U.S. Sneate

March 10, 2008 - 12:54pm

Senate campaign update

State Sen. Joseph Pennacchio continues to look like the front runner for the Republican nomination to oppose four-term incumbent Frank Lautenberg this fall.  Former New Jersey Highway Authority Chairman Joseph Buckalew says he’s not running for United States Senate, and GOP insiders report that State Sen. Joseph Kyrillos is not likely to enter the race.  State Sen. Christopher Bateman continues to give serious consideration to a U.S. Senate bid, though some party leaders seem concerned about a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against former Gov. Donald DiFrancesco and his law firm, where Bateman is a partner.  Several Republican leaders are pushing U.S. Marshal James Plousis to run, but there is no evidence that the former Cape May County Sheriff is interested.

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