Posted on 10/11/2023 4:20:32 AM PDT by cotton1706
New Jersey Republicans are practically giddy at a prospect that had been virtually unthinkable until now: Could they retake control of one or both houses of the state Legislature?
It’s a longshot scenario in a state where Democrats have a nearly one million voter registration advantage and have controlled the Statehouse for two decades.
But, buoyed by Republicans’ surprising gains in the 2021 election — and the sudden fallout of Sen. Bob Menendez's indictment — GOP leaders see a narrow path to scoring key upsets that could put them on top in Trenton.
“It feels really different. We haven’t seen this type of favorable Republican environment in, I would say, 20 years,” said state Senate Minority Leader Anthony Bucco.
The GOP winning either or both chambers would have significant implications for Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in the last two years of his term. But any gains by Republicans could spell trouble for President Joe Biden and the national Democratic Party — offering a dire warning about the tough environment they’ll face in 2024.
It isn't just New Jersey Republicans who see a possible shift in power. Murphy and Democratic leaders have openly worried of losing legislative control if the party's base does not turn out in force in November.
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Murphy and Democratic leaders have openly worried of losing legislative control if the party’s base does not turn out in force in November.
Not to worry. Plenty of ballots will show up.
They’re not really worried one little bit.
No problem, another war and the Dems will bounce right back.
“New Jersey Democrats are worried and Republicans are giddy closing in on elections”
Giddy didn’t mean anything in special elections and 2022. Still waiting for that red wave.
I have another description for them 'bewildered "Wha hoppened?" losers'...
I think you two have nailed it.
I don’t know how you come back from complete Dem control over the election system for a couple decades.
The Dems don’t need to be worried! They’ll find enough votes in a car trunk in Camden at 4 am to win.
My thoughts exactly...
The steal is real.
They need a statewide Contract this November. If successful just think what the following 12 months will be like. We already know but this will put gas on the fire. Even if partially successful think of the bragging and taunting ahead.
NJ’s election history indicates the only chance New Jersey would go red is for other democRATs to realize their party really hates America and is working hard to destroy it, causing them to grow a conscience and do what Jeff Van Drew did—switch parties.
The fix is in. New Jersey is a lost cause.
I'd say not likely, i.e., never underestimate the power of stupidity.
It’s New Jersey. Dream on!
Riiiight...ask TexasGurl24 how that went in 2022.
Red Wave! Red Wave! Red Wave!
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