Why wait?
The fall election is now set, so let’s go on the attack.
That seems to be the modus operandi of two incumbent Democratic members of the House.
Let’s start in Josh Gottheimer’s CD-5, which covers parts of Bergen, Passaic and Sussex counties.
Republicans on Tuesday nominated Mary Guinchard of Ridgewood to challenge Gottheimer this fall.
In a Wednesday morning release, the congressman said the following:
“MAGA Mary is a right-wing extremist, associating herself with anti-government extremist groups and January 6th sympathizers. She opposes a woman’s right to choose. Guinchard is a regular at anti-choice rallies and opposes common sense gun safety laws, stating that bipartisan “red flag” gun safety laws go too far in their efforts to reduce domestic violence.”
It is not unusual for a Democrat to accuse a Republican of being an “extremist.” It’s interesting, though, that Gottheimer is beginning his attacks so quickly.
Over in CD-11, which covers parts of Morris, Passaic and Essex counties, Mikie Sherrill is following suit.
She already has a name for Joseph Belnome, the man Republicans nominated to oppose her.
He is “January 6 Joe.”
Here’s part of what Sherrill said in a Wednesday statement of her own:
“Belnome is a Trump-supporting MAGA extremist. He has been to more than 20 Trump campaign rallies and supports the extreme MAGA agenda that treats climate change as a hoax, restricts women’s reproductive freedom, and weakens New Jersey’s gun safety laws. He recently told the press, ‘We need Trump back in. I want to be someone he can rely on in the House.’”
Belnome, for his part, has a name for himself -“Jersey Joe.” Let’s see which one sticks.
Broadly speaking, CD-5 is a bit more competitive than CD-11, but in both districts, the Democratic incumbents have to be considered the favorites.
But as we can see, they want to keep things that way.
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As the political landscape in America continues to be polarized, Democrats are gearing up to confront what they see as a rising threat from ‘MAGA extremists’. The term ‘MAGA’ refers to supporters of former President Donald Trump and his ‘Make America Great Again’ movement.
According to Insider NJ, Democrats are eager to take on these extremists in a showdown that could have far-reaching implications for the future of the country. The recent storming of the Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters has only served to heighten tensions between the two sides.
Democrats believe that the MAGA extremists pose a serious threat to democracy and the rule of law. They point to the violent insurrection at the Capitol as evidence of the dangers posed by these individuals. They are also concerned about the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories that have been promoted by Trump and his allies.
In response, Democrats are pushing for a thorough investigation into the events of January 6th and are calling for accountability for those who were involved in the attack on the Capitol. They are also working to counter the spread of misinformation and disinformation that has been rampant in recent years.
The showdown between Democrats and MAGA extremists is likely to play out in the coming months and years. It remains to be seen how this conflict will impact the political landscape and whether it will lead to a more united or more divided America.
Overall, Democrats are determined to confront what they see as a dangerous and extremist movement that threatens the very foundations of American democracy. The stakes are high, and the outcome of this showdown could have far-reaching consequences for the future of the country.
