New Jersey Republican Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. Faces Re-election Challenges

• Rep. Thomas Kean Jr.'s re-election campaign faces significant challenges as national Republicans have withdrawn support.
• Recent polls indicate a shift in favor of Democratic candidate Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot.
• The Congressional Leadership Fund, which previously supported Kean, has halted its media buy.
• Kean's campaign has been marked by his absence for several months, adding to his difficulties.
• The contest has garnered national attention, with both parties closely watching the outcome.