NJ Democrat-turned-Republican considers challenging scandal-plagued Menendez: 'If I run, I'll beat him'

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NJ Democrat-turned-Republican considers challenging scandal-plagued Menendez: 'If I run, I'll beat him'
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Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a Cape May Republican and former Democrat, said if he decides to run against Sen. Robert Menendez or for his seat, he will win.

Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a former Democrat, was pressed on 'Kudlow' about GOP's chances at scandal-plagued N.J. Dem's seat.for the GOP during the Trump era was pressed Tuesday on whether he believes a Republican can capture a Garden State senate seat for the first time in 50 years, and whether he could be the one to do so.'s second indictment in a decade on public corruption charges, a slew of key politicians, called for his ouster – including fellow Democratic Gov.

FOX Business host Larry Kudlow pressed Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., on whether he might consider taking advantage of the weakened three-term incumbent.FLASHBACK: US TO RETRY MENENDEZ ON BRIBERY CHARGESOther Republicans vying for Menendez' seat slammed the senator following his indictment, with Mendham Mayor Christine Serrano Glassner dubbing him "Gold Bar Bob" – after gold bars and cash were allegedly discovered during the investigation.

Van Drew underlined that he is not yet prepared to make a formal decision on a run, telling FOX Business he is more focused on the pressing issues facing Congress."Right now, I am focused on this budget deadline that's looming this week. I have to focus on the task-at-hand and what's going on right now in Congress. But I'm going to talk about this with my family, my friends, my closest advisers, and make a decision.

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