Jon Bramnick suggests the race is just getting started. And that’s good news for him.
“Our momentum is on the rise and your support keeps me inspired on the campaign trail,” is what he said in a social media post following an event this week in Morris County.
Jack Ciattarelli, among political observers, is the consensus favorite for the Republican gubernatorial nomination with Bill Spadea coming at him from the right.
Both men, in fact, are accusing each other of not being “pro-Trump” enough.
And then there is Mario Kranjac who says he is the only true MAGA candidate in the race.
Bramnick, who is no fan of the president, clearly is in a lane of his own.
And he seems to like it.
Knowing that “regular people” do not start paying attention to elections until rather late in the campaign season, Bramnick says that can work in his favor.
“I think what you are seeing is that more people are starting to focus on the race,” he said Thursday in a phone conversation.
And when they do, Bramnick thinks they will tilt his way, seeing him as a man who knows – and who talks about – issues. Bramnick, who is the only GOP candidate in the race serving in the state Legislature, says his recent polling reflects that.
As for his opponents, Bramnick said he doesn’t think voters enjoy “two people (Ciattarelli and Spadea) attacking each other.”
A key argument for Bramnick and his supporters is that he has the best chance to win the general election. But he needs to get there.
This poses an interesting, if not inevitable, question.
What will drive a majority of Republican primary voters – ideological purity or the best chance of success in the fall?
One supporter of Bramnick is Laura Ali, the Morris County Republican chair.
She described Bramnick as very likeable, adding that:
“If he gets his message out, he’s got a shot.”
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Assemblyman Jon Bramnick recently celebrated his position within the GOP lane, according to Insider NJ. Bramnick, who represents New Jersey’s 21st legislative district, has long been a prominent figure within the Republican Party in the state.
Bramnick’s celebration of his place within the GOP lane comes at a time when the party is facing internal divisions and challenges. With the rise of more extreme voices within the party, Bramnick’s more moderate stance has positioned him as a voice of reason and moderation within the GOP.
In his role as Assemblyman, Bramnick has worked to find common ground and bipartisan solutions to the issues facing New Jersey. He has been a vocal advocate for fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, and smaller government. His pragmatic approach to governance has earned him respect from both sides of the political aisle.
Bramnick’s celebration of his place within the GOP lane is a reflection of his commitment to staying true to his principles and values, even in the face of increasing polarization within the party. As he continues to work towards finding common ground and solutions to the challenges facing New Jersey, Bramnick’s leadership will be crucial in guiding the GOP forward in a positive direction.
