April 02, 2008
It's A Garden Party
Big news late today in the NJ SEN Dem primary ... Rep. Rob Andrews announced he'll challenge Sen. Frank Lautenberg.
"As New Jersey elects a United States Senator this year, people from all over the state have expressed the desire to have real choices based on a positive, substantive campaign," Andrews said in a statement. "Accordingly, after consulting with family, friends, supporters and people from all points of view, I have decided that I will place my name and my credentials before the people of New Jersey to serve as their new United States Senator. The people of New Jersey deserve to choose their Senator."
The real issue? Age. Lautenberg is 84, Andrews 50. Lautenberg, of course, retired in '00, only to be dragged back into public service in '02 to rescue Dems who needed a viable candidate to replace disgraced Sen. Bob Torricelli (D). At that time, Lautenberg certainly gave every impression he'd only run to serve one six-year term. So why, Andrews must be asking, is he running again?
One other question -- will Andrews make overt age comparisons between Barack Obama (i.e. himself) and John McCain (Lautenberg)? Stay tuned.
(JOHN MERCURIO)
Posted at 07:44 PM
Comments
Post a comment
The Watergate · 600 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-739-8400 · fax 202-833-8069
NationalJournal.com is an Atlantic Media publication.
