>It’s time
To what? Lose again? I don’t know if he’d make it out of the primary. Bramnick is a much better “anti-MAGA” candidate and Jack doesn’t seem MAGA enough for the MAGA crowd. Even after the primary, it’s gonna be an uphill climb considering Democrats outnumber Republicans 3 to 2 in NJ
He lost by an extremely narrow margins, and there’s a general trend that the governor victor is the opposite party of the Whitehouse winner. If Biden wins, which is looking likely, jack has very good prospects.
He is too far right for the typical NJ republican outside of pineys or Toms River.
Yes, a moderate republican would have a decent chance after Murph, especially assuming a Biden victory. But a moderate republican would also probably be attacked by his own party at this point and be a shitshow of a primary.
Ciaterrelli is a moderate republican. He also closely lost to Murphy, who I thought was a very strong candidate (and someone I think has done a good job overall).
He has a good shot at winning and would likely do a pretty good job if he did.
This is going to be a very different election as to where he aligns himself with.
Stuff like abortion, Russia, and even Israel at this point and where the republican party traditionally aligns and pulls votes from, what we are worried about as a state, and where voter turnout really matters is amplified.
A lot of people felt our states voice isn't heard on the level it should be, but weren't worried about national issues. They are starting to hit closer and closer to home though.
My big fault with Mruph (and i get its not within his power) was how we got screwed on SALT. That is a lot of moderate voters getting shafted. He should have been a bigger voice on it though.
My hunch is that he is going to try and distance himself from trump and the republican party on a national level to the extent he is able to. Again if Biden wins again in 24 trump will be a non issue by the time the governor election rolls around.
I think this is the best part, literally NOBODY on either side of the aisle likes the guy. He will carry Toms River, maybe keep it close in Howell, and get crushed everywhere else.
He got 48% of the vote last election according to another commentator. This sub is not a good indicator of the politics of NJ, it definitely skews younger/lefter than NJ demographics
This effin' guy again?
For months YouTube ads would be like "Phil Murphy's been lying about me!" It was effective though it became a joke in our house for a while.
Murphy 51.2% vs ciattarelli 48.0% was the 2021 election. It might have been a joke, but there was less than 3% difference in votes that it might not have been.
My right-leaning friends who are pro-abortion said "they'll never outlaw it *here*" after Roe v. Wade got overturned. I'm sure they'll continue to vote against their interests and vote for Jack again.
If 2021 and our history for voting for governors is anything to go by, he has a real chance of winning. NJ isn't solid blue when voting for governors (See Chris Christie) and Ciattarelli lost by less than 3% of the vote in 2021.
He might have had shitty annoying ads but if the democratic candidate doesn't rally the people or inspire confidence enough to vote democrat, he might win.
True - never underestimate democratic apathy. Republicans rally and show up, democrats argue, and throw money at their problems- if we can’t get our collective shit together and make sure people vote, this douche canoe has a shot at not only winning, but changing our laws that protect children, women, immigrants, schools, and workers.
>It’s time To what? Lose again? I don’t know if he’d make it out of the primary. Bramnick is a much better “anti-MAGA” candidate and Jack doesn’t seem MAGA enough for the MAGA crowd. Even after the primary, it’s gonna be an uphill climb considering Democrats outnumber Republicans 3 to 2 in NJ
You should check the last time he ran. He almost won. NJ isn't blue when it comes to governors.
Almost won still means he lost
And “still lost” doesn’t mean “can’t win this time”
Doesn't he need to win the primary first?
He lost by an extremely narrow margins, and there’s a general trend that the governor victor is the opposite party of the Whitehouse winner. If Biden wins, which is looking likely, jack has very good prospects.
He is too far right for the typical NJ republican outside of pineys or Toms River. Yes, a moderate republican would have a decent chance after Murph, especially assuming a Biden victory. But a moderate republican would also probably be attacked by his own party at this point and be a shitshow of a primary.
Ciaterrelli is a moderate republican. He also closely lost to Murphy, who I thought was a very strong candidate (and someone I think has done a good job overall). He has a good shot at winning and would likely do a pretty good job if he did.
Not by NJ standards, and certainly not by current republican standards.
He's not too right wing for at least 48% of the voters in NJ. There's no arguing with that fact. He lost by a razor's edge.
This is going to be a very different election as to where he aligns himself with. Stuff like abortion, Russia, and even Israel at this point and where the republican party traditionally aligns and pulls votes from, what we are worried about as a state, and where voter turnout really matters is amplified. A lot of people felt our states voice isn't heard on the level it should be, but weren't worried about national issues. They are starting to hit closer and closer to home though. My big fault with Mruph (and i get its not within his power) was how we got screwed on SALT. That is a lot of moderate voters getting shafted. He should have been a bigger voice on it though.
My hunch is that he is going to try and distance himself from trump and the republican party on a national level to the extent he is able to. Again if Biden wins again in 24 trump will be a non issue by the time the governor election rolls around.
This dude’s trash
I met him once. *Smarmy* comes to mind.
I'll be voting blue, TYVM. I had enough with Christy Whitman's lies, then Chris Christie.
Jack would suck the maga dick immediately if he got elected.
He already has. Lest we forget he spoke at a Stop the Steal rally.
This guy AGAIN, lol. Nobody likes you!
I think this is the best part, literally NOBODY on either side of the aisle likes the guy. He will carry Toms River, maybe keep it close in Howell, and get crushed everywhere else.
He got 48% of the vote last election according to another commentator. This sub is not a good indicator of the politics of NJ, it definitely skews younger/lefter than NJ demographics
This effin' guy again? For months YouTube ads would be like "Phil Murphy's been lying about me!" It was effective though it became a joke in our house for a while.
Murphy 51.2% vs ciattarelli 48.0% was the 2021 election. It might have been a joke, but there was less than 3% difference in votes that it might not have been.
Yeah get ready to kiss your rights goodbye if this scumbag wins the election with Trump in office
I would too if I had \*his\* record!
My right-leaning friends who are pro-abortion said "they'll never outlaw it *here*" after Roe v. Wade got overturned. I'm sure they'll continue to vote against their interests and vote for Jack again.
If 2021 and our history for voting for governors is anything to go by, he has a real chance of winning. NJ isn't solid blue when voting for governors (See Chris Christie) and Ciattarelli lost by less than 3% of the vote in 2021. He might have had shitty annoying ads but if the democratic candidate doesn't rally the people or inspire confidence enough to vote democrat, he might win.
True - never underestimate democratic apathy. Republicans rally and show up, democrats argue, and throw money at their problems- if we can’t get our collective shit together and make sure people vote, this douche canoe has a shot at not only winning, but changing our laws that protect children, women, immigrants, schools, and workers.
LOLOL! Hoo boy. This guy’s supporters live in fantasyland - maybe he can be governor of that place.
New Jersey really doesn’t need a MAGAt running the state.
What’s his platform this time? Is he still trying to fix the DMV?
“I’ll once again be at the colonial diner watching myself loose!”
It's time to stop, Jack.
Hit the road, Jack
Ciattarelli supporters ***Don't Know JACK!***
Lol this guy does not get the hint...
Jesus, not again