WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:

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"BIGGEST LOSER," "UNDER FIRE," "FLUNKED" - Knives Out for Tom Kean Jr. As He Fails to Stand Up for Jersey

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Kean Jr. has even managed to tick off local Republicans

Congressman Tom Kean Jr. was already locked in a " toss-up " race in a district won by Governor Sherrill.