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New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy suspends Senate bid

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez won't run in Democratic primary


New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez won't run in Democratic primary

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New Jersey's first lady, Tammy Murphy, is suspending her bid for the Senate on Sunday, days after the announcement by Sen. Bob Menendez in a crowded race. he won't run as a democrat.

Murphy announced at X.

“While I have always been honest and true to the facts, it is clear that continuing in this race would involve running a very divisive negative campaign, which I do not want to do.” said Murphy.

Murphy threw his hat into the ring in November, replacing embattled Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez. federal corruption charges. However, he left open the possibility of running as an independent, saying, “I hope that I will be exonerated this summer and be able to pursue my candidacy.''

Murphy's withdrawal from the race clears the way for Congressman Andy Kim to win. win the Democratic nomination During New Jersey's June 4 Democratic primary. Kim was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2018.

Murphy did not directly mention Kim or Menendez in his announcement, but he did have a message for the state's next senator.

“New Jersey's next senator must focus on contemporary issues and not fall prey to tearing down others while dividing our party and the people of our state,” Murphy said. “I made this decision because this campaign was not about me, and the best thing we can do for New Jersey right now is to come together and address the real issues at hand. I know it’s about focus.”

New Jersey's other Senate seat, held by Democrat Cory Booker, will not be up for election this year.

With the Senate campaign over and Democrats across the country fighting to maintain their Senate majority, Murphy said he plans to spend his time working to reelect President Biden and secure a Democratic victory in New Jersey. .

“With Donald Trump on the ballot and so much at stake for our country, I in good conscience will not waste resources tearing apart fellow Democrats,” she said. .

The Republican primary for the Senate seat is scheduled for June 4, but it is unusual for one of New Jersey's Senate seats to be held by a Republican. The last Republican elected to represent New Jersey in the Senate was Clifford P. Case, and two others were temporarily appointed to represent New Jersey. Case served as president for several terms, and was last reelected in 1972.

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New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez won't run in Democratic primary

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez won't run in Democratic primary

00:29

New Jersey's first lady, Tammy Murphy, is suspending her bid for the Senate on Sunday, days after the announcement by Sen. Bob Menendez in a crowded race. he won't run as a democrat. Murphy announced at X.”While I have always been honest and true to the facts, it is clear that continuing in this race would involve running a very divisive negative campaign, which I do not want to do.” said Murphy.

Murphy threw his hat into the ring in November, replacing embattled Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez. federal corruption charges. However, he left open the possibility of running as an independent, saying, “I hope that I will be exonerated this summer and be able to pursue my candidacy.'' Murphy's withdrawal from the race clears the way for Congressman Andy Kim to win. win the Democratic nomination During New Jersey's June 4 Democratic primary. Kim was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2018.

Murphy did not directly mention Kim or Menendez in his announcement, but he did have a message for the state's next senator.”New Jersey's next senator must focus on contemporary issues and not fall prey to tearing down others while dividing our party and the people of our state,” Murphy said. “I made this decision because this campaign was not about me, and the best thing we can do for New Jersey right now is to come together and address the real issues at hand. I know it’s about focus.”New Jersey's other Senate seat, held by Democrat Cory Booker, will not be up for election this year.With the Senate campaign over and Democrats across the country fighting to maintain their Senate majority, Murphy said he plans to spend his time working to reelect President Biden and secure a Democratic victory in New Jersey. .

“With Donald Trump on the ballot and so much at stake for our country, I in good conscience will not waste resources tearing apart fellow Democrats,” she said. .The Republican primary for the Senate seat is scheduled for June 4, but it is unusual for one of New Jersey's Senate seats to be held by a Republican. The last Republican elected to represent New Jersey in the Senate was Clifford P. Case, and two others were temporarily appointed to represent New Jersey. Case served as president for several terms, and was last reelected in 1972.This is breaking news. Will be updated.

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