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GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Defends Handling Of 3-Month Medical Absence & Missing 100 Votes In Only Debate Wi...

Kean defended his medical absence and outlined his positions during a debate with challenger Rebecca Bennett.

GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Defends Handling Of 3-Month Medical Absence & Missing 100 Votes In Only Debate Wi...
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At a debate in New Jersey’s 7th District, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. defended his absence and stated his positions on Iran, tariffs and a proposed ICE facility, while Rebecca Bennett disagreed on several issues. A poll cited in the article showed Bennett ahead.

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New Jersey representative seeking reelection and participant in the district’s congressional debate

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Democratic House candidate debating incumbent Tom Kean Jr.

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Donald Trump
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Tom Malinowski
Former U.S. Representative (D-NJ)

Kean’s former opponent in the 2022 election

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Thomas Kean and Rebecca Bennett Debate in New Jersey Congressional Race

Representative Thomas Kean Jr. and Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett met for their only debate, where Kean defended President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the war in Iran while Bennett called for ending the war and curbing tariffs. Left-leaning outlets evaluate the candidates' debate performances, highlighting exchanges over personal finances and local issues like a proposed ICE detention center. Center outlets focus on Kean's alignment with Trump on foreign and economic policy, his earlier absence from Congress, and the race's stakes for House control.

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