Steny Hoyer Archives - Page 2 of 2

New Jersey Republican congressional candidate Robert Patterson was an acting associate commissioner of the U.S. Social Security Administration under President Donald Trump.

Van Drew should return Adam Schiff’s money, Patterson says

January 15, 2020 11:50 amJanuary 15, 2020 11:33 am

Republican congressional candidate Robert Patterson wants party switching Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) to return a $2,000 campaign contribution from Rep. Adam Schiff (D-California). Patterson describes Schiff, who was named today as the lead impeachment manager, as the “impeachment kingpin.”...

Chris Smith inches toward #1 in House seniority

September 4, 2019 6:50 pm

The announcement today that Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wisconsin) will retire after 42 years in Congress means that New Jersey Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Hamilton) could move up to third in seniority if he wins re-election next year. Smith is currently 4th...

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...

Sherrill bashes Webber for Trump fundraiser

October 18, 2018 4:03 pm

Democratic congressional candidate Mikie Sherrill today criticized GOP rival Jay Webber for using President Donald Trump to raise money for him next week after bringing in House Speaker Paul Ryan and Sen. Tom Cotton to boost his bid in New...

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...