David Richter, a GOP candidate running for Congress in New Jersey's 2nd District, called Van Drew an 'absolute weasel.'
. He asserted that he'd be amazed if Republicans who have long voted against the congressman would now back him if he switched political parties.
"Congressman Van Drew's switcheroo is a sad reflection of his desperation and lack of principle," Bob Patterson, another GOP contender, said in a statement emailed toNewsweek has reached out to the campaigns' of Fitzherbert and Richter for additional comment on Van Drew's reported decision.that his party's nomination process would move forward like normal, whether or not Van Drew is involved."We have a process, and we'll see how it goes," he said."We've got three candidates in the race right now, we have a convention in the spring and I'm sure it will be an interesting one.
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