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If you tuned into this weeks gubernatorial debate, you probably noticed something you didn't see during last weeks WPIX Candidate's forum: wild, baseless accusations flying across the stage toward Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli. Mikie Sherrill’s outlandish claims against Jack weren’t just over the top - they were a flashing red light that something else is happening beneath the surface. She wasn't just lying; her campaign is beginning to grasp at straws!
When a candidate abandons real discussion about jobs, taxes, or how to lower costs for New Jersey families, and instead turns to outlandish attacks, it’s rarely a sign of confidence. In politics, these kinds of tactics are almost always a last resort, used when a campaign realizes it’s beginning to lose ground. It’s called desperation, not strategy.
We’ve all seen this script before. Just last year, national Democrats began reaching for the most outrageous accusations as their internal polls started to turn south. Now, the same playbook is being dusted off here in New Jersey. The sudden shift to smears and lies isn’t about informing voters - it’s about distracting them from the erosion of support and trust happening in real time.
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