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Monday, October 22, 2012

Democratic Challenger Harbors High Hopes in 5th District

But incumbent GOP congressman says issues transcend redrawn boundaries

New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District has been in Republican hands for nearly 70 years, but Adam Gussen -- the Democratic challenger to incumbent Rep. Scott Garrett -- says the district has become “eminently competitive” for his party. Indeed, a recent Bergen County Republican Organization poll shows a tight race — with Garrett ahead of Gussen by only 2 percentage points -- despite the fact that Gussen has relatively little name recognition and funding. Yet the race is not on the national radar; neither party is targeting the race. Garrett has held the seat for the past 10 years, fending off successive Democratic challengers and earning a reputation as the most conservative congressman from New Jersey and one of the most conservative in …

indie

2:20 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012

i usaully cant stand listening to politicians BS me, but i have to say when ive seen Gussen speak he seems genuine, nice, and honest.   more ›

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Congressional Election Guide: District 5

After redistricting, state’s northernmost district doesn’t get the race it was looking for

  • ELECTIONS
  • Wednesday, May 23, 2012

By Matt Manochio, NJSpotlight.com U.S. Rep. Scott Garrett, the current G.O.P. occupant and a resident of Sussex County, was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2002 and appears primed to strongly defend the seat. He faces a primary challenge from two Bergen County residents, Michael Cino and Bonnie Somer, both of whom concede the odds of winning are against them. The Democrats also have a contested primary. Teaneck’s Deputy Mayor Adam Gussen, former U.S. Marine Jason Castle and Lyndon LaRouche Democrat Diane Sare are vying for their party’s nomination on June 5. But that contest won’t provide the matchup Republicans had envisioned when they drew the new district lines last December, putting U.S. Rep. Steven Rothman, who …

In this Article:

Teaneck’s Deputy Mayor Announces Congressional Run Against Garrett (in Teaneck Patch), Former Marine Joins Congressional Race, Economy Focus of Congressional Candidates Debate in Teaneck, and 3 more ›

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paul smith

6:36 pm on Sunday, June 3, 2012

You hit the nail on the head. Let the red states govern themselves according to the Tea Party Mantra- that means we actually geta a fair shake from Washingtion instead of 61 cents for every buck sent to the GOP congress. I pray that people understand what a useless hypocrite Garrett is and turn him out of office. He can then retire to his shrub farm and get those tax breaks.   more ›

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