Rep. Jeff Van Drew Switches From Democratic To Republican Party

Rep. Jeff Van Drew Switches From Democratic To Republican Party

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President Trump announced that Jeff Van Drew, a Democratic representative, is switching to the Republican party after voting against impeachment articles. Van Drew stated that the Republican party aligns better with his beliefs. His decision was anticipated, leading to the resignation of six senior aides. Democrats are now strategizing to retain his congressional seat.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant political change did President Trump announce regarding Jeff Van Drew?

Van Drew's appointment as a senator

Van Drew's decision to retire

Van Drew's switch to the Republican party

Van Drew's resignation from Congress

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What reason did Jeff Van Drew give for his decision to switch parties?

He wanted to retire from politics

He felt the Republican party was a better fit

He was offered a higher position

He disagreed with the Democratic party's policies on healthcare

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Jeff Van Drew meet with before making his party switch public?

The Governor of New Jersey

President Trump and Vice President Pence

The Senate Majority Leader

The Speaker of the House

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of Van Drew's senior aides to his decision to switch parties?

They joined him in switching parties

They organized a press conference

They resigned in protest

They supported his decision

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action are the Democrats taking in response to Van Drew's party switch?

They are planning to impeach him

They are attempting to hold his congressional seat

They are ignoring the switch

They are supporting his decision