The Brian Lehrer Show Brian Lehrer Weekend: New Jersey Results; Gay Restaurants; Mapping the Stars
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Jun 14, 2025 Join Nancy Solomon, a WNYC reporter covering New Jersey politics, as she dives into the recent gubernatorial primary outcomes and their implications. Eric Piepenberg, a journalist and author, shares fascinating insights on the vital role of gay restaurants as cultural sanctuaries for the LGBTQ community. Finally, Jackie Faraday, an astrophysicist, takes us on a journey through the Milky Way, discussing the Gaia mission's fascinating discoveries about our galaxy's motion and its future implications for Earth.
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Split Progressive Vote Supports Sherrill
- New Jersey's Democratic primary split progressive votes between two candidates, benefiting Mikey Sherrill.
- Her broad appeal helped her win with only about a third of the vote.
Primary Win Shows Party Unity Needs
- Mikey Sherrill's victory came with only a third of the vote due to no ranked choice voting.
- She faces the challenge of uniting the party's diverse coalition ahead of the general election.
Sherrill's Big Tent Approach
- Mikey Sherrill's big tent identity appeals to moderate voters and some progressives.
- She balances appealing to a broad electorate while facing criticism from the left.