Rep. Mikie Sherrill: New Jersey is a Blue State, Not Purple or Red
Forbes Breaking NewsNovember 7, 20256 min3,155 views
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- π€ Representative Mikie Sherrill addressed supporters at a campaign event in Montclair, New Jersey, emphasizing the importance of voting.
- π€ She thanked assembly members and the mayor for their work and highlighted the collective effort behind the campaign.
Fighting for Opportunity and Families
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Sherrill stated the campaign is fighting for families, children, and ensuring everyone has a shot at opportunity, regardless of background.
- πΊπΈ She shared personal family stories illustrating the pursuit of opportunity, including her grandfather's union job, her father's path through college, and her own experience graduating from the Naval Academy.
- β The event also touched upon historical struggles for civil rights, referencing Dale's father marching with Martin Luther King Jr.
New Jersey's Civil Rights Legacy
- π Sherrill highlighted New Jersey's pioneering role in civil rights, becoming the first state to pass a state civil rights law in 1945.
- π She noted that this landmark law passed unanimously, underscoring a historical commitment to equality.
Get Out the Vote Push
- π³οΈ With the election imminent, Sherrill urged attendees to make a plan to vote, reminding them that polls open at 7 AM and close at 8 PM.
- π£ She encouraged supporters to encourage their neighbors, friends, and even "frenemies" to cast their ballots.
The Identity of New Jersey
- π΅ Sherrill declared that New Jersey is not a red or purple state, but definitively a blue state.
- π She concluded with a rallying cry, stating, "When we vote, we win," emphasizing the power of collective action in New Jersey.
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