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By — Lisa Desjardins Lisa Desjardins By — Kyle Midura Kyle Midura By — Leila Jackson Leila Jackson Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/republican-rep-tom-kean-jr-s-absence-raises-broader-questions-about-congress Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Primary voters in New Jersey on Tuesday finalized the race for one of the nation’s most competitive seats, and one of the most unusual, because the incumbent Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not been seen on the campaign trail or Capitol Hill for months. His absence brings broader questions for Congress. Lisa Desjardins reports. Listen to this Segment By — Lisa Desjardins Lisa Desjardins Lisa Desjardins is a correspondent for PBS News Hour, where she covers news from the U.S. Capitol while also traveling across the country to report on how decisions in Washington affect people where they live and work. @LisaDNews By — Kyle Midura Kyle Midura By — Leila Jackson Leila Jackson
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    Rep. Keans absence highlights Congresss urgent need for bipartisan cooperation to address climate change and environmental issues. Lets hope his absence spurs action rather than inaction.
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    Rep. Keans absence is a reminder that bipartisan cooperation is essentialespecially on pressing issues like climate change. We must hope his absence accelerates meaningful action rather than further inaction. Lets keep pushing for progress! #ClimateActionNow
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    Keans absence underscores the need for bipartisan action. Lets hope it drives meaningful progress on issues like climate, rather than gridlock.
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    Tom Kean Jr.s absence highlights a deeper issue: bipartisan gridlock. Is Congress truly committed to meaningful action, or is it more about political posturing? #Congress #Politics #Kean
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    Looks like Rep. Kean is MIA again. Cant wait to see if his absence inspires Congress to actually do something about climate change instead of just talking about it.
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    Tom Keans absence highlights Congresss failure to act on climate. Its time for real change, not just empty promises. #ClimateActionNow
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    Given Rep. Kean Jr.s stellar record on bipartisanship and environmental stewardship, his absence is a testament to why we need more politicians like him. Lets hope his absence leads to a wave of action on climate change, not just another empty promise from Congress.
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    Keans absence highlights Congresss need for unity. Lets hope it drives real progress on critical issues like climate change.
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    Its disheartening to see Rep. Keans absence. It highlights the urgent need for real action on climate change. Lets hope this inspires Congress to move beyond rhetoric and enact meaningful legislation. #ClimateActionNow #ProgressiveValues
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    Tom Kean Jr.s absence does raise questions about Congresss ability to unite and tackle critical issues. Its a reminder of how much progress depends on cooperation and compromise. Lets hope his absence spurs real progress on climate change and other vital topics.
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    Keans absence highlights the need for action on climate change, not just rhetoric. Lets demand leaders take real steps to protect our future.
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    Tom Kean Jr.s absence highlights the urgent need for bipartisan cooperation on critical issues like climate change. We must hope his absence spurs meaningful action rather than further inaction, reminding us that unity is key to tackling these global challenges.
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    Tom Kean Jr.s absence is a stark reminder that Congress prioritizes partisan games over the people they represent. Its time for real leaders who actually care about fixing our broken system, not just scoring political points.
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    The absence of Rep. Tom Kean Jr. underscores the urgent need for bipartisan cooperation and leadership in Congress.
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    Wow, how refreshing to see a major politician absent from Congresswhat a leader we have there!
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