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| − | '''Christopher Henry Smith, | + | '''Christopher Henry Smith,''' known as '''Chris Smith''' (born March 4, 1953), is a [[pro-life]] [[U.S. Representative]] who has since 1981 represented the 4th congressional district of his native [[New Jersey]]. Otherwise, he is considered a [[Moderate Republican]], even a [[Liberal Republican]]. |
Rep. Smith voted in late July 2020 to remove [[Civil War]]-era statues.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/23/the-list-72-republicans-vote-with-democrats-to-remove-civil-war-era-memorabilia-from-u-s-capitol/ The List: 72 Republicans Vote with Democrats to Remove Civil War-Era Memorabilia from U.S. Capitol]</ref> He also voted in mid-September 2020 for a bill sponsored by [[far-left]] Democrat [[Grace Meng]] to condemn the use of the term "[[Chinese virus]]" as being "racist".<ref>[https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2020193 Roll Call 193 | Bill Number: H. Res. 908]</ref> In 2021, he supported "gun control" measures in congress.<ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/03/just-house-passes-gun-control-bill-expand-background-checks-8-republicans-voted-democrats/</ref> | Rep. Smith voted in late July 2020 to remove [[Civil War]]-era statues.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/23/the-list-72-republicans-vote-with-democrats-to-remove-civil-war-era-memorabilia-from-u-s-capitol/ The List: 72 Republicans Vote with Democrats to Remove Civil War-Era Memorabilia from U.S. Capitol]</ref> He also voted in mid-September 2020 for a bill sponsored by [[far-left]] Democrat [[Grace Meng]] to condemn the use of the term "[[Chinese virus]]" as being "racist".<ref>[https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2020193 Roll Call 193 | Bill Number: H. Res. 908]</ref> In 2021, he supported "gun control" measures in congress.<ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/03/just-house-passes-gun-control-bill-expand-background-checks-8-republicans-voted-democrats/</ref> | ||
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He voted in favor of the Farm Amnesty Bill.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2021/03/19/30-gop-reps-vote-farm-amnesty-govt-supplied-workforce/</ref> | He voted in favor of the Farm Amnesty Bill.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2021/03/19/30-gop-reps-vote-farm-amnesty-govt-supplied-workforce/</ref> | ||
| − | Smith faces a [[conservative]] primary challenge in June 2022 from Mike Crispi. National Committeeman Bill Palatucci said that the [[Republican National Committee]] is dispatching teams and sending funds to help Smith beat Crispi.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4055911/posts|title=New Jersey Establishment Republicans in Panic Mode as Vulnerable Chris Smith Seeks Re-Election|publisher=[[Free Republic]]|accessdate=April 19, 2022}}</ref> | + | Smith faces a [[conservative]] primary challenge in June 2022 from Mike Crispi. National Committeeman Bill Palatucci said that the [[Republican National Committee]] is dispatching teams and sending funds to help Smith beat Crispi.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4055911/posts|title=New Jersey Establishment Republicans in Panic Mode as Vulnerable Chris Smith Seeks Re-Election|publisher=[[Free Republic]]|accessdate=April 19, 2022}}</ref> Near the end of the campaign, Crispin appeared on Fox News' ''Tucker Carlson Today'' to stress Smith's undermining of the [[Second Amendment]] to the [[United States Constituion.''p |
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Revision as of 11:00, June 5, 2022
| Christopher Henry "Chris" Smith | |||
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| U.S. Representative from New Jersey's 4th Congressional District From: January 3, 1981 – present | |||
| Predecessor | Frank Thompson | ||
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) | ||
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| Party | Democrat-turned-Republican (1978) | ||
| Spouse(s) | Marie Smith | ||
| Religion | Roman Catholic[1] | ||
Christopher Henry Smith, known as Chris Smith (born March 4, 1953), is a pro-life U.S. Representative who has since 1981 represented the 4th congressional district of his native New Jersey. Otherwise, he is considered a Moderate Republican, even a Liberal Republican.
Rep. Smith voted in late July 2020 to remove Civil War-era statues.[2] He also voted in mid-September 2020 for a bill sponsored by far-left Democrat Grace Meng to condemn the use of the term "Chinese virus" as being "racist".[3] In 2021, he supported "gun control" measures in congress.[4]
He was one of thirty-five Republicans to vote for the Partisan Hack resolution calling for an Investigation on Capital Hill.[5]
He voted in favor of the Farm Amnesty Bill.[6]
Smith faces a conservative primary challenge in June 2022 from Mike Crispi. National Committeeman Bill Palatucci said that the Republican National Committee is dispatching teams and sending funds to help Smith beat Crispi.[7] Near the end of the campaign, Crispin appeared on Fox News' Tucker Carlson Today to stress Smith's undermining of the Second Amendment to the [[United States Constituion.p
References
- ↑ Religious affiliation of members of 116th Congress
- ↑ The List: 72 Republicans Vote with Democrats to Remove Civil War-Era Memorabilia from U.S. Capitol
- ↑ Roll Call 193 | Bill Number: H. Res. 908
- ↑ https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/03/just-house-passes-gun-control-bill-expand-background-checks-8-republicans-voted-democrats/
- ↑ https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/05/19/35-house-republicans-vote-for-bill-to-establish-january-6-commission/
- ↑ https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2021/03/19/30-gop-reps-vote-farm-amnesty-govt-supplied-workforce/
- ↑ New Jersey Establishment Republicans in Panic Mode as Vulnerable Chris Smith Seeks Re-Election. Free Republic. Retrieved on April 19, 2022.
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