Can Kim Guadagno win over New Jersey Trump Supporters?

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January 23, 2019

Kim Guadagno is about to launch her campaign to be the next governor of New Jersey, hoping to succeed her boss, Chris Christie, but can she win over die-hard Trump fans in sections of the state where President-elect won major victories, such as red-county, Ocean County?

She will need those supporters in June, but hosting a campaign launch at the business of a notable Trump critic probably isn’t the way to begin winning over the hearts and minds of a base that may have already abandoned her.

SaveJersey reports:

Host for Guadagno’s campaign launch is a noted Trump critic

Kim Guadagno (R-Monmouth) made no apology for saying “no” to Donald Trump back during the 2016 general election. She told NJ Advance Media back in October that she ” can’t support Hillary Clinton, and I won’t vote for Donald Trump.” The Republican Lieutenant Governor has a kindred spirit in her supporter Leo Cervantes, the owner of…

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