Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli is gaining momentum in the New Jersey governor’s race, as he reported during a recent appearance on FOX News. Ciattarelli discussed the growing enthusiasm he is witnessing across the state and highlighted recent endorsements, including some from Democratic officials.
“There is a shift on the ground, guys, and I have to tell you, your poll is an outlier. There’s a number of polls that have this as a dead heat,” Ciattarelli said. “Republicans traditionally under poll New Jersey. There’s energy everywhere I go. And last night we picked up another very significant endorsement from another Democratic mayor.”
He continued, “There isn’t a single Republican that has endorsed my opponent whose entire campaign is based on a stack of lies, her disdain for Donald Trump, and that she can fly a helicopter. None of that is going to fix New Jersey.”
One notable endorsement came from North Bergen mayor and former State Senator Nicholas Sacco, a Democrat. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Sacco said: “This evening, I am proud to stand alongside Jack Ciattarelli at our annual Mayor’s Ball to formally endorse his candidacy. North Bergen has faced significant challenges in recent years, losing critical state funding and aid despite our ongoing appeals for support. Jack has been consistently responsive and pledged to stand with North Bergen and ensure that our community—and others like it across New Jersey—receive the resources and attention they deserve. I have full confidence in his leadership and his commitment to doing what’s right for our residents and for the future of our state. The welfare and well being of our North Bergen residents are more important than party lines.”
Conservative activist Scott Presler is also campaigning in New Jersey to encourage voter turnout ahead of the November 4th election.
The developments come after eight years under Democratic Governor Phil Murphy, with some observers suggesting voters may be seeking change.
