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New Jersey Election: Cliff Maloney on Flipping the Garden State Red

Dr. Steve TurleyOctober 30, 202513 min124,861 views
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The New Jersey Chase Strategy

  • 🎯 The "New Jersey Chase" program, led by Cliff Maloney, aims to flip New Jersey red by employing a grassroots, door-knocking strategy.
  • πŸš€ This initiative is modeled after the successful "Pennsylvania Chase Strategy" that helped elect Republicans in the state.
  • πŸ’‘ The core tactic involves targeting Republican households that have requested mail-in ballots but have not yet returned them.

Mail-In Ballot Focus

  • βœ‰οΈ A critical statistic highlights that 184,000 Republicans in New Jersey requested mail-in ballots, but only approximately 104,000 have been returned, leaving about 80,000 outstanding.
  • ⚠️ These 80,000 unreturned ballots are identified as the potential deciding factor in the election, especially since the candidate Jack Chidarelli lost by a similar margin in 2021.
  • 🀝 Volunteers are actively going door-to-door to remind these voters and assist them in returning their ballots, emphasizing the urgency with only days left before the election.

Candidate and Voter Motivation

  • βœ… Jack Chidarelli is described as an actual conservative, common-sense problem-solver, and an authentic candidate, resonating with voters.
  • ⚑ While Democrats have a significant registration advantage, the "New Jersey Chase" strategy is creating momentum and making the race competitive.
  • πŸ“Š Polls show the race is neck-and-neck, a stark contrast to previous elections where the candidate was down by double digits.

Broader Political Implications

  • πŸ“ˆ If New Jersey flips red, it would be an "earth-shattering moment" and signal significant conservative momentum heading into the 2026 midterms.
  • πŸ—£οΈ This outcome would further support the narrative that the Republican party represents blue-collar, working-class America, contrasting with the perception of Democrats as the party of elites.
  • 🌟 Maloney pledges to focus on redistricting efforts in 2026, targeting "rhinos" who obstruct the process, indicating a long-term strategy beyond the current election.

Call to Action

  • πŸ’° Supporters are urged to donate to njchase.com to fund the door-knocking efforts, with $175 sponsoring a full day of volunteer activity.
  • πŸ“£ Volunteers are also encouraged to come to New Jersey to help knock on doors in the final days of the campaign.
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