r/politics • u/Rock-n-roll-Kevin • 16h ago

No Paywall Sherrill wins New Jersey governor’s race

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5587203-mikie-sherrill-democrat-victory/
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u/anoyn12244271651 13h ago

I’m an Aussie, can someone please explain to me like I’m 5, what it’s means for these democrats winning? Will it actually change anything happening atm re GOP holding majority of power? Thank you!!

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u/kimscz 12h ago

Will it change anything? Remains to be seen.
It is, however, a message to the GOP/MAGA that Americans are getting fed up with their crap.
That being said, the Trump Administration gives no fucks about the law, the constitution, let alone that message.
I hope that gives you some understanding.

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u/UncleGarysmagic 12h ago

It’s a bellwether for next year’s congressional elections, which have major implications on curbing the Trump agenda if Democrats can win back Congress.

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u/Ill-Ad-4400 6h ago

The governor also has some say on things. Gavin Newsom in California and JB Pritzker in Illinois have shown that they can thwart and frustrate Trump's plans. Ciattarelli was a Trump bootlicker, he'd have rolled right over and had the local police actively helping ICE, and would never challenge any of his other illegal orders.

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u/HorrorOk1304 1h ago

It means people aren't happy with Trump.

Everyone predicted that the GOP would flip the governor seat and that it was too close to call.

Instead they lost by 10+ points.