In NJ midterms, Republicans have a recruitment problem

Republicans in populous state can't find candidates to run in midterms

The New York and New Jersey-based outlet Gothamist reports Democratic candidates in the Garden State are clamoring to run in what both parties see as competitive races in next year’s midterm elections. But the same cannot be said for the GOP. “In a cycle when both parties have their eyes on the House majority, up to a dozen candidates are lining up to run on the Democratic side in key New Jersey congressional races, compared to just one or two f…

This Headline Says It All: “In NJ Midterms, Republicans Have A Recruitment Problem” [The Gothamist]

Democrats are on offense in NJ-07 while Republicans struggle to field a viable candidate in NJ-09 Things are not going well for New Jersey Republicans.  New reporting today highlights how the GOP is facing recruitment woes in New Jersey’s 9th congressional district. Meanwhile in the 7th congressional district, Democrats are feeling “emboldened” and on offense against vulnerable Republican Tom Kean Jr. who “is expected to face a close race” afte…

In NJ midterms, Republicans have a recruitment problem

While Democrats are tripping over one another to get into competitive House races, many Republicans are staying out.