The cannibalizing tendencies of Edison Democrats usually does little to ultimately give Republicans any meaningful local general election traction.

2017 looks to be no different from past recent contests, as incumbent Democratic Mayor Tom Lankey pursues reelection.

Any doubts?

The chair of the local Republican Party once served as Lankey's Sunday School teacher, so don't be looking for any vicious take-downs emanating from that shop, an Edison source told InsiderNJ.