Republican Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen could face an ethics investigation after he created problems on the job for a liberal activist, says CQ budget and appropriations reporter Ryan McCrimmon, who adds that the once unbeatable lawmaker and Appropriations Committee chairman suddenly has competition in 2018.

Show Notes:

• Former Navy Pilot Challenging New Jersey’s Rodney Frelinghuysen 
• Liberals Criticize Frelinghuysen’s ‘Intimidation’ of Activist
• Frelinghuysen Poised to Take the Gavel of House Appropriations 

EDITORIAL: Frelinghuysen’s time of woe https://mycj.co/2rGAEJV via @MyCentralJersey

A great opportunity to address @MorrisChamberNJ about efforts to reduce govt red tape, lower taxes, and spur economic growth & hiring! pic.twitter.com/tkwCPQ0hhn

— Rodney Frelinghuysen (@USRepRodney) May 12, 2017