The Brian Lehrer Show Countdown to the NJ Gubernatorial Election
Jun 2, 2025
Nancy Solomon, a WNYC reporter and host of the 'Ask Governor Murphy' call-in show, dives into the dynamics of the upcoming New Jersey gubernatorial primary. She discusses the strong Republican front-runner and explores the competitive nature of the Democratic candidates. Solomon highlights internal struggles within the Democratic Party over progressive issues and sheds light on disparities in educational funding. The significance of early voting and voter behavior trends round out this insightful political analysis.
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Competitive Democratic Primary
- Democratic primary in New Jersey is competitive with multiple candidates having a chance to win with low turnout.
- Voters should not be dissuaded by polls as even small numbers of votes can decide the winner.
Candidate Ideological Differences
- Raz Baraka is the most progressive Democratic candidate with consistent, authentic values.
- Mikey Sherrill is a centrist, and Steve Fulop is somewhat progressive but not popular with some progressives.
Democrats Divided on Taxes and Immigration
- Key issues dividing Democratic candidates include tax policy and immigrant trust directives.
- Progressives want more tax brackets and legal protections for immigrants beyond current directives.