Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “New Jersey Democrats have a huge reckoning ahead, one way or the other.” – Rider University Professor Micah Rasmussen
TOP STORY: Altman Loses to the Kean Map
Former President Trump won the presidency in a decisive electoral college victory over Vice President Harris. In New Jersey, Harris squeaked out a roughly five point margin according to the unofficial results, with Trump closing the gap from the last two presidential cycles. Trump gave Republicans their best performance in the state in the past 30 years, and perhaps turning the Garden State into a swing state in the next cycle, according to SaveJersey.
New Jersey Democrats dramatically underperformed polls and expectations, despite holding onto the Senate and House seats, according to NJ Globe.
There was high turnout, and relief, at a polls as the vitriolic election comes to an end, according to NJ.com. Election Day unfolded generally smoothly, with some scattered issues, according to NJ.com. New Jerseyans flocked to the polls, according to NJ Monitor.
There were massive lines in Burlington County at the polls, according to NJ Globe.
The economy and abortion weighed heavily on South Jersey voters, according to Burlington County Times.
South Jersey is still blue, but two counties saw Democratic registration decline, according to Burlington County Times.
Dangerous wildfires have been brought under control, but the risk remains high, according to NJ Spotlight.
Senator Helmy visited Jordan, according to NJ.com.
ICYMI: NJ warming up to early voting.
Rep. Kim defeated GOP candidate Curtis Bashaw in the Senate race. A historic result was guaranteed, regardless of the winner, according to NJ Spotlight.
Potential gubernatorial candidates Reps. Sherrill and Gottheimer won re-election, according to NJ Monitor.
In CD7, Rep. Kean won re-election in the battleground race, winning by about 17,000 votes as of last night. Republicans kept it competitive with early voting, according to SaveJersey.
In CD9, Senator Pou appears to have won the race, though there’s a close margin as of last night.
Passaic County Democrats held onto county seats, despite Trump winning the county, according to NJ Globe.
‘Baraka for Governor’ fliers were distributed on Election Day.
NJDSC Chairman Jones gave his final thoughts on the election, according to Hudson County View.
The election means change for the state’s congressional delegation, according to NJ Spotlight.
Jersey City Mayor Fulop accused Reps. Sherrill and Gottheimer of being ‘dishonest’ with voters ahead of potential gubernatorial candidacies, according to NJ Spotlight.
ICYMI: NJ volunteers headed to PA; Kim heads into final stretch; Pou won’t change civil tone; Casha all in for Trump; Bashaw signed ‘Moms For Liberty’ pledge; FDU poll shows Kim decisively beating Bashaw; Kim in campaign overdrive; poll shows Kim heavily favored
In Hoboken, Ward 6 Councilwoman Jen Giattino passed away suddenly.
In Middletown, Mayor Perry was re-elected in a landslide.
In Alpha, a new law could put an end to damage in parks, according to Lehigh Valley Live.
In Clark, Mayor Bonaccorso won re-election despite scandals and criminal charges, according to NJ.com.
In Clifton, local races fought for attention at the polls, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Clinton, a developer and the town reached an agreement over a lawsuit, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Edison, a public safety exhibit was unveiled, according to TAPinto.
In Fair Lawn, the town plans to turn the train station into a ‘crown jewel’, according to the Bergen Record.
In Jamesburg, the mayor resigned, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Ocean City, there’s no shortage of ideas for a former car lot site, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Paterson, an abandoned lot was turned into a park, according to Paterson Press. There were long lines at the polls, according to Paterson Press.
In Saddle River, schools agreed to keep sending middle school students to Ramsey, according to the Bergen Record.
In Toms River, Election Day was a busy day for the Superior Court, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Upper Township, there’s calls for prosecution in the mercury tests, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
ICYMI: In Howell, little unity w/in GOP; in Marlboro, tensions rising in the BOE race; in Somerville, JFK is on the ballot; in Randolph, council control at stake with huge significance
AROUND THE WEB:
Vote count will take time; accept the results | Quigley
Joan Quigley, For The Jersey Journal
- By bedtime, it’ll all be over. Well, at least the voting part will be. But none of us can predict what will happen next.
This is the dumbest NJ law ever (and you never knew it existed)
Judi Franco, NJ1015
- New Jersey has its fair share of oddball laws that make you wonder what exactly went down to put them in place. From the strange to the downright ridiculous, these forgotten rules are still technically on the books, even if most of us go about our lives blissfully unaware. But one law in Newark really takes the cake — or should I say the cone.
NJ alleges redlining practices at now-defunct Republic First Bank
Matthew Fazelpoor, NJBIZ
- Following a multiyear investigation, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin alleged in an Oct. 29 report that Republic First Bank engaged in a pattern of mortgage redlining practices against Black, Hispanic and Asian communities in New Jersey.
NJ Lottery unveils exciting new games for the holiday season
Jen Ursillo, NJ1015
- Want to win some cash especially with the holidays coming up? The New Jersey Lottery has announced the release of four new Scratch-Off games as well as two new Fast Play games.
Wild NJ woman votes in bra after dramatically ripping off shirt
Rick Rickman, NJ1015
- A woman in a Trump shirt showed a little skin as she cast her ballot in this New Jersey town.Poll workers asked her to put on a jacket and take off the hat. Wearing political apparel at polling sites is not allowed under the state’s electioneering laws. Standing before 100 other voters, the woman took off her hat and shirt. She swung the shirt like a lasso and voted in her bra, NJ.com reported.
‘I hunt dead things:’ Prehistoric fossils hide throughout New Jersey, waiting to be found
Dan Radel, Asbury Park Press
- You don’t know what you might find, or overlook, in a stream bed in New Jersey. It could be the tooth of a mosasaur, a large, carnivorous aquatic reptile that thrived during the late Cretaceous Period, between 100 and 66 million years ago. Or perhaps you’ve stumbled over a piece of vertebrae that belonged to a hadrosaur, a curious looking duck-billed dinosaur that lived in the same period.
How Joe Maraziti got to Congress, with some tangents
David Wildstein, NJ Globe
- In the old days, when daily newspapers provided intensive local news coverage, the media could take down a congressman. Back in 1974, three months after the Watergate scandal forced Richard Nixon to resign the presidency, local coverage of another Boonton Republican, Rep. Joseph Maraziti (R-Boonton), helped toss the freshman congressman from office in a strong GOP district.
Trenton police and city officials need to be more forthcoming with information
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- A reader continues to lobby for The Trentonian to resurrect The Blotter, a printed round-up of criminal behavior in the greater Trenton area. The once popular daily presentation gained almost as many eyes as the Trentonian’s Page Six female. For the record, considering the evolution of society, a male version of Page Six seems overdue.
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On November 6, 2024, Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing provided a comprehensive overview of the latest news and developments in New Jersey politics and beyond. The briefing covered a wide range of topics, including updates on key races, legislative initiatives, and important events happening throughout the state.
One of the main highlights of the briefing was the ongoing gubernatorial race between incumbent Governor Phil Murphy and his challenger, Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli. The briefing provided analysis on the latest polling data and campaign strategies being employed by both candidates as they entered the final stretch of the election season.
In addition to the gubernatorial race, the briefing also delved into other important races happening in New Jersey, including key congressional contests and local elections. The briefing highlighted some of the key issues at stake in these races and provided insights into how they could impact the political landscape in the state.
The briefing also covered legislative initiatives being discussed in Trenton, including proposed bills on healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing provided a detailed analysis of these initiatives, including potential impacts on residents and businesses in New Jersey.
Furthermore, the briefing included updates on important events happening throughout the state, such as town hall meetings, political rallies, and community forums. These events were highlighted as opportunities for residents to engage with their elected officials and voice their opinions on important issues facing the state.
Overall, Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing for November 6, 2024, provided a comprehensive and insightful overview of the latest news and developments in New Jersey politics. The briefing served as a valuable resource for residents looking to stay informed and engaged in the political process.
