NJ Governor Race Too Close to Call, Anti-Trump Messaging Questioned

New Jersey Governor Race Analysis

• 📌 The New Jersey governor race is described as too close to call, with Democratic candidate Mikey Sherrill employing an anti-Trump messaging strategy.
• ⚠️ Strategist Doug Schoen suggests that anti-Trump messaging alone may not be a winning strategy in New Jersey, citing dissatisfaction with the policies of the previous Democratic administration, including high taxes and government spending.
• 📈 Schoen observes potential political movement in traditionally deep blue states like New Jersey, New York, and California, suggesting a Republican statewide victory is possible.

Kamala Harris's Campaign Performance

• 💰 Doug Schoen analyzes Kamala Harris's past campaign, stating it was not a successful or effective campaign, despite significant expenditure of nearly $1.5 billion.
• 📉 He argues that the expenditure did not yield additional votes beyond her initial standing as the Democratic nominee.
• 🗣️ Schoen criticizes Harris's book for blaming others rather than herself for campaign shortcomings, calling it "sour grapes or worse."

Broader Political Trends

• 📊 Schoen believes that even with President Trump's unpopularity in New Jersey, the affiliation with Trump might not be enough to defeat the Republican candidate.
• 🗳️ He also touches on California's redistricting referendum, suggesting a possibility that voters might reject Governor Gavin Newsom's plan.