NEW: Murphy Appoints Former Aide to Finish Menendez Term in Senate

Murphy is supposedly expected to formally offer the position to Helmy on Thursday and announce the decision Friday, the Globe reported. Helmy, 44, served as Murphy’s chief of staff for almost five years, becoming among the most powerful non-elected officials in the state’s politics, the outlet reported. ...

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Helmy reportedly emerged as the Senate seat’s front-runner after First Lady Tammy Murphy declined the opportunity following her dropping out of the running prior to the Democratic primary.

Ed Morrissey

This is a strange choice. Why not appoint Andy Kim instead? He's almost certain to win the Senate race in November, and this would give Kim at least a small boost in seniority over other incoming Senate freshmen in 2025. At least he didn't appoint his wife, though. 

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