New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is expressing his full support for the Democratic ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, as the 2024 election season approaches. Speaking in a recent interview, Murphy voiced his excitement about leading the New Jersey delegation and his confidence that Harris and Walz will win the state, while also acknowledging that the campaign won’t take any votes for granted.
“New Jersey is a blue state, but that doesn’t mean they’ll mail it in,” Murphy said. “They’ll have an infrastructure in place, and I’ll be out there, among others, working hard on their behalf.”
He added that the Harris-Walz ticket will align with the values that many New Jersey voters care deeply about, which he believes will also help in down-ballot races. Murphy specifically pointed to New Jersey’s seventh congressional district, a closely contested seat, as an area where the strength of the Democratic ticket could influence the outcome.
Murphy also shared his thoughts on Governor Walz, whom he knows well through their work with the Democratic Governors Association, an organization Murphy has chaired twice. He praised Walz for his ability to manage Minnesota’s diverse political landscape, balancing progressive policies with business interests and rural concerns.
“He’s got the lowest unemployment rate in America,” Murphy noted, highlighting Walz’s success in both urban and rural areas, especially following the challenges of the George Floyd tragedy.
The two governors share a bond outside of politics as well—both are avid Bruce Springsteen fans. When asked which Springsteen song best represents their shared taste, Murphy immediately chose “Thunder Road,” calling it one of the greatest rock anthems of all time. While unsure of Walz’s specific favorite, Murphy joked, “I’m virtually certain if Tim were on this call, he would second that motion.”
With Murphy set to play a key role in the upcoming election, his support for the Harris-Walz ticket reflects the broader enthusiasm among Democratic leaders for the campaign ahead.