Kellyanne Conway on NJ Governor's Race, Trump's Influence, and NYC Politics

New Jersey Gubernatorial Race

• 🎯 Jack Ciatterelli is presented as a strong Republican candidate for New Jersey governor, described as sharper, funnier, and more strategic, much like Donald Trump.
• ⚠️ Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill is criticized as "New Jersey's Kamala Harris," with accusations of a radical record, enriching herself through defense stock trading, and skipping 50% of her votes.
• 💰 Sherrill's net worth is highlighted as having tripled on a congressional salary, drawing comparisons to Nancy Pelosi.
• 📈 Ciatterelli is promoted as a tax cutter and deregulation advocate who plans to address New Jersey's high property taxes and sanctuary state status.

Trump's Endorsement and 2024 Performance

• 🚀 Donald Trump is credited with strong performance in New Jersey in 2024, improving his margins and flipping four counties.
• ✅ Trump has endorsed Jack Ciatterelli in both the primary and general elections, with his presence seen as crucial for victory.

Zohran Mamdani and NYC Politics

• 🗣️ Kellyanne Conway expresses skepticism about Donald Trump's claim that Zohran Mamdani becoming NYC mayor would be good for Republicans, calling it a potential disaster for the city's economy, businesses, growth, crime, and safety.
• 🚔 Concerns are raised about Mamdani's proposals to let a Civilian Review Board run the police department and slash police numbers.
• 📉 The potential for Wall Street to move out of New York is mentioned, with Mamdani's policies potentially accelerating this trend.
• 🏛️ Historical parallels are drawn to Bill de Blasio's tenure, including police defunding and officers turning their backs at a funeral.

Government Shutdown and Political Strategy

• 📉 The potential for a significant change in the federal budget due to a government shutdown is discussed, with Democrats seen as having walked into this situation.
• 🧠 Conway argues that Republicans and Democrats have not learned lessons from past elections, citing New Jersey and other places as examples.
• 🤝 The importance of safety and merit over race and gender in infrastructure projects like subways and bridges is emphasized.
• ⚡ Donald Trump is characterized as outworking others and being a constant presence, unlike government shutdowns.