Four other Republicans are challenging Democratic Rep. Andy Kim in the 3rd Congressional District race.
Four Republicans are running in the U.S. Senate race to unseat incumbent Bob Menendez.
New Jersey is holding Senate and 3rd Congressional District primaries on June 4.
The Editorial Board of this publication has a tradition of offering endorsements but finds it difficult to engage with Republican candidates due to their refusal to meet or engage with mainstream media.
New Jersey is gearing up for its Senate primary election on June 4, with several key races that could determine the balance of power in Washington, D.C. In the U.S. Senate race, four Republicans are vying to unseat incumbent Bob Menendez, who is currently on trial for corruption charges. Meanwhile, in the 3rd Congressional District race, four other GOP members are challenging Democratic Rep. Andy Kim.
The Editorial Board of this publication has a long-standing tradition of offering endorsements in primaries and general elections. Our process involves meeting with candidates, conducting independent research, and deliberating among the board to determine the best candidate for the job.
However, in the current political climate, particularly during the Trump era, it has become increasingly difficult to complete this due diligence for Republican candidates. Many of them refuse to meet with us or engage with mainstream media outlets like ours, which is part of a broader attempt by Trump and conservative media to delegitimize the press.
As a result, we are unable to make endorsements in the two key New Jersey Republican primary races at this time. We encourage voters to carefully consider all candidates and their positions before casting their ballots.
Republican supporters are mired in a losing strategy of supporting Donald Trump.
Trump support hasn’t worked for anyone seeking statewide office in New Jersey.
Both leading Senate candidates, Christine Serrano Glassner and Curtis Bashaw, are miring their campaigns around supporting Trump.
Neither current Republican candidate has close to the money Hugin had in the primary in 2018. The last time Republicans seemed to have a chance to flip the seat, in 2018, Republican Bob Hugin lost decisively by 12 points.
Local support is crucial in this race as national organization support tends not to flow into New Jersey for Republicans.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee does not spend money on Senate races in the state and instead focuses on incorporating Menendez’s legal problems into a larger narrative against Democrats in Pennsylvania and Montana races.
Despite Bashaw’s advantage in his finances and his local support, polling shows that both he and Serrano Glassner lag significantly behind Kim in a general election.
Since 2018, Democrats have increased their registration to a nearly million-voter advantage.
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The article contains some logical fallacies. The first is a false dichotomy in the statement “It’s become a ritual for Republican candidates nationwide, and tends to lead to success in party primaries. But backing Trump hasn’t worked yet for anyone seeking statewide office in New Jersey.” This presents the idea that either supporting Trump is a winning strategy or it isn’t, when in reality, there may be other factors at play. Another fallacy can be seen in the statement “Other warning signs for GOP... neither candidate has anywhere close to the money Hugin had and spent in the primary,” which commits an appeal to tradition fallacy by comparing current candidates to a past successful candidate without considering other factors that may have contributed to their success. Additionally, there is an inflammatory rhetoric in the statement “Is the race really competitive?” which implies that the only way for Republicans to win is if Menendez is indicted and becomes an independent candidate. This article does not directly quote any fallacious statements made by individuals, but it does present a skewed analysis of the situation by emphasizing Trump's lack of success in New Jersey while ignoring other factors that may contribute to the difficulty of winning as a Republican in the state.
It’s become a ritual for Republican candidates nationwide, and tends to lead to success in party primaries. But backing Trump hasn’t worked yet for anyone seeking statewide office in New Jersey.
Other warning signs for GOP... neither candidate has anywhere close to the money Hugin had and spent in the primary.
Is the race really competitive? ...
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The article discusses how Trump's endorsement is a must-have for most Republican candidates in New Jersey, but it hasn't worked for them in the past. The author mentions that both leading candidates in the Senate primary are trying to win Trump's endorsement ahead of the primary, and one of them had no record of supporting Trump before suddenly endorsing him. This shows a disproportionate number of quotations reflecting a specific position (Trump's endorsement) and an attempt to appeal to his supporters.
Both candidates are racing to pledge their allegiances to Trump ahead of the June 4 primary.
It's become a ritual for Republican candidates nationwide, and tends to lead to success in party primaries. But backing Trump hasn't worked yet for anyone seeking statewide office in New Jersey.
Then, in early April, Bashaw suddenly endorsed the former president.
Republicans are hoping to flip New Jersey’s Senate seat in November.
If Menendez runs as an independent, Kim’s lead may shrink, potentially splitting the Democratic vote and giving Republicans a chance to win the Senate seat.
The Editorial Board has long offered endorsements of candidates in primaries and general elections but has struggled to complete due diligence for Republican candidates in the Donald Trump era.
Many Republican candidates refuse to meet with the board, which is part of a broader attempt by Trump, the far-right, and conservative media to delegitimize the mainstream media.
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The Editorial Board makes author opinions and engages in emotional manipulation by labeling certain candidates as 'extreme' and 'dangerous.' They also use selective reporting by only presenting information that supports their position of not endorsing any Republican candidates. The board refuses to consider statements made by the candidates who did not meet with them, but their refusal to meet is mentioned as a reason for not endorsing them.
Sadly, Trump has normalized dangerous rhetoric and continues to flout the law and norms of elected office.
The board wants to engage with serious candidates, but will not participate in a charade.
When asked if presidents should have absolute immunity, Harshaw said he believed in limited immunity before adding, 'I wish every single politician had to stand trial after their determined service in order to answer for everything.'
This board has long been more aligned with Democratic candidates on most issues. But the board has endorsed Republicans over Democrats in general elections, and we strive to choose the best candidates from both parties in primary elections.
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The Editorial Board refuses to endorse any Republican candidates in the New Jersey primary races for U.S. Senate and the 3rd Congressional District due to their unwillingness to meet with the board and their extreme views. This is an example of Appeals to Authority fallacy, as they are rejecting these candidates based on their refusal to engage with mainstream media rather than evaluating their qualifications or positions. Additionally, there are instances of Inflammatory Rhetoric used by the Editorial Board towards Trump and his supporters.
Many Republican officials have followed Trump’s lead, and refuse to engage with the press or meet with editorial boards while spreading disinformation.
, The board wants to engage with serious candidates, but will not participate in a charade.
American democracy is in a dangerous place when candidates for public office traffic in conspiracies, refuse to accept the results of the 2020 election, and want all politicians to stand trial.
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The Editorial Board refused to endorse any Republican candidates in the New Jersey primary races for U.S. Senate and the 3rd Congressional District due to their refusal to meet and their extreme views, specifically regarding the 2020 election results.
> Four Republicans are vying for their party’s nomination for the congressional seat currently held by Kim. Two candidates did not respond to our request for a meeting with the board, making it difficult to assess their qualifications.
, Murphy said, before going off on a long tangent claiming senior law enforcement officials colluded with big tech companies to suppress the First Amendment rights of voters by removing them from social media to help Biden and damage Trump.
When asked if presidents should have absolute immunity, Harshaw said he believed in limited immunity before adding,
New Jersey Democratic Senate Primary Debate is being re-broadcast on WBGO tonight at 11pm.
Three Democrats - Patricia Campos-Medina, Larry Hamm, and Andy Kim - participated in the New Jersey Democratic Senate Primary Debate on May 13, 2024.
The debate was hosted by the ACLU of New Jersey, League of Women Voters of New Jersey, Salvation and Social Justice, WNYC/New Jersey Public Radio at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC).
The registration for the public attendance of the debate was required.
The New Jersey Democratic Primary will take place on June 4, 2024.
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