Roger Stone confirms role in campaign to oust Chris Smith
Roger Stone will direct a primary challenge against a 21-term Republican congressman in New Jersey in a race that could pit an incumbent backed by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy against a candidate who says he’s answering Donald Trump’s call.
Stone confirmed his role in the campaign of Mike Crispi, a conservative podcaster who announced his challenge to Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Hamilton) on Monday, and dismissed the value of endorsements from McCarthy, Minority Whip Steve Scalise and Republican Conference Leader Elise Stefanik of Smith earlier today.
“Having the support of the Republican leadership is a decided negative in the Republican primary, even in New Jersey,” Stone told the New Jersey Globe. “Donald Trump has brought permanent change to the party.”
The 28-year-old Crispi says he’s backed Trump since 2015.
“The people of this district deserve better than Chris Smith. He has been in Congress for over 40 years,” Crispi said in an announcement video.
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