NJ-05: Touting his record, Rep. Josh Gottheimer seeks to fend off progressive challenger
This year, Gottheimer is being challenged in a Democratic primary by Glen Rock Councilwoman Arati Kreibich, a progressive who has received the backing of Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA).
n addition to receiving endorsements from both of his state’s senators, Gottheimer has been endorsed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), State Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg, the Jewish Democratic Council of America and Democratic Majority for Israel. Gottheimer has outraised Kreibich by close to $4.8 million, according to the most recent FEC filing.
Kreibich, a neuroscientist, volunteered for Gottheimer in his first re-election campaign in 2018.
A recent poll released by the Gottheimer campaign shows him with a significant lead — 62%-21% — over Kreibich. The Kreibich campaign shared internal polling with The Intercept indicating that when respondents have heard about both candidates, Kreibich comes within a two-point margin.
“If you look at my positions, if you look at my voting record, I am clearly a Democrat,” Gottheimer stressed, pointing to his support of major pieces of legislation put forth by the Democratic leadership. “If you look at who’s stood by me, who’s endorsed me, and the results in every county that I represent, it’s clear that I have received overwhelming support of Democrats because of the values we share as Democrats.”
https://jewishinsider.com/2020/07/touting-his-record-rep-josh-gottheimer-seeks-to-fend-off-progressive-challenger/
