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Fox News' Brit Hume criticized Lara Trump for attacking Republican Senate candidate Larry Hogan over his call to respect the verdict in Donald Trump's trial, labeling it 'political malpractice.' Hume argued that Hogan, a popular former Maryland governor, represents the GOP's best chance to win a Senate seat in the heavily Democratic state and that internal party conflicts could jeopardize their chances.
Tammy Murphy, the wife of New Jersey governor Phil Murphy, has suspended her U.S. Senate campaign, citing the desire to avoid a divisive and negative campaign. Her decision comes after facing criticism for running a campaign that appeared nepotistic, given her husband's position. Murphy's main contender in the Democratic primary was Rep. Andy Kim, and her departure from the race follows Sen. Bob Menendez's indication that he would not run as a Democrat and might consider running as an independent.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has suspended her U.S. Senate campaign to replace Sen. Robert Menendez, who faces federal corruption charges, citing the potential for a divisive and negative campaign. Her decision likely paves the way for U.S. Rep. Andy Kim in the Democratic primary. Menendez has announced that he will not run in the primary but has not ruled out seeking reelection as an independent. The stakes are high as Democrats compete to maintain their narrow control of the Senate, while Republicans have their own primary unfolding.
New Jersey's first lady Tammy Murphy has suspended her Senate campaign against Rep. Andy Kim, citing a reluctance to engage in a divisive and negative campaign. With Murphy out of the race, Kim is now the front-runner for the Democratic nomination. Murphy's decision comes after she had secured crucial endorsements and line placement on primary ballots. Kim, who had criticized the nominating process, now faces no serious opposition in the primary as attention turns to the general election and the potential independent candidacy of incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez.
U.S. Rep. Andy Kim has officially launched his campaign for the Senate seat in New Jersey, aiming to replace scandal-plagued Sen. Bob Menendez. Kim, a Democrat, is positioning himself as a candidate for change and has already raised nearly $1 million within a week of his campaign. He faces potential competition from Tammy Murphy, the wife of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, who is expected to announce her run soon. The race could test the power of the traditional Democratic machine in New Jersey, as Kim is running outside of its support. Kim is hoping to gain voters' trust and capitalize on the low support for Menendez, who has faced corruption charges. Other potential candidates include Kyle Jasey, Lawrence Hamm, and several Democratic representatives. The primary will be held in June.
U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, who was recently censured by the Republican-led House, has raised a record-breaking $8.1 million for his California Senate campaign in the second quarter of 2021. The amount represents the most any Senate campaign has raised in Q2 of an off-cycle year. Schiff's donations averaged $34 from 144,000 donors, with 98% of contributions being $200 or less. He has nearly $30 million cash on hand for the 2024 race to fill the seat of retiring Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Schiff's campaign figures have not yet been documented with the federal agency overseeing election fundraising.
Colin Allred, a former NFL linebacker and civil rights attorney, raised over $2 million in the first 36 hours after launching his campaign to unseat Republican Senator Ted Cruz in Texas. Allred's campaign said the haul set a record for this cycle, with more than 34,500 contributors chipping in. Allred is considered a rising star in the Democratic Party, but faces an uphill battle in Texas, where voters have not elected a Democrat to statewide office since 1994.
Rep. Ro Khanna has announced that he will not run for the Senate seat of retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein and will instead endorse Rep. Barbara Lee. Khanna will be a co-chair of Lee's campaign, stating that "we need a strong anti-war senator, and she will play that role." Lee has been in the House since 1998 and has a long history of speaking out against military force. Khanna also noted that Lee would be the only African American woman in the Senate and would consolidate a lot of progressives.
Representative Ro Khanna of California has declined to run for the Senate seat being vacated by Dianne Feinstein, instead endorsing Barbara Lee's campaign. Lee is seeking to become the third Black woman in the Senate and consolidate progressive support. The race in California is expected to be one of the most expensive and competitive in the nation in 2024, with Katie Porter and Adam Schiff already raising millions for their campaigns.