Again: What The Hell Have You Done, New Jersey?

Having Dan Bangino say Go F*ck Yourself today was not on my bingo card But it's well justified because newly elected NJ Dem Adam Hamawy refused to call Iran an adversary on CNN, even after being asked 5 times. Blamed Israel instead. This is the same party that wants to abolish ICE and cut aid to allies. National security isn’t a game

— Wake Up NJ 🇺🇸 New Jersey (@wakeupnj) November 11, 2026

NJ, Look At What You've Elected NOW! OMG!

Insane exchange. Newly elected Democrat Adam Hamawy refuses to call Iran an adversary. BROWN: Do you see Iran as the adversary? HAMAWY: "We pushed them into a fight" BROWN: But are they the adversary? HAMAWY: "We should be making friends" BROWN: They've been saying "death to America" for decades HAMAWY: "We've been saying 'death to Iran'" BROWN: They've killed a lot of Americans HAMAWY: "And we've killed a lot of them" BROWN: So you don't see Iran as an adversary? HAMAWY: "I see that we are pushing Iran into a fight"

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) November 10, 2026

NJ Democrats And Affordability: The Facts!

Democrats in New Jersey talk about affordability. Talk, talk, talk.

But they haven't done a damned thing about it -- not now, not ever!

The State Assembly and State Senate Democrats have been in total control in New Jersey for 20+ years with a Democrat Governor for nine straight years.

Here is what they have done on the issue of affordability:

3rd Highest in the country in auto insurance.

2nd Highest in the country in Workers Comp Insurance.

2nd Highest in the country in Corporate Taxes (10.75%)

4th Highest in the country in Personal Income Taxes (11.75%)

Highest in the country in real estate taxes.

10th Highest in the country in energy taxes.

7th Highest in the country in gas taxes.

3rd Highest in the country in education cost per student. 

Testa: NJ CAN Be More Business Friendly!

New Jersey State Senator Michael Testa (R-Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland) is pushing to make New Jersey’s business climate more competitive with new bipartisan legislation to significantly lower the State’s Corporate Business Tax (CBT) and eliminate the Corporate Transit Fee (CTF).

“New Jersey’s business taxes are among the highest in the nation and that puts us at a serious disadvantage when it comes to attracting new employers and keeping existing businesses here,” said Sen. Testa. “We’re seeing businesses, big and small, close up shop or invest in other states every time we read the news because our neighboring states are moving in the opposite direction, making it even harder for New Jersey to compete and create high-quality careers.

“We cannot keep asking businesses to pay more while wondering why they take their jobs and investment elsewhere. This bipartisan legislation is an important step toward turning that around, making New Jersey a more attractive place to do business, and encouraging economic growth. A stronger business climate means more opportunities for New Jersey workers, stronger communities, and a healthier economy for everyone.”

Specifically, the CBT would be reduced from 9% to 2.5% over several years.

You can read the full bill, S-4909, here.

Rooney: Springsteen's Phoney 'Common Ground'

By Matt Rooney (cross posted with permission from Save Jersey).

Bruce Springsteen wants Americans to find common ground, Save Jerseyans!

Apparently, his definition of common ground involves endorsing radical Democrats while accusing the people who disagree with him of being enemies of the Constitution.

The Boss took to social media to endorse Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the progressive Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Michigan, and offered this remarkably unifying assessment of American politics:

“Dr. El-Sayed is a fighter for our American Constitution, he’s a fighter for our American Democracy, and he’s a fighter against the corrupt, lawless, and anti-American leadership currently in the White House. That’s why I’m in his corner 100%.”

How inspiring. Nothing brings Americans together quite like declaring the duly elected president of the United States and his administration anti-American.

Remember when Springsteen was supposedly interested in healing America’s divisions?

That was a nice song while it lasted.

The irony is especially rich coming from a guy who has spent years presenting himself as a voice for working-class Americans, national unity, and the supposedly forgotten people of the American heartland.

These days, the multimillionaire rock star’s political activism sounds considerably less like the guy who wrote Born to Run and more like a Democratic National Committee fundraising email.

And look at whom he’s endorsing:

El-Sayed isn’t some old-fashioned, blue-collar, lunch-pail Democrat looking to revive the political center. He’s a socialist champion of Medicare for All and other expansive government programs, precisely the sort of ideological agenda that has helped drive working-class voters away from the modern Democratic Party. He has also said deeply troubling things about gender, Jews, and his family’s ties to radical jihadism are unnerving.

But that’s apparently Springsteen’s idea of a bridge-builder.

The larger contradiction is impossible to miss.

Springsteen and his fellow celebrity progressives regularly lecture Americans about democracy, tolerance, and the importance of overcoming political divisions. Then, whenever an election approaches, they enthusiastically support the most ideologically aggressive elements of the Democratic coalition while describing their political opponents in the most inflammatory terms imaginable.

Disagree with Bruce about the direction of the country?

You’re not merely mistaken. You’re apparently on the wrong side of American democracy itself.

That’s not common ground. That’s political self-righteousness with a guitar soundtrack.

And perhaps that’s the real lesson here.

Springsteen is certainly entitled to his political opinions, his endorsements, and his increasingly predictable anti-Trump commentary. Nobody is suggesting otherwise.

But the next time he starts preaching about bringing Americans together, voters should remember what his version of unity actually looks like.

Everybody is welcome in Bruce Springsteen’s America.

Provided they vote Democrat. 

Right Now, Don't Forget THIS . . .

 

Rooney Weighs In On Hot South Jersey Battle

By Matt Rooney 

Reposted with permission from Save Jersey:

Democrats are well out ahead in New Jersey’s early vote, and they lead registered Republicans by just over 14,000 ballots in NJ-02 as we enter into the final days of Election 2026. That is a meaningful turnout gap and likely an indicator of lopsided enthusiasm for plenty of obvious reasons. Early vote numbers aren’t a poll, however, and they don’t tell us how anyone voted.

But I won’t say “chill,” Save Jerseyans.

Statewide, 952,656 ballots had been cast: 560,273 by registered Democrats and 220,467 by Republicans. Compared with the same point last year, Democratic early turnout was up by about 42,000 while Republican turnout was down by roughly 63,000. Those figures measure party registration, not candidate support.

The county figures add context. In counties fully within NJ-02, registered Democrats lead in Atlantic, Cumberland, Salem and Cape May. Cape May is close: 6,347 Democrats to 5,736 Republicans. Countywide, Republicans narrowly lead in Ocean, while Democrats lead in Gloucester; only portions of those counties fall within the district.

An underexplored point among X’s legion of armchair election analysts: we don’t yet know whether Republicans will shift back to Election Day voting this year.

The conventional wisdom is that parties benefit from banking votes early. Republicans have historically relied more on Election Day voting, thought that pattern is not automatic. Jack Ciattarelli urged supporters to vote early in 2025 and invested heavily in it. The RSLC announced a $2 million canvassing and get-out-the-vote effort in New Jersey and Virginia, while Early Vote Action NJ reported about $507,000 in spending for Ciattarelli. The $2 million covered canvassing across two states, not early voting alone. 

No such effort exists this cycle and it’s showing.

Van Drew’s recent results and fundraising also remain important context. He won by a lot and with a remarkably stable percentage (approximately 58%) in both 2022 and 2024, and Trump carried the district by about 12 points in 2024. Through October 14th, Van Drew had nearly $895,000 in cash on hand, compared with roughly $105,000 for Mullock; Mullock did benefit from nearly $1.5 million in recent outside spending from a single PAC, but the DCCC and House Majority PAC haven’t entered the district.

So what do we know?

The early-vote data show stronger Democratic participation and weaker Republican participation than at this point last year. Not much more. They don’t establish what’s coming on Election Day. They certainly don’t confirm that Mullock is leading. NJ-02 is more competitive than its previous “safe” rating suggests, but its recent voting history and the other relevant factors still afford Van Drew a substantial baseline advantage and a steep hill for the name recognition-challenged Mullock to climb with the time remaining.

If Republicans have a solid election day? And Mullock’s early vote party ID edge stays significantly below 20,000 through Sunday night? Don’t expect any surpises in South Jersey.

Anne Klein Honored Posthumously By PRSA NJ

Philadelphia Public Relations Association Hall of Fame inductee Anne Sceia Klein was recently honored posthumously with a special Pyramid Award recognizing her lifelong commitment to the profession by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) New Jersey chapter. 

A native of Hammonton NJ, Anne founded Anne Klein Communications Group (now AKCG) in 1982 and was inducted into the PPRA Hall of Fame in 2006. She passed away earlier this year. To so many of us who knew Anne and were inspired by her generosity, kindness and groundbreaking achievements, her memory remains a cherished blessing!

NJ Free Of Non-Citizen Voters? Don't Bet On It!

Sen. Michael Testa

New Jersey State Senator Michael Testa (R-Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland) criticized Governor Mikie Sherrill for refusing to confirm that there are no non-citizens on New Jersey’s voter rolls, arguing that her inability to provide a definitive answer underscores the need for stronger election safeguards. Governor Sherrill made the comment during an appearance on WNYC’s Ask the Governor.  

“The Governor’s refusal to definitively confirm that our voter rolls are free of non-citizens is exactly why we need common-sense safeguards like voter ID,” said Senator Testa. “It is completely unacceptable that, with just days before the midterm elections, these basic security questions remain unanswered and legislation to address them has not been enacted. It has been months since the Democrats’ voter fraud scandal came to light, yet Governor Sherrill and the Democratic legislative majority have failed to act.”

Senator Testa, a sponsor of S-68 which would establish voter ID requirements in New Jersey’s elections, said the Governor’s response highlights why lawmakers must act to ensure the integrity of the state’s election process.

“Governor Sherrill has publicly voiced support for voter ID. It’s time for her and the Democrats to put their money where their mouth is and pass S-68,” Senator Testa continued. “New Jersey residents deserve confidence that our elections are free, fair, and secure.”

A Matter Of Public Trust . . .

Public service requires public trust. I backed bills to ban stock trading in Congress, stop shorting American companies, and hold leaders to the highest ethical standards. Actions speak louder than words. https://t.co/wPjpiejwXW

— Tom Kean (@KeanForCongress) October 22, 2026

THIS Is Certainly VERY Troubling!

The Facts Say New Jersey Is LOSING! SAD!

Rebecca Bennett? ABSOLUTELY DESPICABLE!

@RebeccaForNJ07 admitted she stopped going to church because she couldn’t stand to sit with Republican neighbors. If you refuse to share a pew with people who hold different political views, how can you possibly represent all of NJ-07 in Washington? https://t.co/8ODkl8He06

— Tom Kean (@KeanForCongress) October 21, 2026

OMG! THIS Is Creating Quite A Stir . . .

From the Commissioner Director of the Camden County (NJ) Board of Commissioners, the County's governing authority:

VOTE: For Cherry Hill Board Of Education!

 

Two NJ Congressman: One Woke; One Sensible

 

It's Gone Viral And Generating Mucho Buzz!

Big News On Local Shopping, Eating, Browsing!

What's coming behind the wall surrounding the former Bistro at the Cherry Hill Mall? When will the new Dick's House of Sport open at the Mall? And what happens to Branes & Noble Moorestown after Uncle Giuseppe's takes over that space at Eastgate? We've got the answers!

First, our spies tell us that the Bistro (which went bankrupt and has been vacated for months) will be replaced by a new eatery called Maya Bohem, which appears to be a coffee/cafe from Turkey. We're told the targeted opening date is early December. This seems to be a completely new approach for that space, which has served as an eatery of some sort since the Mall first opened.

Second, The new Dick's House of Sport is expected to open on or about November 17, in time for the busy Christmas shopping season. The place will be mammoth and include onsite participatory features, the likes of which have never been available in one place in this area.

Finally, we're told that the Moorestown Barnes & Noble at Eastgate will move into a very large space at the nearby Moorestown Mall.

Uncle Giuseppi's, which will take over the Barnes and Noble space and the next door Pet Smart space is expected to open around this time next year.

Cherry Hill? The Story Behind The Name . . .

It's Cranberry Harvest Time In NJ!

Looking forward to that cranberry sauce with your turkey on Thanksgiving Day? Maybe some walnut cranberry bread or cranberry lemon muffins or cranberry cake or a cranberry cocktail,  too?

Well, those cranberries are being harvested right now here in South Jersey and they'll be ready for you. 

We took this video and these photos earlier today at Lee Brothers Cranberry Farm in Chatsworth which is part of the Ocean Spray cooperative. Great fun!