Atlantic County Democratic Committee Chairman Michael Suleiman upbraided his GOP counterpart this evening as the war of words continued in the aftermath of controversial remarks made by CD-2 Republican nominee Seth Grossman at this week’s NAACP debate.

“Keith Davis is a good man but he’s doubling down on stupid,” said Suleiman. “Unfortunately the Atlantic County Republicans are afraid to alienate their ultra-far-right base for the sake of trying to win at the county and local levels. They’re ultimately going to be on the wrong side of history and they’re going to regret it.”

Suleiman backs state Senator Jeff Van Drew (D-1) for the seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-2).