STATEMENT OF JOSH ROESCH, CAMPAIGN MANAGER FOR AMY KENNEDY, ON MENENDEZ ENDORSEMENT

“It’s ironic that on the day Amy Kennedy lays out her aggressive policy to end corruption in New Jersey’s elections, George Norcross flexes his political muscle to bring in an endorsement for Brigid Harrison. Brigid’s name may be on the ballot, but we all know who’s pulling the strings.

“Make no mistake, rigging endorsements is the Norcross way. He is doing everything in his power to make sure the voters don’t get to choose their own candidate, just like he did for his last favorite candidate, Jeff Van Drew– and look how that turned out for Democrats.

“Brigid Harrison, Jeff Van Drew, George Norcross, and this entire rigged process are a great illustration of why we need to finally end machine politics in New Jersey.”

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Below is Menendez’s email blast letter to his network urging support for Harrison:

In 2018, the people of South Jersey elected a Democrat to represent them in Congress.

However, in early 2020, that Democrat, Jeff Van Drew, turned his back on his constituents and defected to the Republican party to support Donald Trump.

And now, we’re in the middle of a battle to turn New Jersey’s 2nd District blue, again — and Brigid Callahan Harrison is the one who can make it happen.

Brigid is fighting for the issues that matter most to New Jersey, such as access to affordable health care, gun safety reform, and reproductive rights — just to name a few.

We need a true Democrat in Congress fighting for the people of South Jersey, not an opportunist who will jump ship when it’s politically convenient.

It’s time to bring integrity back to New Jersey’s 2nd District — and that starts with electing Brigid.

Thank you,

Bob Menendez