The Megyn Kelly Show NJ Gov Race Neck-and-Neck, US Nuclear Testing Resumes, Trump Meets Xi Jinping: AM Update 10/31
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Oct 31, 2025 
David Wildstein, Editor at the New Jersey Globe, dives into the tight-knit gubernatorial race between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill, highlighting the fluctuating polls. He discusses the impact of early voting trends and cultural controversies on voter sentiment. Wildstein also weighs in on President Trump's surprising announcement to resume nuclear testing as a response to Russia, paired with insights on his meeting with Xi Jinping and upcoming trade negotiations. The episode wraps with a debate on making Daylight Saving Time permanent.
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Garden State Race Is Too Close To Call
- New Jersey's governor race is highly competitive with polls showing a statistical tie and wide variation across surveys.
- David Wildstein believes polling gives a noisy picture and the race likely comes down to turnout and late shifts.
Early Voting Patterns Are Shifting
- Republicans are increasingly voting early and returning mail ballots at near-Democratic rates.
- Wildstein says Democrats still hold a mail-ballot advantage but the gap is shrinking, changing turnout dynamics.
Environment Policies Are Voter Flashpoints
- Environmental policies like the plastic bag ban and offshore wind have become potent local issues.
- Wildstein argues energy costs and taxes matter more to voters than single policies like bag bans.