The Brian Lehrer Show Election Day Exit Polls in New Jersey
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Nov 4, 2025 Nancy Solomon, a veteran journalist and host of the Ask Governor Murphy call-in show, teams up with WNYC producer Veronica Del Valle to dive into the New Jersey gubernatorial race. They explore the impact of national figures like Obama and Trump and their campaigning strategies. Voter dynamics in Newark and Jersey City reveal crucial local trends. Solomon discusses progressive movements and potential implications of a Mamdani win. Del Valle shares on-the-ground insights from voters grappling with local issues like SNAP cuts and sexism in candidate perceptions.
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Presidential Stumping Nationalizes State Race
- Presidential appearances nationalized New Jersey's governor race and energized party bases.
- Obama and Trump aimed primarily at mobilizing their partisan supporters rather than swaying independents.
Why Trump Stayed Off The New Jersey Trail
- Trump's absence in-person may reflect low favorability and protest risks in New Jersey.
- Campaigns weigh optics and local sentiment when deciding whether to send high-profile surrogates.
Timing Matters For Surrogate Appearances
- Obama’s late appearance still produced shareable social media moments for Sherrill.
- Timing of surrogates can affect ad strategy and campaign messaging reach.