The Brian Lehrer Show Mikie Sherrill Takes a Victory Lap
Nov 5, 2025
Mikie Sherrill, the newly elected governor of New Jersey and a retired naval officer, celebrates her election victory and shares her vision for the state. She discusses how issues of affordability helped her connect with a diverse voter base, including Latino and Muslim communities. Sherrill emphasizes her commitment to public transit, including the crucial Gateway Tunnel project, and outlines plans to negotiate with utility companies amid rising prices. She also reflects on how her approach contrasts with her opponent's ties to Trump, asserting that real change is driven by addressing the needs of the people.
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Affordability Energized Diverse Voters
- Mikie Sherrill says affordability—housing, healthcare, and utilities—drove her win across diverse communities.
- Her message combined immediate action with willingness to confront federal policies that raise local costs.
Ground Campaign In Passaic County
- Sherrill describes engaging directly with Passaic County's Latino and Muslim communities through events and roundtables.
- She credits listening and addressing permitting and red tape for winning their support.
Use Bold Declarations To Force Action
- Declare priorities clearly to force stakeholders to negotiate and act, as Sherrill did with a utility state of emergency.
- Use administrative attention and funding to bring utilities and workers to the table for cost-lowering fixes.