A once-competitive congressional race in New Jersey is shifting dramatically as national Republican support for the embattled incumbent has collapsed, leaving the seat increasingly within reach of the Democratic challenger. The contest, which has drawn sharp attention as a key battleground, now appears to favor the veteran Navy helicopter pilot after weeks of tightening polls and dwindling GOP backing. With the Congressional Leadership Fund pulling out of the race, the Republican candidate faces mounting challenges in a district where momentum has clearly shifted. The outcome could have significant implications for control of the House in the upcoming elections.
Embattled New Jersey Rep. Thomas Kean Jr.’s (R) hopes of hanging on to his battleground seat may be dimming after national Republicans effectively abandoned the race last week. The fierce contest between Kean and Democrat Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, has tipped in her favor in recent weeks. The Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF),...
