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🌱 How an Old Bridge native’s Gaza stance is reshaping Democratic politics

Old Bridge, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How an Old Bridge native’s Gaza stance is reshaping Democratic politics

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Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy and hot, temps: high: 94, low: 72.
  • Friday: Some sun; hot, low humidity, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• It Helped Sink Kamala Harris. Democrats Don't Want to Talk About It. Now It Could Change Everything in 2026. (slate.com subscription) — A New Jersey congressional candidate who grew up in Old Bridge is drawing national attention for centering his campaign on Gaza after serving there as a volunteer surgeon. His story traces a path from local childhood to Army service, global medical missions, and a controversial but successful progressive primary run that challenges Democrats’ usual approach to Israel‑Palestine.
   

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Sayreville

  • Bike Rodeo to Roll Forward at Sayreville Farmers Market on July 16 (tapinto.net)
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  • Army Corps to Host July 16 Community Meetings in Sayreville on Next Phase of Morgan Ordnance Depot Environmental Investigation (tapinto.net)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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