U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-11), the Democratic nominee for governor of New Jersey, said the youth vote will be key in deciding the governor’s race at an event with over 200 people at Surf City hosted by the Hudson County Young Democrats.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“I know everyone’s tired of hearing ‘this is the most important elections of our lifetimes,’ but it’s true, because Republicans continue to put up candidates that are more chaotic and divisive than the last,” stated HCYD President Matt Hayden.
He further stated that Sherrill has proven to be a dedicated public servant, whether it be as a U.S. Navy pilot or serving in the House of Representatives, making her a good fit to be governor of the Garden State.
“It’s concerning to me that the Republican party can come in here into New Jersey and have their rule of law, which is the [President Donald] Trump rule of law: We cannot afford [to] have that to happen,” added Hudson County Democratic Organization (HCDO) Chair Craig Guy, who is also the county executive.
“What Matt Hayden said, you know you hear so many times that this election is the dire straights: Well folks, think about New Jersey. Think about what can happen over the next four, eight years if we don’t elect Mikie Sherrill and we elect, or the state elects a Republican for governor. Just think of your everyday checkbook that will be impacted.”
Guy acknowledged that the issues in the race aren’t complicated, revolving around affordability, transportation, and having a reliable check against the Trump administration.
Sherrill is taking on former state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, who is now the three-time Republican nominee for governor in New Jersey, in the November 4th general election.
The most recent poll conducted for InsiderNJ about two weeks ago has Sherrill leading by six points, which would indicate a competitive race ahead in the fall.
“Right now, what we see is an attack on the opportunity that this country has always offered to people. So instead of a country, no matter who you are, or where you’re from, a country where it’s gonna be just set up for the very, very wealthy and who you know and how much money you can give to Donald Trump’s campaign,” the congresswoman said.
“And that’s not acceptable. That has never been acceptable in this state and that’s why we’re carving a different path forward in New Jersey. For each and every one of you. But in order to do it, we’re gonna need you at the table. We need to hear your voices. We need to hear your thoughts. We need your innovation, we need your drive, we need your vision, because I can’t do it without you.”
A smorgasbord of local Democratic officials attended the Jersey City event, including U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez (D-8), state Senators Angela McKnight (D-31) and Raj Mukherji (D-32), Assembly members Will Sampson, Barbara McCann Stamato (both D-31) and Gabriel Rodriguez (D-33), Hoboken council members Tiffanie Fisher, Mike Russo, Joe Quintero, and Emily Jabbour, Hudson County Commissioners Bill O’Dea (D-2), Jerry Walker (D-3), and Anthony Romano (D-5), Jersey City Councilmen James Solomon and Frank Gilmore, Democratic Assembly nominees Katie Brennan (D-32) and Larry Wainstein (D-33), Jersey City Board of Education President Noemi Velazquez, and Jersey City BOE VP Christopher Tisdale, among many others.
Look at these old school hacks
Time for real progressive Democrats
Not the Menendez corruption cult
Had a blast!
HYCD, you had a blast? Really?
Your life must be sad if you think watered down drinks at Surf City with fat old white men and listening to an insider who support frauds like Corey Booker are a Blast, you must be living in a Convent.
Booker the Gaza Bomber Funder and NJ Dems are the worst
A collection of hacks all looking to become the next $7,000,000 government insider trader like Mikie.
She voted for every damaging Biden bill and sat silent applauding the border sabotage flooding the nation with millions: criminals, terrorists, and spies.
Every.Single.Day
Congresswoman Sherrill understands she needs a strong youth vote to win and govern. But its becoming embarrassingly obvious she has no clue how to get it.
is she serious about getting the youth vote she needs looking for a living across the river for a clue.
Listen Don’t lecture
Have a laser focus on affordability
Don’t be afraid to text the rich
As the senator from Vermont said:
It’s no surprise the working class abandoned Democratic party, the Democratic party abandoned the working class decades ago
She’s not getting the youth vote if she keeps voting with Booker Menendez and the other pro war Democrats to keep murdering children and civilians in Gaza.
And without the youth vote this election is far too close for comfort.
The Average age on that stage is like 55…
Did you see Fisher’s team? Looks like the Westport Yacht and Beach club admission committee.
#CeasefireNow
Oh look lil Matty Hayden, “Uncle” Joe Hayden helping a family member.
Step 1. Plant him in Hoboken in a Joe Barry Building
Step 2. Introduce him to Bhalla Administration
Step 3. Put him on Zoning board
Step 4. Sit Back Relax and Watch the Nepo Baby transition into the next Bob Menendez Jr Or Peter Cammarano or Baby Russo
Even sadder is how Russo 2.0 and Emily Bhalla are begging for Craig Guy’s affection.
Tiffany, Russo and Jabbour bring us these old Gaza Bombing Dems