Media coverage of New Jersey political races in The Bergen Record


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Abortion     Joe Kyrillos: Pro-life in my affairs; pro-choice for society.     Robert Menendez: I'm pro-choice, not multiple-choice.     Thomas Kean Jr.: Supports embryonic stem cell research.     Ras Baraka: Anti-Roe Court would rather control women's bodies.

Budget & Economy     Joe Kyrillos: Opposes Jon Corzine economic strategy.     Robert Menendez: Opposes Romney-Ryan budget plan.

Civil Rights     Kim Guadagno: Won't criticize Republican with Confederate flag.     Kim Guadagno: Comfortable with LGBT but won't criticize ban.

Crime     Ray Lesniak: Change culture of corrections: limit solitary confinement.

Drugs     Jack Ciattarelli: Drug epidemic should remain a priority.     Mikie Sherrill: Move carefully on legalization of marijuana.

Education     Jack Ciattarelli: Re-balance over-funded vs/ under-funded school districts.

Environment     Chris Christie: Develop Liberty State Park to generate more revenue.     Ray Lesniak: Ban baiting of deer and bear during hunting.     Stephen Sweeney: Stall development of Liberty State Park until Christie gone.     Steve Fulop: Stall development of Liberty State Park until Christie gone.

Government Reform     Chris Christie: More control over state commissions.     Joe Kyrillos: Cut spending, taxes and job-killing regulations.     Thomas Kean Jr.: Campaign-finance reform is signature issue in legislature.     Thomas Kean Jr.: Menendez should give back dirty money.

Gun Control     Bret Schundler: Opposes gun control.     Jeff Bell: Debated who's most supportive of gun rights.     Phil Murphy: Reduce maximum magazine size from 15 rounds to 10.

Immigration     Tammy Murphy: Supported pandemic relief for undocumented immigrants.     Jon Bramnick: I would end sanctuary states, we have to follow the law.

Jobs     Bill Bradley: Strengthen unionization laws & defend right-to-organize.

Principles & Values     Thomas Kean Jr.: Family history for centuries as politicians.     Thomas Kean Jr.: Ran for US Congress in 2000 and lost in primary.     Thomas Kean Jr.: Appointed to both the state legislature and the state Senate.     Doug Steinhardt: Citing personal obligations, quits race after insurrection.

Tax Reform     Bret Schundler: Lower tolls and taxes.     Jack Ciattarelli: Top priorities: lower property tax, reform state tax code.

Technology     Robert Menendez: Helped promote NJ biotechnology and solar industries.     Rob Menendez: Dedicated bus lanes in instances of highway widening.

War & Peace     Murray Sabrin: No involvement in Iraq's civil war.     Robert Menendez: Opposes the war in Iraq.     Thomas Kean Jr.: Supports war in Iraq but distances himself from Bush.

Click for quotations from other sources by: Bill Bradley Democratic Senator (Former) New Jersey Bret Schundler Republican 2000 Candidate Chris Christie New Jersey N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate Doug Steinhardt New Jersey Republican candidate for Governor 2022 (withdrew) Jack Ciattarelli New Jersey Republican Challenger Jeff Bell Republican Senate challenger New Jersey Joe Kyrillos Republican Challenger New Jersey Jon Bramnick New Jersey Republican Kim Guadagno New Jersey Republican candidate for Governor Mikie Sherrill New Jersey Democrat Murray Sabrin Republican Senate Challenger New Jersey Phil Murphy New Jersey Democratic 2021 Gubernatorial contender Ras Baraka New Jersey Democrat Ray Lesniak New Jersey Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate Rob Menendez Democrat U.S. Rep New Jersey-8 Robert Menendez Independent Jr Senator; resigned New Jersey Stephen Sweeney New Jersey Democrat Steve Fulop New Jersey Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate Tammy Murphy Democratic Challenger New Jersey Thomas Kean Jr. Former Republican challenger (2006) New Jersey