Envisioned as a jumping off point to Pennsylvania on behalf the campaign of Kamala Harris, the Blue Wave NJ barbecue today at the home of progressive leader Marcia Marley turned into a 2025 gubernatorial gear-up for Democratic Primary candidates.
All in the same Montclair backyard jockeying for position under the sign “ROEvember”:
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka
NJEA Prez (and local Mayor) Sean Spiller.
All Essex County-based candidates, of the three, only Sherill remains officially unannounced as New Jersey examines a future without sitting Governor Phil Murphy gone after next year.
Both Spiller and Baraka are already in the 2025 contest, with Sherill imminent.
Others at the Marley house as Democrats prepare to take a busload of Harris backers over the river next weekend?
New Jersey Democratic Committee (and Essex County Democratic Committee) Chairman LeRoy Jones, Jr.;
U.S. Rep. Andy Kim (the Democrats’ nominee for the United States Senate);
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone;
State Senator (and CD-9 Democratic nominee) Nellie Pou;
State Senator Britnee Timberlake;
Newark City Council President (and CD-10 Democratic nominee) Lamonica McIver;
State Senator Andrew Zwicker;
Assemblywoman Alixon Collazos-Gill;
Assemblywoman Rosy Bagolie;
and Sue Altman, CD-7 Democratic nominee.
For entry in support of the Harris-Walz ticket, chair, hosts, sponsors, friends, guests, and Blue Wave NJ members respectively paid $5k, $2.5K, and $1K, $500, $100, and $75.
The reproductive freedom issue helped motivate these Democrats this afternoon in advance of the Nov. 5th election. Joining Supreme Court Justice Sam Alito in the 2022 opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade were Justice Clarence Thomas, appointed by the first President Bush, and the three appointees of then-President Donald J. Trump — Justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. Democrats are mobilizing to help Harris stop Trump from returning to the White House and were excited today in expectation of Tuesday’s Harris-Trump debate.
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In a show of unity and support for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, the gubernatorial candidates for 2025 recently came together to host a backyard BBQ fundraiser in her honor. The event, which took place in a picturesque setting in New Jersey, brought together a diverse group of politicians, activists, and supporters who are all rallying behind Harris in her bid for the presidency.
The gathering was a testament to the growing momentum behind Harris’s campaign, as well as the strong sense of camaraderie among the Democratic candidates vying for the governorship in 2025. The event featured speeches from each of the gubernatorial hopefuls, who highlighted Harris’s qualifications and vision for the country.
One of the key themes of the event was the importance of unity within the Democratic Party in order to defeat the incumbent Republican president. The candidates stressed the need for a united front in order to push forward a progressive agenda that addresses issues such as healthcare, climate change, and income inequality.
The backyard BBQ also served as a platform for the candidates to showcase their own policy proposals and visions for the future of New Jersey. From education reform to criminal justice reform, each candidate outlined their priorities and goals for the state, while also emphasizing their commitment to supporting Harris in her presidential campaign.
Overall, the event was a resounding success, with attendees leaving feeling inspired and energized by the sense of solidarity and purpose that permeated the gathering. As the 2025 gubernatorial race heats up, it is clear that the Democratic candidates are committed to working together to bring about positive change for New Jersey and the country as a whole. And with Kamala Harris leading the charge at the national level, there is a sense of optimism and hope that a brighter future is within reach.
