New Brunswick– Late last week, Republican candidate for U.S Senate Bob Hugin tweeted out a photo with campaign interns. The College Democrats of New Jersey condemn Bob Hugin for the lack of diversity among his campaign interns.

Great conversation with our fantastic team of interns this morning. Thank you for all of your hard work! #TeamHugin pic.twitter.com/n9daZSuwRM

— Bob Hugin (@BobHugin) June 29, 2018

New Jersey is one of the most diverse states in the nation and more than half of the state’s residents are women. But amazingly, Bob Hugin’s interns are all men (and largely white), highlighting his inability to properly represent New Jersey well in Washington.

“It is clear from his campaign, his policies, and now his staffing choices that Bob Hugin does not grasp the wide range of issues that face New Jerseyans and does not care to learn,” said Megan Coyne, President of the New Jersey College Democrats. “It is shameful that Bob Hugin is trying to act as though he will be a champion for the women of New Jersey when he does not have a single female intern.

“Bob Hugin can claim to be pro-choice all he wants, but it is evident by this photograph and his donations to anti-choice Republicans, including Donald Trump, that he cares little about protecting and advancing the rights of women.

“Now that his sham ‘affordability tour’ has concluded, perhaps Bob Hugin can meet with New Jersey women and learn about the multitude of issues that face them, including health care access, paid family leave, equal pay, and sexual violence.”