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{{cquote|Let me be clear about who I am and what I represent: I am a Tom Kean Republican.|||Kean, 2019}}

{{cquote|Let me be clear about who I am and what I represent: I am a Tom Kean Republican.|||Kean, 2019}}

In January 2020, Kean attended a Trump rally at New Jersey, where Democrat-turned-Republican congressman [[Jeff Van Drew]] from the state's 2nd congressional was also present.<ref>Wildstein, David (January 9, 2020). [https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/kean-will-attend-trump-rally/ Kean will attend Trump rally]. ''New Jersey Globe''. Retrieved November 27, 2021.</ref>

In January 2020, Kean attended a rally at New Jersey, where President Trump intended to boost the prospects of Democrat-turned-Republican congressman [[Jeff Van Drew]], who opposed the 2019 [[impeachment coup]].<ref>Wildstein, David (January 9, 2020). [https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/kean-will-attend-trump-rally/ Kean will attend Trump rally]. ''New Jersey Globe''. Retrieved November 27, 2021.</ref>

After winning the party nomination as an establishment candidate,<ref>[https://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2020/2020-official-primary-results-us-house.pdf Candidates for House of Representatives: For PRIMARY ELECTION 07/07/2020 Election]. ''Official Site of the State of New Jersey''. Retrieved November 27, 2021.</ref> Kean turned to focus on the general election against Rep. Malinowski. A debate was held between the two nominees in late September 2020, where health care and campaign finance were key issues.<ref name=lateseptember2020debate>Wildstein, David (September 26, 2020). [https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/malinowski-kean-disagree-on-health-care-campaign-finance-in-nj-7-debate/ Malinowski, Kean disagree on health care, campaign finance in NJ-7 debate]. ''New Jersey Globe''. Retrieved November 27, 2021.</ref> Malinowski emphasized his support for [[Obamacare]], while Kean stated:

After winning the party nomination as an establishment candidate,<ref>[https://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2020/2020-official-primary-results-us-house.pdf Candidates for House of Representatives: For PRIMARY ELECTION 07/07/2020 Election]. ''Official Site of the State of New Jersey''. Retrieved November 27, 2021.</ref> Kean turned to focus on the general election against Rep. Malinowski. A debate was held between the two nominees in late September 2020, where health care and campaign finance were key issues.<ref name=lateseptember2020debate>Wildstein, David (September 26, 2020). [https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/malinowski-kean-disagree-on-health-care-campaign-finance-in-nj-7-debate/ Malinowski, Kean disagree on health care, campaign finance in NJ-7 debate]. ''New Jersey Globe''. Retrieved November 27, 2021.</ref> Malinowski emphasized his support for [[Obamacare]], while Kean stated: