Tag Archives: Josh Gottheimer

NBC News reports: Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer argues in his first TV ad of the New Jersey governor’s race that he is ready to fight President Donald Trump — and he’s using artificial intelligence to make his case. Gottheimer, who is in his fifth term, portrays himself as a boxer in the ad, shared first with NBC News, which uses …

The Hill reports: Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) announced new legislation this week that would help combat abuse against elderly LGBTQ Americans by establishing a task force within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to focus on solutions for the issue. The legislation, dubbed the “Elder Pride Protection Act,” was developed with Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.). Both are members of the Congressional …

NewJersey.com reports: Capitol Police are trying to find out who sent a letter under Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s signature falsely claiming that he was resigning because of a scandal. The letter, which Gottheimer called a “disgusting smear campaign” and “completely untrue,” was on congressional stationery and sent at taxpayer expense using the lawmaker’s mailing privileges. It was mailed to local politicians …

Talking Points Memo reports: A defeated Republican congressman has so far refused to communicate with the Democrat who beat him, raising concerns that constituent issues handled by his office will fall through the cracks when his successor is inaugurated. Congressman-elect Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) has tried and failed to communicate with his ousted opponent, Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ), according to a …

The Hill reports: Then she starts tearing into vulnerable Rep. Scott Garrett (R-N.J.). “He voted against equal pay for women. Are you f—ing kidding me?” she asks. She adds that Garrett voted against healthcare aid for 9/11 first responders — “total [expletive]” — and expressed opposition to gay congressional candidates. “Scott Garrett pulled the wool over our eyes. And I’m …

GOP House Rep. Scott Garrett has stopped paying his dues to the RNC because they have supported the candidacy of homocons like Arizona Sheriff Paul Babeu. As his reward, former NOM chairman Robert George has launched attack ads against his opponent, Josh Gottheimer. The Huffington Post reports: Rep. Scott Garrett (R-N.J.), who is facing the toughest re-election of his career …