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Super PAC Pullback Raises Questions Over Tom Kean Jr.’s New Jersey Race
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Funding Shift in the Final Stretch
Two major super-PACs that had backed incumbent Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th District are redirecting their money as the congressional campaign enters its last weeks. The PACs aligned with former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are reallocating resources to other contests, leaving Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett with a narrative that Republican donors lack confidence in Kean’s re-electability.
Campaign Landscape
Bennett counters by highlighting a grassroots surge: more than 1,300 volunteers, over 45,000 individual donors, and 90 % of contributions under $100. She says her strategy will not change despite the funding realignment and stresses a focus on preventing members of Congress from profiting while in office.
Official Statements & Responses
A Kean spokesperson asserted that Republicans have “massively outspent” Bennett and expect to achieve parity in advertising as the campaign concludes. Bennett’s campaign emphasized continued volunteer mobilization and low-value donations as evidence of broad voter support.
Verbatim Quotes
- “So ultimately, I believe that we do have the momentum and strength on the ground. You know, we're seeing a ton of grassroots support. We've had over 1,300 people that have volunteered with the campaign. 90% of my donations are $100 or less, have had over 45,000 individual donors donate to my campaign,” — Rebecca Bennett
- “Republicans have massively outspent her so far, and we'll be at parity on the airwaves down the stretch.” — Tom Kean, spokesperson
- “In terms of sheer money being pulled from his own party, both from President Trump super PACs as well as from the Congressional Leadership Fund. This is essentially signaling to Kean, that this is not a seat worth saving. They do not think that the seat is winnable, and they would rather try to triage elsewhere across the country and try to save the map and other places,” — Ashley Koning
- “I want you all to know that I am here to serve all of you and not to enrich myself personally,” — Rebecca Bennett
