The kid from Bergen County steps into the ring and soon is going toe-to-toe with Donald Trump.
Trump is wearing a suit (there are limits to AI one supposes) but his opponent is in boxing trunks.
This is the latest TV ad for Josh Gottheimer, the CD-5 congressman and gubernatorial candidate in the June Democratic primary.
Gottheimer, you see, is a “born fighter.”
And if he gets to be governor, that is precisely what he will do. So says the fight announcer, or rather the narrator.
“In Congress, Gottheimer got the impossible done, passing infrastructure and gun safety laws, and fighting for Jersey to stop Donald Trump’s tariffs and chaos. Now, he’s ready for the big one.”
An ad portraying a candidate literally fighting Trump is at least creative.
All Mikie Sherrill does is fly helicopters.
The theme here is obvious. Gottheimer is not going to back down.
In a phone chat Wednesday afternoon, Gottheimer said the ad stresses how “tenacious” and “tough” he is.
The reaction, he said, has been unbelievable.
Still, if he gets to the general election, you can expect Republicans to have some fun with this ad.
Gottheimer clearly won the bout, although the ad stops short of showing Trump on his back.
It ends with Gottheimer sporting a fighter’s robe and holding his hands aloft.
Just for the record, Gottheimer is almost 30 years younger than the president. But Trump certainly would have a height and weight advantage.
Gottheimer probably would not qualify as a heavyweight.
No matter. Says Gottheimer:
“I’m pretty scrappy.”
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Josh Gottheimer, the Democratic congressman representing New Jersey’s 5th district, is making a concerted effort to establish himself as a “fighter” for his constituents. Gottheimer, who is currently serving his third term in Congress, has been positioning himself as a strong advocate for issues that matter to the residents of his district.
One of the key ways in which Gottheimer is seeking to establish himself as a fighter is through his vocal opposition to the Trump administration. Gottheimer has been a vocal critic of President Trump and his policies, particularly on issues such as healthcare, immigration, and gun control. He has consistently spoken out against what he sees as harmful policies coming out of the White House and has worked to push back against them in Congress.
In addition to his opposition to the Trump administration, Gottheimer has also been working to champion issues that are important to his constituents. He has been a strong advocate for infrastructure investment, particularly in the area of transportation and public transit. Gottheimer has also been a vocal supporter of efforts to combat climate change and protect the environment, and has worked to advance legislation that would address these issues.
Gottheimer’s efforts to establish himself as a fighter have not gone unnoticed. He has received praise from his constituents for his willingness to take on tough issues and stand up for what he believes in. In a recent interview with Insider NJ, Gottheimer emphasized his commitment to fighting for the people of his district and working to make a positive impact on their lives.
Overall, Josh Gottheimer’s efforts to establish himself as a fighter for his constituents are commendable. By taking on tough issues and standing up for what he believes in, Gottheimer is demonstrating his commitment to serving the people of New Jersey’s 5th district and fighting for their best interests.
