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Thursday, April 23, 2026

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. represents New Jersey's most competitive district this November " but nobody, even his GOP colleagues, can say where he's been for the past month. A scion of one of the state's most storied political dynasties, Kean's team says the two-term congressmember is facing unspecified health issues. The New Jersey Republican hasn't voted since March 5 and has missed almost 50 roll call votes. The other two Republicans in the New Jersey delegation, Reps. Chris Smith and Jeff Van Drew, said they have called and texted Kean out of concern for his health. But so far, neither said they have heard from him. Van Drew said it's been "radio silence."

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MN 7th district repug continues to ignore constituents. No in person campaign stops. Only online 'townhall' meetings with vetted participants and questions. Suspect there are several more.

#1 | Posted by mattm at 2026-04-23 08:26 AM | Reply

Check Bug-eyes liquor cabinet

#2 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-04-23 10:19 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

On a bender with J Edgar Boozer and Keghead?

#3 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-04-23 11:42 AM | Reply

#4 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-04-23 12:44 PM | Reply

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