Mikie Sherrill is the front-runner for NJ governor. But she has an enthusiasm problem.

Politico ^ | 10/21/2025 02:00 PM EDT | Madison Fernandez and Daniel Han

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Some Democrats are worried in the final weeks of the election.

The interviewer asked each candidate a simple question: Would you fight for the right of New Jerseyans to pump their own gas?

Republican Jack Ciattarelli answered in one word: “no.” His opponent, Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill, took 53, invoking President Donald Trump’s tariffs without ever giving a clear yes or no.

The exchange — which she later gave a more direct answer on — spoke to a growing worry among Democrats: That Sherrill, their only hope at holding the New Jersey governorship, is playing it too safe. Her front-runner caution — careful messaging, limited risk taking — has defined a campaign that some in her own party wish were bolder.

Beyond some signature policy proposals like freezing energy rates, Sherrill has largely avoided committing to stances on hot-button issues like immigrant protections and transgender health care for minors. Even her refusal to say that she wouldn’t raise the sales tax in a debate, which she had committed to elsewhere, made it into Republican attack ads.

“I don’t see a vision. I’ve seen ‘Donald Trump is bad,’” said Greg Lalevee, business manager of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825, which backs both Democrats and Republicans and endorsed Ciattarelli after supporting Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy during both of his campaigns. “He’s telling you what he’s gonna do. I don’t see that from her.”

The New Jersey governor’s race is one of just a handful of major elections this year, and both parties are reading it as an early verdict on the political climate before the midterms. What happens in New Jersey will test how much ground Democrats have really lost since Trump’s comeback.

Many Democrats acknowledge that Sherrill has the difficult task of looking to claim a third...

[Ann Archy]

Only STUPID and EVIL people will vote fore her znd the WANNA BE KILLER, JAY JONES!

[adorno]

All democrat candidates for elected office, are borrowing from the Biden book of campaigning: only answer if you must, or don’t answer at all, and hope for the best. Kamala copied from the same Biden campaign tactics, and it cost her. Sherrill is the NJ Kamala.

[cowboyusa]

This means that NJ Dems are in utter panic. I was seeing stories like this about Harris last year

[Dartoid]

What is the deal with not being able to pump your own gas in NJ? And the Republican candidate supports keeping that.

[shelterguy]

You can’t buy a slingshot in New Jersey either. It’s a weird place.

[TokarevM57]

.....and I think the same thing about that Spamberger running
for governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia....the Democrat
party has long been known as the evil party, while the
Republican party has been known as the stupid party.....my
bet is that the Democrats will take all of these races..
I hope and pray that I am wrong, that I am just suffering
from a slight beer-induced fog......

[usafa92]

It’s illegal to pump your own gas in NJ and New Jerseyans love that we can’t. Oregon used to be the other state but Oregon now provides both options to consumers.

[spintreebob]

“without ever giving a clear yes or no.”

Obviously taking lessons from her clone in VA.

[OKSooner]

But he said he was sorry...

(I don't really need one, do I?)

[Fresh Wind]

If I had to buy gas in NJ, I would only do it as a cash transaction. I would never let a minimum wage pump jockey hold onto my card if I can’t see what’s he doing with it.

[VRW Conspirator]

The new narrative.

[ronnie raygun]

they machine is in high gear, the commies are winning in these hell holes

[SaveFerris]

[This means that NJ Dems are in utter panic. I was seeing stories like this about Kamala Harris last year]

YEP ✔️✔️✔️

TELL EVERYONE IN NEW JERSEY

NEW JERSEY - DON’T PUT CHILD-GROOMING DEMOCRAT MIKIE SHERRILL INTO OFFICE

[Of course Son of Satan CHILD-GROOMING
Barack Hussein Obama
supports Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D)]

NEW JERSEY DEMOCRAT Mikie Sherrill

Is NEW JERSEY DEMOCRAT Mikie Sherrill helping
Homosexuals to Groom CHILDREN for LGBTQ+????



Is NEW JERSEY DEMOCRAT Mikie Sherrill helping
Homosexuals to Groom CHILDREN for LGBTQ+????



Is NEW JERSEY DEMOCRAT Mikie Sherrill helping
Homosexuals to Groom CHILDREN for LGBTQ+????



Is NEW JERSEY DEMOCRAT Mikie Sherrill helping
Homosexuals to Groom CHILDREN for LGBTQ+????

[SaveFerris]

[Of course Son of Satan CHILD-GROOMING
Barack Hussein Obama
supports Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D)]



[All pictures are posted for Educational Purposes in accordance with Fair Use]

[SaveFerris]

OF COURSE Son of Satan Barack Hussein Obama supports
the LGBTQ+ CHILD-GROOMING Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D)

NEW JERSEY Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D) Mikie Sherril

LGBTQ+ Agenda / Homosexual Agenda / 🏳️‍🌈 Pride Parades 🏳️‍🌈

Mikie Sherrill (D) GROOMING CHILDREN FOR LGBTQ+

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4342919/posts?page=39#39

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4342919/posts?page=38#38

[kenmcg]

Heck, I don’t want some Ahab pumping my gas and handling the money. I ‘ve been doing it for years. Gov. Jack won’t fight for the right to pump your own gas?

[SaveFerris]

NEW JERSEY DEMOCRAT Mikie Sherrill
will FORCE K-12 CHILDREN to take
MANDATORY ===> LGBTQ+ <=== courses
WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT in SCHOOLS

https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1333602698775530&id=100063774379226

https://www.facebook.com/OCPoliceBlotter/posts/watch-mikie-sherrill-says-she-will-force-k-12-students-to-take-lgbtq-courses-wit/1333602698775530/

[SaveFerris]

And then there's DEMOCRAT NANCY PELOSI...

Do NO harm, Christians, but reject this Godless Reprobate Agenda.
(For the thread)

Demand that Democrats STOP
🛑🚦🛑🚦🛑 GROOMING Children for
the LGBTQ+ HOMOSEXUAL AGENDA

[SaveFerris]

The Lord Jesus Christ is speaking:

Matthew 18:6

Evangelical Heritage Version

6 “But, if anyone causes one of these
little ones who believe in Me to sin,
it would be better for him to have a huge
millstone hung around his neck and
to be drowned in the depths of the sea.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2018%3A6&version=EHV