New Ad Spot Targets Garrett's 'Extremist' Views

GLEN ROCK, N.J. — A new ad spot calls out Rep. Scott Garrett for opposing a ban on Confederate flag in military ceremonies and labels the seven-time Republican congressman as an "extremist."

The spot by the House Majority Political Action Committee will begin airing on cable throughout the 5th District Tuesday.

The ad describes Garrett's supposed views as, "those of a rural Alabama conservative."

Garrett is at the heart of one of the most important, and intriguing, House races this election season. He is locked in a battle with Democrat Josh Gottheimer, a former speechwriter for President Bill Clinton from Wyckoff.

Gottheimer has raised more money than Garrett and has received endorsements from some of the most powerful unions in the state

Garrett has come under fire since Politico reported last year he refused to pay his dues to the National Republican Congressional Committee because it backs gay candidates.

Since then, corporate donors, including Goldman Sachs and Capital One, previously announced they would be discontinuing their financial support of Garrett.

The 5th District includes the following Bergen County municipalities: Fair Lawn, Franklin Lakes, Glen Rock, Hillsdale, Mahwah, New Milford, Oakland, Paramus, Ramsey, Ridgewood, Westwood, Wyckoff, and most of Teaneck.

Email: daniel.hubbard@patch.com