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And Then There Were Two: Doug Steinhardt Exits NJ Gov Race, Two Trump Loyalists Still Vying It Out For GOP Nomination

Former NJ GOP Chairman Doug Steinhardt announced today that he is exiting the New Jersey governor’s race – but that still leaves two Republican candidates who have fully embraced Donald Trump’s divisive agenda. Both Hirsh Singh and Jack Ciattarelli are Trump loyalists who have supported Trump and his disastrous policies. Just this past year, Ciattarelli:…

NJ GOP Candidate Jack Ciattarelli Makes “Both Sides” Comparison on Capitol Attack

Both GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Stop Short of Condemning Trump In responding to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol this week, GOP candidate for governor Jack Ciattarelli echoed President Trump’s comments after Charlottesville, saying leaders from “both parties” share responsibility for the attack and “no one is innocent here.” This false equivalency is nonsense, and Ciattarelli…

Sparks Fly In NJ GOP Primary: Steinhardt Slams Ciattarelli On Guns and Lobbyists, Ciattarelli Hits Back

The New Jersey GOP gubernatorial primary is off to a heated start. The candidates are wasting no time going negative, all but ensuring a lengthy, chaotic fight for the nomination. Over the holidays, former NJ GOP Chairman Doug Steinhardt let loose on his opponent, taking shots at Jack Ciattarelli’s close ties to lobbyists and his…

Gov. Phil Murphy Announces Massive Fourth Quarter, Maxing Out Primary Fundraising

Gov. Phil Murphy’s campaign announced today that it has raised a total of more than $3.5 million, maxing out its fundraising effort for the 2021 gubernatorial primary and surpassing its fundraising goals. The impressive fundraising haul reflects the confidence New Jerseyans have in Gov. Murphy’s strong, no-nonsense leadership. Despite unprecedented challenges during the COVID crisis,…

Mitch McConnell Has Already Congratulated Biden on Presidential Win, But New Jersey GOP Candidates Still Refuse to Acknowledge Election Results

It’s now been 41 days since the presidential election was called for Joe Biden, nine days since all 50 states officially certified their election results, and three days since the Electoral College voted to make Biden’s win official. Top GOP officials, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, have finally congratulated Biden on his victory. But…

New Jersey Republican Primary Already Becoming a Loyalty Contest to See Who Can Earn the Support of Failed President Donald Trump

Last week, New Jersey Republican Party Chairman Doug Steinhardt entered the race for New Jersey governor, putting his support for Donald Trump at the forefront of his campaign. It’s clear Steinhardt’s strategy is to prove his loyalty to Trump above all else – he’s even hired Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien as a top strategist.…

34 Days Since the Presidential Election Was Called, New Jersey GOP Candidates Still Putting Party Loyalty Over Protecting Democracy

Over a month has passed since the Associated Press and other national news outlets called the presidential election for Joe Biden, but New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli still refuses to acknowledge President-elect Biden’s win. Ciattarelli even went so far as to headline a “Stop the Steal” rally that made its way to Gov. Phil…

Democratic Governors Select Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham As Next DGA Chair

Gov. Roy Cooper Selected As Vice Chair and Chair-Elect for 2021, Chair in 2022 Gov. Phil Murphy Will Serve as DGA Finance Chair America’s Democratic governors voted today to elect New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to serve as the new Chair of the Democratic Governors Association for 2021. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will…

Dem Govs Get It Done: While Republicans Stall on COVID-19 Stimulus At Federal Level, Democratic Governors Usher In Relief

The Trump administration and Senate Republicans have blocked the HEROES Act and stalled on other forms of COVID-19 relief – leaving American families and businesses in both red and blue states suffering the devastating impacts of the pandemic. In the absence of assistance from the federal government, Democratic governors across the country have once again…

Democratic Governors Respond to President Trump Ending Stimulus Negotiations Over State Aid

Today, President Trump announced he would instruct his aides to stop negotiations with Congressional Democrats over the next stimulus package because “Nancy Pelosi is asking for $2.4 Trillion Dollars to bailout poorly run, high crime, Democrat States, money that is in no way related to COVID-19.” Maine Gov. Janet Mills, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Nevada…

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