2018 New Jersey US Senate Voters Guide
Robert Hugin (R) vs Robert Menendez (D)
The Candidates
No position on disclosure laws or Citizens United.
Yes. Cosponsored DISCLOSE Act requiring disclosure. Says Citizens United ”rolled back decades of progress.”
The pharmaceutical company that Hugin led, Celgene, spent $2.8 million lobbying to block cheaper generic alternatives to a key drug. Celgene also paid $280 million to settle claims that its drug marketing defrauded state & federal health programs.
Menendez was charged for allegedly doing political favors for a friend while accepting six-figure campaign contributions & undisclosed gifts like luxury hotel stays. Prosecutor dropped charges after jury hung 10-2 for acquittal & judge said the case didn’t hold up. Senate committee then “severely admonished” him.
No stand found, but supports expanded charter schools.
Other senate candidates include Murray Sabrin (L) & Madelyn Hoffman (G). Due to limited space, we can only include candidates who poll 15% or higher, but encourage you to check out their websites.
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