Says she must trust decision-makers on the war while feeling its costs
Rosemary PinoRepublican nominee for U.S. House, New Jersey's 9th district; Clifton city councilwoman
In an NJ Spotlight News voter guide survey, Rosie Pino said her view on the war in Iran is based on the same information the public has, that without a security clearance she has to trust that the people responsible are making the best decisions for the security of the nation, and that she feels its effects in higher gas prices and food costs.
“My view on the war in Iran is based on the same information you have. Obviously, I do not yet have my security clearance. I have to trust that the people responsible are making the best decisions for the security of our nation. I do feel the effects of it like everyone else does though. Higher gas prices and food costs.”
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Do they support the war in Iran?
An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 congressional candidates stand on continued U.S. military operations against Iran, based on their votes, campaign statements, and public remarks.
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NJ Spotlight News NJ Decides 2026 voter guide for the 9th district, including Rosie Pino's written survey response. The guide page is undated; the publication date given is the date it was accessed.
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Pino's response was published in NJ Spotlight News' NJ Decides 2026 guide, accessed September 24, 2026; the response date was not given.
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Pino challenges Democratic Rep. Nellie Pou in November.
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Pino neither endorsed nor opposed the war, deferring to current decision-makers while noting its costs, a conditional position.
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The Dispute Index. "Says she must trust decision-makers on the war while feeling its costs". First published: 2026-09-24. Last updated: 2026-09-24. https://disputeindex.com/events/2351-in-an-nj-spotlight-news-voter-guide-survey