Transgender Congressman Says Republicans Are Weird and Bizarre

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Sarah McBride, the nation’s first openly transgender member of Congress, unleashed a sharp rebuke of her Republican colleagues this week, calling them “weird and bizarre” over their focus…

Convicted Ocean County GOP Chairman Backs NJEA Boss Who Tried to Kick Republican Off Ballot in Toms River Race

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore and his Toms River Republicans have officially endorsed Democrat NJEA union leader Kathy Eagan over her Republican opponent George Lobman for a…

Sherrill gives Murphy a solid B for leadership, praises fiscal moves

Newark, NJ – Failed offshore wind projects, high taxes, illegal immigration, a housing crisis, COVID-19 lockdowns, school tests falling, and now news that the state is officially in a recession, Phil Murphy…

Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill debate.

New Jersey’s Governor Race is Tied; Dead Heat, According to New Poll

TRENTON, N.J. – A new Emerson College polling partnership with PIX11 and The Hill shows New Jersey’s governor’s race locked in a 43%–43% dead heat between Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican…

Mikie Sherrill Goes Easy on NJEA’s pro-Hamas editor

TRENTON, N.J. – Two of New Jersey’s most prominent Democrats — Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Rep. Josh Gottheimer — are jointly calling for the ouster of a state teacher and union magazine…

Mikie Sherrill Flew to California as Government Shutdown Loomed to Interview with Hollywood Podcaster

Los Angeles, CA – As Washington braced for a full federal shutdown last week, Rep. Mikie Sherrill was apparently three time zones away — seated in a Los Angeles podcast studio. The…

Elderly Brick Mayoral Candidate Who Fell Asleep During School Board Meetings Not Up for Public Debate

BRICK – Mike Caldarise, of the Brick Breakdown has offered to host a Mayoral debate for Brick residents and invited both the Democratic and Republican candidates. But, Brick Republicans are trying to…

Free Healthcare for Illegal Aliens Cost New Jerseyans, and Americans $9.1 Billion in 2024, White House Says

TRENTON, NJ – The Trump administration sharply criticized President Biden’s immigration and health care policies Friday, citing new figures that show a steep rise in Medicaid spending for undocumented immigrants. White House…

Virginia native Mikie Sherrill says nobody likes ‘gross’ pork roll in New Jersey

WAYNE, N.J. – Virginia-born congresswoman Mikie Sherrill set off a political and culinary firestorm this week after jokingly dismissing one of New Jersey’s most beloved breakfast staples, calling pork roll “gross” during…

Mikie Sherrill pushes for state control of land near New Jersey train stations to boost NJ Transit revenue

MONTCLAIR, NJ – Democrat candidate for governor Mikie Sherrill says fixing New Jersey Transit will take more than fare hikes and budget patches — it will require a new financial model that captures the value of development…

With 99% Disapproval, Governor Murphy Pushes Forward With Plan to Reclassify Contract Workers in New Jersey

Trenton, NJ – Nearly 9,500 comments poured into New Jersey’s Department of Labor over a proposed rule to reclassify many independent contractors as employees, and more than 99 percent opposed the change.…

New Jersey’s Forced Affordable Housing Mandate on Small Towns at Risk With Ciattarelli, Championed by Sherrill

Cranbury, NJ – Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli declared Tuesday that New Jersey’s long-standing Mount Laurel housing doctrine has failed the state, vowing to replace it with a plan that halts suburban…

Mikie Sherrill Just Changed Her Story on Navy Cheating Scandal: I Did Take the Stolen Test, But Didn’t Know

Trenton, NJ – Rep. Mikie Sherrill is facing renewed scrutiny over her record at the U.S. Naval Academy after offering conflicting accounts of why she was barred from walking at her 1994…

Ciattarelli rallies with Jackson GOP hopeful in local fight over schools, housing, and taxes

Jackson, NJ – Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli made a campaign stop in Jackson Township this week, sitting down with council candidate Al Couceiro to outline a joint plan they say will…

GOP lawmakers demand Mikie Sherrill release Naval Academy records as cheating scandal continues

Trenton, NJ – Dozens of Republican legislators from both the New Jersey State Senate and Assembly are calling on Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill to authorize the release of records tied to her alleged…

Mikie Sherrill Supporters Flaunt 86-47 Signs – “Punch More Nazis” in Toms River

Mikie Sherrill backers flaunt ‘Punch more Nazis’ signs in Toms River Toms River, NJ – Supporters of Rep. Mikie Sherrill stirred attention in Ocean County when they hoisted bright yellow “86-47” signs…

Why are some Republicans Calling Mikie Sherrill Becky or Rebecca?

Trenton, N.J. – In the middle of New Jersey’s contentious governor’s race, Republican and conservatives on social media have latched onto a new line of mocking Democratic candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill: calling…

Mikie Sherrill’s Silence on Reported Death of New Jersey Cop Killer Speaks Voumes

Key Points Newark, NJ – The death of Joanne Chesimard, the convicted murderer of New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster and longtime fugitive in Cuba, has reignited political debate in the Garden…

Mikie’s Millions: How Mikie Sherrill Got Rich Since Joining Congress

Key Points MORRISTOWN, NJ – Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s wealth has surged in recent years, with new financial disclosures showing the Democratic lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate now reporting a net worth of more…

Ciattarelli vows to defend parental rights on LGBTQ studies while Sherrill supports forced curriculum

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s governor’s race took a sharp turn this week after a highly publicized Naval Academy cheating scandal for Mikie Sherrill, but Jack Ciattarelli isn’t letting that news distract…

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