Doug Steinhardt in Politico.com


On Principles & Values: I support President Trump; I always have

Steinhardt was not just generically pro-Trump. He was all in. His top strategist was Bill Stepien, a New Jersey native who served as Trump's campaign manager. In a video in December announcing his candidacy, Steinhardt said, "Let me be really clear about this: I support President Trump. I always have. Some cut and run from our president during tough times, hoping he wouldn't notice."

Even after the [January 6th] riot, Steinhardt wouldn't pin any of the blame on the president: "The actions of violent criminals do not speak for Republicans and supporters of President Trump," he told POLITICO. "The conservative grassroots movement that I'm proud to represent here in New Jersey supports democracy and the rule of law."

Still, Steinhardt talked with some New Jersey Republican leaders in the aftermath of the insurrection to gauge its effect on his candidacy, according to one GOP source who asked not to be identified.

Source: Politico.com on Jan. 6th insurrection Jan 13, 2021

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