Trump-backed New Jersey governor candidate Jack Ciattarelli has just scored a stunning wave of endorsements, nearly a dozen major Democrat officials are now publicly backing his campaign.
Among those endorsing Ciattarelli, according to Shore News Network, are
- North Bergen Mayor and former State Senator Nick Sacco
- Dover Mayor Jim Dodd
- Garfield Mayor Everett E. Garnto Jr.
- Branchville Mayor Anthony Frank
- Branchville Councilman Jeffrey Lewis
- North Bergen Commissioner Allen Pascual
- Hudson County Commissioner Director Anthony Vainieri Jr.
- West New York Commissioner Marcos Arroyo
- Former Assemblyman Jamel Holley
- Former Newark Councilman Oscar James
- Former West New York Mayor and Assemblyman Sal Vega
- Former West New York Commissioner Alberto Rodriguez
For Ciattarelli, this isn’t just an endorsement list, it’s a political earthquake in blue-state New Jersey.
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HOLY CRAP! Trump-backed New Jersey governor candidate Jack Ciattarelli has now gained the endorsement of nearly a DOZEN prominent state Democrats.
This is HUGE. In-person voting begins tomorrow!
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Appearing on Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream, Ciattarelli dismissed establishment polling that shows him trailing Democrat Mikie Sherrill, calling the data “not accurate.”
“Not to be disagreeable, but our polls have it much closer,” Ciattarelli said. “It’s the reason why you’ve seen my opponent get so desperate with her attacks and blatant lies — one of which is going to land her in court.”
He noted that his last bid for governor in 2021 came down to razor-thin margins — and this time, he feels the tide turning.
“I only have 2021 to compare this to. You remember how close that was? I really thought we were going to win that race. This one is very different. The energy across this state is electric,” Ciattarelli continued.
This week, President Donald Trump called on Republicans across Virginia and New Jersey to deliver a red wave at the ballot box, throwing his full support behind conservative candidates Winsome Sears for Virginia Governor, and Jack Ciattarelli for New Jersey Governor.