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Oct
2
2023
PRESS RELEASE

Statement on Barry Wilkes Fundraiser with Rep. Jeff Van Drew

Bergen County, NJ – Senator Lagana, Assemblywoman Swain, and Assemblyman Tully released the following statement on radical, right-wing Rep. Jeff Van Drew hosting a fundraiser for Barry Wilkes today:

“Representative Van Drew has made a career out of political extremism and pledged his 'undying support' for President Trump while ignoring the needs of his constituents. Van Drew supported President Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election, ignoring the will of New Jersey voters and leading to an armed insurrection on the US Capitol.

On top of that, Representative Van Drew has actively sought to limit a woman’s right to choose and attacked reproductive rights. In fact, he applauded the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Barry Wilkes and his running mates are raising money from a polarizing right-wing radical. Van Drew’s record is actively hostile toward New Jersey values, and Wilkes must defend his choice to fundraise with him.”

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