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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…

First Poll Of 2021 Shows Gov. Phil Murphy In Strong Position for Re-Election

The first poll of the election year shows New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is in a strong position for his re-election campaign. The Stockton University Poll released this week said nearly 6 in 10 New Jerseyans approve of the job Gov. Murphy is doing, reflecting the confidence New Jerseyans have in Gov. Murphy’s strong, no-nonsense leadership.…

Every State, Every Vote: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Expands Voting Rights As GOP Govs Restrict Them

“While New Jersey is doing one thing, Georgia is doing the exact opposite.” Within days of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp significantly rolling back voting rights, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is doing the opposite. Today, Gov. Murphy signed into law an expansion of voting rights, including increasing access to ballot drop boxes and extending early…

As New Jersey Stands to Benefit From ARP, Jack Ciattarelli Stays Silent

Today, Dr. Jill Biden is making a visit to New Jersey to celebrate the impact of the American Rescue Plan. As New Jerseyans stand to benefit from the ARP, GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has refused to support the relief plan. Ciattarelli’s fellow Republicans in New Jersey all voted against stimulus checks for New Jerseyans,…

ICYMI: Star-Ledger Editorial Board Condemns Trump “Acolyte” Jack Ciattarelli For Embracing GOP Assault on Voting Rights

“The fact that this acolyte could be our next governor cannot be dismissed casually.” This morning, the Star-Ledger editorial board went after GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli for his embrace of national Republicans’ attack on voting rights. So far, thirty-three states have introduced 165 bills to roll back voting access, New Jersey included – Republicans in the state…

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