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Colombo, M. (2026, October 30). Battleground Republican declares he is 'stronger than ever' as he addresses scrutiny over missed votes. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/media/battleground-republican-declares-stronger-than-ever-addresses-scrutiny-missed-votes
Colombo, Madison. “Battleground Republican declares he is 'stronger than ever' as he addresses scrutiny over missed votes.” Fox News, 30 Oct. 2026, https://www.foxnews.com/media/battleground-republican-declares-stronger-than-ever-addresses-scrutiny-missed-votes.
Colombo, Madison. “Battleground Republican declares he is 'stronger than ever' as he addresses scrutiny over missed votes.” Fox News, October 30, 2026. https://www.foxnews.com/media/battleground-republican-declares-stronger-than-ever-addresses-scrutiny-missed-votes.
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Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., is running for re-election in New Jersey's competitive 7th District despite missing over 100 votes due to hospitalization for depression since early March. On "The Fox News Rundown" podcast, Kean stated he is "stronger than ever," addressing questions about his absence and emphasizing the need to reduce mental health stigma. His prolonged absence has drawn calls from lawmakers in both parties for greater transparency and has been a key issue for Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot.