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DGA Statement on New Jersey GOP Primary

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement on Jack Ciattarelli’s nomination in New Jersey: “After a bruising primary full of infighting and Trump-loyalty tests, Jack Ciattarelli has managed to crawl into the general election. Ciattarelli spent the primary running scared in an attempt to win over the far-right and now…

DGA Statement on Gov. Phil Murphy Securing the Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination in New Jersey

Today, DGA Chair New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement on Governor Phil Murphy securing the New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial nomination: “Congratulations to Gov. Murphy on securing the Democratic nomination for governor in New Jersey. In his first term, Gov. Murphy expanded access to affordable health care, combatted climate change, and put…

ICYMI: New Poll Shows Tight Race In NJ GOP Primary

Trump Holds Tight Grip on GOP Primary Voters A new PPP poll commissioned by the DGA shows a tight race in the New Jersey GOP primary. Jack Ciattarelli holds a narrow six-point lead over Hirsh Singh in what has turned into a messy name-calling brawl. Full toplines of the poll can be viewed here. The…

In Nasty GOP Debate, Ciattarelli and Singh Scramble to Prove Allegiance to Donald “The Republican Standard Bearer” Trump

Amid the self-proclaimed “Civil War” that is the New Jersey GOP primary, Jack Ciattarelli and Hirsh Singh have finally found something to agree on. Despite endless bickering and crosstalk in last night’s debate, both Republicans boasted their support for failed former President Donald Trump. Keyboard warriors Ciattarelli and Singh have desperately fought to out-Trump each…

Jack Ciattarelli Is Running Scared As New Jersey Republican Primary Implodes

In as many days, Jack Ciattarelli is out with his second desperate attack ad going after GOP primary opponent Hirsh Singh. The new tv ad calls out Trump-supporter Hirsh Singh for his ties to Democratic donors and support of President Obama. The new ad is a sure sign that Ciattarelli, who had hoped to easily…

Infighting Reaches a Boiling Point in New Jersey Republican Primary as Candidates Desperately Try to Out-Trump Each Other

GOP candidates in the New Jersey governor’s race continue to devote their energy to attacking each other in a vicious battle for Donald Trump’s far-right base. In a new digital ad released today, Jack Ciattarelli labels his opponent and Trump-loyalist Hirsh Singh an “Obama Apologist” over a decade-old Facebook post made by Singh. Ciattarelli, who headlined a “Stop…

New Poll Shows Gov. Phil Murphy With Strong Approval Ratings

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy continues to receive high marks from New Jersey voters, a new Monmouth University poll finds. Fifty-seven percent of New Jersey residents approve of the job Gov. Murphy is doing as governor. This is the second poll in as many months that puts the governor’s job approval rating well above fifty percent. The governor’s approval ratings remain strong across…

Chaos Escalates in New Jersey Republican Primary Civil War

The disorder and disarray in the crowded New Jersey Republican primary is ramping up and it is getting nasty. Just this week, Trump-wannabee gubernatorial candidate Hirsh Singh penned a column declaring a “Civil War” against fellow candidate Jack Ciattarelli and his own party. Meanwhile, negative attack mailers are being sent out against Singh and Phil…

VIDEO: “Back with Jack”: Jack Ciattarelli Wants to Drag New Jersey Back to the Christie Era

The DGA released a video today highlighting how Jack Ciattarelli wants to bring New Jersey back to the Christie administration. As a longtime state legislator, Ciattarelli was a huge supporter of the Christie administration, helping Christie attack teachers, public servants, and women’s reproductive health care. He also helped Christie drag New Jersey’s credit rating down…

Thou Shalt Not Pay Taxes: Pro-Trump NJ Gov Candidate Thwarts Property Tax Laws By Living In A Church-Funded Million Dollar Mansion

Today, Politico reported pro-Trump gubernatorial candidate Phil Rizzo has avoided paying property taxes on his million-dollar mansion for years. In 2017, Rizzo sold his extravagant house to his church for $1.65 million, and then continued to live there with his family, rent and tax free. Like any good Trump disciple, Rizzo is following the Trump…

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