A disputed New Jersey congressional candidate is under federal bankruptcy protection. Republicans and tea party organizations say Peter DeStefano was placed on the ballot in New Jersey's 3rd District with the help of Democrats trying to siphon off conservatives votes for the Republican candidate. The Asbury Park Press reports DeStefano's bankruptcy filing shows the frame-shop owner had nearly $138,000...
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Rep. John Adler, center, has refuted claims that his campaign helped organize the campaign of a third-part candidate to siphon votes away from Jon Runyan.A disputed New Jersey congressional candidate is under federal bankruptcy protection.
Republicans and tea party organizations say Peter DeStefano was placed on the ballot in New Jersey's 3rd District with the help of Democrats trying to siphon off conservatives votes for the Republican candidate.
The Asbury Park Press reports DeStefano's bankruptcy filing shows the frame-shop owner had nearly $138,000 in liabilities and an income under $11,000 per year.
Though DeStefano is running as a Tea Party candidate, Tea Party groups say they don't know him and he doesn't have their support.
Both DeStefano and Democratic U.S. Rep. John Adler deny that they're in cahoots.
Previous coverage:
• Voters in N.J. 13th Congressional District face stark political choice in upcoming elections
• Rep. Adler denies connection to Tea Party candidate during rowdy Cherry Hill debate against Runyan
• John Adler debates N.J. Congress hopeful Jon Runyan amidst controversy
• South Jersey Tea Party candidate is a Democratic plant, report says
• Adler holds lead on former Eagle Runyan in South Jersey congressional race, poll says
• Ex-Eagle Jon Runyan gains ground on John Adler in congressional race, poll shows
