of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez created a welcome opening in the race to be the next senator from New Jersey. Fortunately for Garden State residents, U.S. Rep. Andy Kim stepped into the breach.of Congress hovers near historic lows for its dysfunction and histrionics, Kim stands out for his thoughtful, caring, and measured approach.
Kim pointed to the struggles of Congress to do the basics, such as fund the government and elect a House speaker. He made no claims he could fix the dysfunction overnight, but said his record of bipartisanship and getting elected in a congressional district former Presidentoff the Jersey Shore, an issue that has divided lawmakers along party lines.
But don’t be fooled by Kim’s mild manner. In launching his bid for Senate, Kim challenged New Jersey’s controversial ballot design system that gives machine-backed candidates an advantage.who initially supported Gov. Phil Murphy’s wife, Tammy, in the Democratic Senate primary. But she failed to gain traction with regular voters andin the Democratic primary, and polls show him winning against the Republican candidates in November.
Campos-Medina is a labor leader whose politics are largely aligned with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont. She is a passionate voice for average workers and combating inequality. Campos-Medina’s dedication is admirable, but Kim has the best skills, experience, and temperament to represent New Jersey. The Inquirer endorses