STATEMENT FROM BRIGID CALLAHAN HARRISON, DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR NEW JERSEY’S 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

“In the most cynical act imaginable, today Jeff Van Drew disgracefully betrayed the people of the 2nd District. Jeff Van Drew traded his party for the support of a failed, impeached President, demonstrating his disloyalty not only to Democrats, but also to Republicans and Independents. In switching parties, he violated the trust placed in him by all of those who voted for him, including me.

“His actions today are simply despicable and he has shown once again that he holds no loyalty to the people of our community, the Constitution, or the future of democracy.

“Let’s be clear, Van Drew made a choice.  He chose to obstruct Congress’s rightful authority to investigate very serious allegations.  He chose to assist in withholding crucial information related to the 2020 election.  And, most of all, he chose to put is own political career above the needs of his constituents and his country.  This choice – and today’s handshake – will define Jeff Van Drew’s legacy in New Jersey for generations.

“Now that Van Drew has chose Trump over the people South Jersey, we begin a new day.  We now have a new, clear opportunity to create a pathway for needed change.  The choice is now back in the hands of each of us and it is my determination as a Democratic candidate for the 2^nd congressional district to provide leadership that will always put the needs and demands of people first.”