spent 28 years...