What Tammy Murphy’s Failed Senate Campaign Says About New Jersey’s Changing Politics

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy blamed the fear of negative campaigning for her withdrawal Sunday from the state’s closely watched Democratic Senate primary, but far more significant factors led her to such an unenviable fork in the road. Murphy’s exit makes Rep. Andy Kim the favorite in the Garden State’s June contest to determine… Continue reading What Tammy Murphy’s Failed Senate Campaign Says About New Jersey’s Changing Politics

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy drops Senate bid

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy announced Sunday that she’ll withdraw from the Democratic Senate primary, likely paving the way for Democratic Rep. Andy Kim to secure the nomination. “After many busy, invigorating and, yes, challenging months, I am suspending my Senate campaign today,” Murphy said in a video posted to social media. “I’ve been… Continue reading New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy drops Senate bid

Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany says he won’t challenge Sen. Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin

Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany said Tuesday he will not challenge Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin next year, making him the second high-profile Republican to pass on running for the Senate seat in recent weeks. Tiffany’s decision means that Baldwin still has no formal challenger in the pivotal battleground state. In a statement, Tiffany said… Continue reading Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany says he won’t challenge Sen. Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin