Andy Kim Takes on the New Jersey Machine

“Andy Kim is trying to do something rare in New Jersey politics: win by casting himself as a soft-spoken outsider,” Politico reports.

“In a state known for its brass-knuckle campaign tactics, its machine-dominated politics and no shortage of characters tainted by dubious ethics or outright corruption, he’s betting voters will see his run for Senate as something entirely new.”

Said Kim: “I get it, I’m not central casting of what someone imagines a New Jersey Democrat or politician looking like. That’s what I thought would be my biggest weakness, but it’s actually turned out to be my biggest strength.”