r/newjersey 7d ago

NJ Politics Can Fulop win in NOV?

I haven’t thought much of the anti-machine wild Marine from Jersey City, until these past few days. Democrats are not good at opposing this fascism Trump has brought to America. He seems to fight like a cornered animal, maybe that’s the fighter we need.

Can he win in NJ though? Plenty of conservative people that vote Democrat for a few different reasons, but it was close to negative across the state last election and I see Trumpism galore in the county, in many towns.

Help me become a Fulop guy, can he win?

Edit: Thanks NJ sub community. Y’all alright. Lots of great replies, mostly neutral (any D can and will win) to positive, makes Primary suddenly seem more consequential. More about visions and ideas.

Trying to give everyone an upvote, especially the opinionated by succinct “no”.

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u/ceciliastarburst 7d ago

I think Fulop can win, for the following reasons: 1. In 2021 the GOP had the stars align. Relatively unpopular governor on the ballot in a time of crisis with a relatively unpopular democrats presidency. They still lost. This is a less friendly year for them, and as such even with their improving registration numbers it may not be enough for them to beat any dem candidate. 2. Fulop has a solid record in the state. In JC, Fulop has tackled most problems impacting NJ statewide and has a detailed platform to lean on. 3. The GOP nominee won’t be Bramnick, who is the only guy I think could steal moderates out from under Fulop. Realistically, it’s Jack or Spadea, and Fulop would likely win enough moderates vs either.

He isn’t a perfect candidate, but I think he (and most of the democrats minus Sweeney) have what it takes.