David Burg is ending his long-shot NJ-04 GOP primary campaign.
“It has been a tremendous privilege and one of the most meaningful experiences of my life to run for Congress,” Burg said in a statement released on Monday. “Because of the incredible generosity of my supporters I’ve had the opportunity to articulate my views about the perilous future of our country far and wide, and to fight as hard as I can to preserve and protect our sacred Constitutional Republic.”
Burg, who previously worked as an attorney for NBC Universal, entended his support to fellow congressional candidate, U.S. Army veteran Mike Blasi.
“Mike Blasi is a fellow Republican who preceded me in this race and now is in a stronger position to unseat our 42-year incumbent. Like myself, Mike is a political outsider who is not beholden to anyone or anything other than his principle,” added Burg. “He’s a good man who has served our country, he’s a family man, and Mike and I see eye-to-eye on all significant issues. Under these circumstances, the last thing I would want to do is stand in Mike’s way.
Podcaster Mike Crispi (backed by Roger Stone) and perennial candidate Tricia Flanagan also remain in the Republican contest for the NJ-04 nomination for which the incumbent, Chris Smith, remains the heavy favorite in June.
