Democratic chairs decline to sign letter supporting Van Drew

[octoberlib]

Facing growing concerns about his ability to win a Democratic primary next year, Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-Dennis) asked Democratic county chairmen to sign a letter backing him for re-election.

The answer for many of them was no, the New Jersey Globe has learned.

“Some of us have had enough of Jefferson Van Drew,” one top Democrat told the Globe. “He’s on his own now.”

As a result, the letter never happened, according to six sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Van Drew’s opposition to the impeachment of President Donald Trump has become a significant political liability in New Jersey’s 2nd district, where the progressive and moderate wings of the Democratic party appear united in their opposition to Trump.

That doesn’t mean Van Drew will necessarily lose party support as he prepares to seek a second term in Congress, but it is unusual for county chairmen to refuse to automatically endorse an incumbent.

https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/democratic-chairs-decline-to-sign-letter-supporting-van-drew/


This article was from 12/6

[Gothmog]

1. New Jersey Republicans not interested in party-jumping Jeff Van Drew as their candidate in 2020

It appears that Van Drew will not be the GOP nominee automatically if he switches parties. Even with trump's support, there is a very good chance that this idiot will lose in the GOP primary where there are already a number of long time republicans running.

Link to tweet

Democratic lawmaker Rep. Jeff Van Drew (NJ) is not being welcomed with open arms by Republicans in his district after word got out that he is planning on switching parties following lobbying from President Donald Trump.

With polling in his district showing he was facing an uphill climb for re-election the Democrat, who is considered fairly conservative and has opposed the impeachment of Trump, is expected to announce the switch soon with reports stating he has already informed his staffers of the imminent move.....

“Van Drew’s political conversion doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll be the GOP nominee. Three Republicans had already declared their candidacies for his seat. And while Trump’s backing would be politically potent, it would have to overcome hard GOP feelings from decades of tough election battles against Van Drew.”

One Republican vying for Van Drew’s seat wasted no time attacking the party-switcher, saying the lawmaker is “trying to use South Jersey Republicans to cling onto his power.”

[octoberlib]

3. Yeah , he's toast. How hard would it have been for him to support impeachment if he's

that interested in keeping his seat?

Anyway,plenty of Dems are stepping up to run.

Brigid Callahan Harrison, a prominent political science professor, is expected to announce her bid for the Democratic congressional nomination in the 2nd district, several sources have told the New Jersey Globe.

Harrison had been considering a challenge to Rep. Jeff Van Drew in the Democratic primary. Van Drew is now switching parties and may seek re-election as a Republican.

Several other Democrats are actively considering a House bid, including Atlantic County Freeholder Ashley Bennett, Cumberland County Freeholder Jack Surrency, and West Cape May Commissioner John Francis III.

A well-known political pundit, Harrison has deep roots in Atlantic County. She lives in Longport and ran a strong race for freeholder in the 1990s. She is a former secretary of the Atlantic County Democratic organization.

https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/harrison-ready-to-enter-2nd-district-house-race/

[Gothmog]

4. This idiot has thrown away his career in politics

There is no way that he will win the GOP nomination or the general election after this stunt

[spanone]

2. Good for the Democratic chairs....

[Gothmog]

5. Van Drew's staff is quitting

Link to tweet

[crickets]

6. That's gonna leave a mark. nt

[MineralMan]

7. He'll lose his election, regardless.

From both sides. From the right, because he has been a Democrat. From the left, because he's a scumbag. His career in the House is over.

[obamanut2012]

8. Anti marriage equality, anti immigrants, 100% pro NRA

He sucked anyway.

[magicarpet]

9. Maybe he can be trDump's 2020 running mate ?