Morning Digest: The GOP's meddling tour seems to be making a stopover in Jersey
Morning Digest: The GOP's meddling tour seems to be making a stopover in Jersey A mysterious group is running ads in a key Democratic primary, and there's reason to think Republicans are behind it. Jeff Singer May 21 Rebecca Bennett (left) is the target of what appears to be a Republican ad campaign ahead of the Democratic primary. (Credit: Rebecca Bennett X) Leading Off NJ-07 Republicans seem to be meddling in yet another Democratic House primary for a competitive House seat. Punchbowl News’ Ally Mutnick reported Wednesday that a newly formed group called Real Change is airing ads attacking Navy veteran Rebecca Bennett, one of the four Democrats competing in the June 2 primary for New Jersey’s 7th District. This seat is held by Republican Rep. Tom Kean, who faced a tough reelection campaign even before he disappeared from public view in March. While there’s no information yet on who is behind the group, which has already spent close to $450,000 a...