Amy Vazquez

October 18, 2007 - 8:23pm

Smith undaunted by his 15th opponent

Very quietly, another challenger has emerged with the intention of doing what Democrats have found nearly impossible: ousting 14-term U.S. Rep. Chris Smith.

Josh Zeitz, 33, just got back to his hometown of Bordentown a few months ago from a four year teaching stint at Cambridge University in England. But he has already raised $43,000 under the radar, and hopes to get $100,000 before the year is up.

 

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March 19, 2008 - 8:09am

Zeitz is on the Democratic wish list in uphill Battle as Smith's 15th opponent

College history professor/author Josh Zeitz has officially joined the race for Congress in the fourth district, and the 33-year-old Democrat is telling party leaders that he’ll raise $200,000 for his race against entrenched GOP Congressman Christopher Smith by June.  Zeitz has a huge network of donors from his work as a political staffer, and his father, Carl Zeitz, is a well-liked former newspaper reporter, casino regulatory, and lobbyist.

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Can Democrats beat Chris Smith in 2008?

YES, the district has become more Democrat-friendly, he supports the war in Iraq, and he has trouble raising money
36%
NO, Smith works hard, his popularity extends beyond the GOP base, and his record in in line with his district
64%
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