Why Mrs. Andrews?
Last week, Camille Andrews, wife of Congressman and candidate for the United States Senate Rob Andrews, was selected to be on the June Primary ballot as the Democratic candidate for her husband’s seat in Congress. Is Mrs. Andrews qualified to serve in Congress? Absolutely. Is her selection a wise political move? Absolutely not. In fact, the selection of Mrs. Andrews to run for Congress undermines her husband’s insurgent campaign.
By all accounts, Camille Andrews is certainly qualified to serve in Congress and would likely be a solid member for the residents of District 1 and the State of New Jersey. She is an Associate Dean at Rutgers School of Law-Camden, teaches several classes at the law school and serves as a faculty advisor to the Rutgers Law Review. She is a former partner at Dilworth Paxson and was a star law school and undergraduate student prior to her work at the firm. She also serves on a number of community boards, including the New Jersey Cares Board.
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