Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Smart Success Strategy – Investing and Stock NewsSmart Success Strategy – Investing and Stock News

Latest News

Tammy Murphy, wife of New Jersey governor, drops out of U.S. Senate race

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has dropped out of the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in the race for the seat of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), upending the state’s party machine that had lined up behind her.

Murphy’s exit from the race leaves Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), who has been surging in recent polls, as the overwhelming favorite for the nomination in the heavily Democratic state’s June 4 primary.

Murphy, wife of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D), made the announcement in a video shared on X on Sunday.

“After many busy, invigorating and, yes, challenging months, I am suspending my Senate campaign today,” she said in the video.

Murphy, a financier who formerly worked for Goldman Sachs, was in a competitive primary race against a number of Democrats, including Kim. She has never held elected office but has maintained a portfolio as first lady since 2018.

In a statement, Kim said he respected Murphy’s decision and looked forward to working with her and the governor. “Tammy and I both agree that it is critical that we keep this seat, and the Senate, in Democratic control,” he said. “Unity is vital.”

Last week, Menendez announced that he will not run as a Democrat in the race, but he did not rule out running as an independent. He had faced political challenges since he was charged in September with bribery and other crimes while serving as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

According to the New Jersey Globe, which first reported the news, Murphy decided to end her bid Saturday after a discussion with her family and advisers.

Murphy grew up a Republican and had made large donations to George W. Bush’s presidential campaigns, but had earned the support of many establishment Democrats in a state where political bosses across 21 counties have long played an outsize role in statewide races.

In New Jersey’s unique and controversial “line” ballot system, Senate and gubernatorial candidates who are running with the endorsement of their party get placed in a specific portion of the ballot known as “the line.” Candidates running without their party’s endorsement, meanwhile, appear in a lower section of the ballot, where voters may be less likely to see their names.

Kim filed a lawsuit in February against the ballot system. Last week, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin’s office said that the system is “unconstitutional” and that his office would not defend it in court.

The lawsuit drew attention both to the state’s controversial ballot and to Murphy’s position as the establishment’s preferred candidate.

In the video announcing the end of her bid, Murphy alluded to the tension over the issue.

“It is clear to me that continuing in this race will involve waging a very divisive and negative campaign, which I am not willing to do,” she said. “And with Donald Trump on the ballot and so much at stake for our nation, I will not in good conscience waste resources tearing down a fellow Democrat.”

This post appeared first on The Washington Post
Enter Your Information Below To Receive Latest News, And Articles.



    Your information is secure and your privacy is protected. By opting in you agree to receive emails from us. Remember that you can opt-out any time, we hate spam too!

    You May Also Like

    Editor's Pick

    The energy revolution is here to stay, and electric vehicles (EVs) have become part of the mainstream narrative. Despite geopolitical tensions and uncertainty, the...

    Editor's Pick

    Overview Mexico’s Sinaloa state hosts a number of prolific silver and gold mines, including McEwen Mining’s (TSX:MUX) El Gallo Complex, Americas Gold and Silver’s...

    Editor's Pick

    Uranium is an important energy sector commodity, and its rising value has attracted investor interest. 2023 has seen uranium prices solidly above the important...

    Investing

    A new survey shows that the presidential race between former President Donald Trump and President Biden is thin, but Biden faces a deficit in...

    Disclaimer: smartsuccessstrategy.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.


    Copyright © 2024 smartsuccessstrategy.com