Exactly.
NJ has some good diners.
NJ still has conservative areas (Ocean, Monmouth, Morris, parts of Essex, Burlington)
Sussex..
That said, the Deplorables in NJ are amongst the most rabid liberty-loving, gun-loving, abortion-hating, and "blue-collar" in their ethics folks you can find. Invite them to your barbecue and expect some of the best conversation you'll ever have (and they'll being awesome sides).