Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 11/8/2024
Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “It’s clearly economic, kitchen-table issues. It’s immigration. No matter what the facts are, it’s probably crime and public safety. And it’s time to look in the mirror and make sure [we’re] either changing substance, if it needs to be changed, or changing how we communicate what we stand for.” – Governor Murphy on the election
TOP STORY: Sunglasses for the GOP; a Walk for Dems
Governor Murphy addressed the loss of Democratic strength on election day, with a 5-point margin separating former President Trump and VP Harris, and argued that the party needs to reassess its messaging and communications. Referring to his own close race in 2021, Murphy said it ‘may have been the canary in the coal mine’.
The Governor pledged to work with President-elect Trump when possible, and resist him when needed, according to NJ Globe.
The state may become a swing state, according to Politico NJ.
Seven NJ counties flipped to Trump, according to NJ101.5. Trump made inroads in blue NJ, according to NJ Spotlight.
Long a Democratic stronghold, the state may be turning red, according to NJ.com.
Experts say the economy drove New Jersey voters to the right, according to NJ Monitor.
NJ Indian-Americans absorbed VP Harris’ loss in the election, according to the Bergen Record.
The state’s new swing bloc is Hispanic voters, according to NJ Globe.
NJ women are devastated by Harris’ loss, but not surprised, according to NJ.com.
The Gateway Tunnel project could stall under a new Trump administration, according to NJ.com.
Burlington County Democrats and Republicans are seeking an investigation after massive lines at the polls, according to NJ Globe.
Trump performed 18-points better in Hudson County this year than in 2020, according to Hudson County View.
The state is losing power in Congress, according to NJ Spotlight.
Read Insider NJ’s Who’s Up and Who’s Down post-election.
Both NJ Democrats and NJ Republicans face questions about what’s next following the election, according to NJ Spotlight.
In CD7, Democratic challenger Sue Altman conceded the race to Rep. Kean, who won re-election.
In CD9, GOP candidate Billy Prempeh won’t concede the election, saying ‘I believe I won this race’, according to NJ Globe.
In LD40, Assemblymen Barlas and DePhillips launched their re-election bids, according to NJ Globe.
Jersey City Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial primary candidate Steve Fulop slammed the state’s Dem political machines as ‘lazy’ and ‘ineffective’, according to Hudson County View.
Bergen County Sheriff Cureton won re-election, according to the Bergen Record.
Democrat Riley won a third term as Cumberland County Clerk, according to Burlington County Times.
Some Gloucester County races are too close to call, according to NJ Globe.
Hudson County’s biggest winners and losers on Election Day, according to Hudson County View.
The Morris County GOP continued its dominance, according to Morristown Green.
Former President Trump won Passaic County, according to NorthJersey.com. Democrat Adamo won the sheriff’s race, according to NorthJersey.com.
The Somerset County GOP came closer than usual, but not close enough, according to NJ Globe.
The Democratic incumbents won in Union County’s commissioner race, according to TAPinto.
Governor Murphy began a five-day mission trip to the UK, according to ROI-NJ.
Members of the public chimed in on lawmakers’ push to redesign ballots, according to NJ Monitor.
ICYMI: Guv converged at housing conference; Haytaian passed away; Bramnick bucked his party
In Atlantic City, there will now be two Republicans on the council, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Camden, officials want the schools superintendent gone, according to NJ Globe.
In Downe, voters rejected a school plan, according to Burlington County Times.
In Florham Park, a ballot question narrowly passed, according to NJ Hills.
In Gloucester Township, residents voted against selling the sewer system, according to WHHY.
In Hackensack, the ‘Hackensack Unites’ BOE slate prevailed, according to the Bergen Record.
In Haddon Heights, voters favor alcohol sales in the dry town, according to the Courier Post.
In Haledon, the BOE race is too close to call, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Keyport, Joseph Merla, who served time in prison, is poised for a council win, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Medford, voters rejected a school plan, according to Burlington County Times.
In Ridgewood, schools reported an attempted cyberattack on Election Day, according to the Bergen Record.
In Sayreville, Democrats picked up council seats, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Spotswood, the police chief is suing the mayor over retaliation and defamation, according to MyCentralJersey. Mayor Palmer overwhelmingly lost re-election, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Teaneck, incumbents prevailed, according to the Bergen Record.
In Toms River, the GOP held onto Rodrick’s council seat, according to NJ Globe.
In Trenton, there will be a South Ward runoff, according to the Trentonian.
In Vineland, the mayor won re-election, according to Burlington County Times.
In Woodland Park, the town joined the lawsuit against affordable housing, according to TAPinto.
ICYMI: In Hoboken, Councilwoman Giattino passed away; 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
In a guest column on Insider NJ, Dari Kotzker writes ‘Blue Wife, Red Husband: LMT Household at the Heart of the Battleground‘
In a guest column on Insider NJ, Liz DeBeer writes ‘What Motivates Progressives to Write Postcards‘
Insider NJ columnist Andrew Leven ‘An Aspect of the Harris/Trump Economic Plans That Isn’t Being Discussed, But Should Be‘
Insider NJ columnist Bob Hennelly writes ‘More Helene Fallout: When Local News is All that Matters‘
AROUND THE WEB:
As candidate,Trump vowed to lift SALT tax deduction cap. Will he follow through for NJ?
Daniel Munoz, NorthJersey.com
- During the recently completed presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to lift the controversial $10,000 cap on state and local property tax deductions, known as SALT, if he regained the White House. “I will turn it around, get SALT back, lower your taxes, and so much more,” Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social.
The Democratic machine has failed N.J. It’s time for something new | Opinion
Steven Fulop
- While the results of the 2024 Presidential Election are clear, it will take time to perform the detailed analysis necessary to determine how Donald Trump pulled off this unprecedented victory. Was it simply voters registering their deep disapproval for the inflation, high interest rates, and increased cost of living that have unfortunately characterized the Biden presidency? Were there tactical errors made in inserting Vice President Kamala Harris as our party’s candidate without a primary process? Are there other issues below the surface that drove voters across the country away from Democrats?
Tom Moran, Star-Ledger
- It’s time to start reading up on Germany in the 1930s. Donald Trump has captured the heart of America, somehow, winning decisively, and even converting millions of voters to his side in blue bastions like New York and New Jersey. He won the Senate, too, which means he can install a fleet of like-minded federal judges who will be with us long after he’s gone.
At N.J. port, that ‘giant sucking sound’ may return | Editorial
South Jersey Times Editorial Board
- On the day after Election Day, it’s appropriate to return to the 1992 presidential election, during which eccentric independent candidate Ross Perot warned of a “giant sucking sound.”
Election takeaways: Trump’s decisive victory in a deeply divided nation
The Associated Press
- Donald Trump scored a decisive victory in a deeply divided nation. And in so doing, the Republican president-elect exposed a fundamental weakness within the Democratic base and beat back concerns about his moral failings, becoming the first U.S. president with a felony conviction.
Opinion: We have to fix insurers’ discrimination in kidney failure treatment
Vin Gopal
- The statistics do not lie — racial disparities persist in healthcare outcomes, from rates of chronic illness to infant mortality and beyond. At no time was this more evident than during the COVID-19 pandemic, when racial minorities suffered disproportionately from the disease while lacking access to vaccines and treatment. But there are steps our elected officials can take to address this problem.
As campaign begins in earnest, 2025 NJGOP gubernatorial hopefuls congratulate Trump
Matt Rooney, Save Jersey
- One election ends and another begins, Save Jerseyans. Welcome to New Jersey where state elections occur in odd-years. On the morning after Donald Trump’s historic and decisive victory, the four announced NJGOP gubernatorial candidates (so far) for Election 2025 offered statements of congratulations. The race could be interesting in light of the president-elect’s narrow loss last night and the fact that it’s an open seat since Phil Murphy is term-limited.
N.J. state police troopers’ names were spray painted at historic Warren County site
Chelsea Kun, For lehighvalleylive.com
- Vandalism on a historic Knowlton Township homestead included the names of two New Jersey State Police troopers, according to police. New Jersey State Police said officers found graffiti spray painted on two structures when they responded to a criminal mischief complaint at 10:06 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Ramsaysburg Historic Homestead. The graffiti included the names the two New Jersey state troopers, police confirmed.
Voters’ fury over immigration, economy fuels Trump victory
Colleen O’Dea, Benjamin J. Hulac, NJ Spotlight
- Furious over the economy and immigrants, an angry American electorate that skewed toward white voters without college degrees and evangelical Christians fueled former President Donald Trump’s climb back to the White House. Trump will become the first president since the late 1800s to win nonconsecutive terms — and the first felon to become commander in chief.
The path forward is unclear for many immigrants in Trenton and throughout New Jersey
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- The successful campaign of President-elect Donald Trump will deliver one certainty — any municipality claiming sanctuary city status must erase that designation and support deportation of undocumented residents, illegals, etc. or face withdrawal of federal funding. For a city like cash-strapped Trenton with a poverty rate near 28-percent and a life-or-death dependence on federal dollars to support various agendas, compliance offers a better option than prayers voiced to St. Jude, patron saint of lost causes.
Trust the election system that Trump doubted, Rutgers panel says
Umehani Rehmanji
- Hours after Donald Trump complained of unsubstantiated “massive cheating” by Philadelphia voters scheming to block him from the White House, Americans had reason to trust the election system, political and legal experts said Wednesday.
New Jersey superstars had a swing and a miss in this election
Dennis Malloy, NJ1015
- New Jersey’s most prominent living superstar put out a message a few weeks ago, trashing Donald Trump and urging voters to cast a vote for Kamala Harris. Bruce Springsteen made special appearances on her behalf, as he does in every big presidential election for whatever Democrat is running.
What happened to your ballot after you voted? Bergen County gives behind the scenes peek
Kristie Cattafi, NorthJersey.com
- A police car with lights flashing pulled into the side lot of 1 Bergen County Plaza about 30 minutes after polls closed on Tuesday, not to fight crime, but rather to deliver election results to the county clerk for counting. On the unseasonably warm night, many other police cars followed, all delivering the day’s election results to the clerk’s office from Bergen County’s 70 municipalities.
Will Democrats in NJ recognize the failure of their party?
Bill Spadea, NJ1015
- As a Republican, the last thing the Democrats want is advice from me. That said, I’m driving into the studio and as I park, I hear Eric Scott’s First News report that the Democrats are blaming President Joe Biden for the catastrophic loss to President Donald Trump. Wait. After a year of telling us that Joe Biden was “sharp as a tac,” “The best Joe Biden ever,” “Ready to take on Trump and lead the nation” … now the Democrats are blaming Biden for staying in the race too long, costing them the White House?
Tim Donohue, Save Jersey
- If you’re raging with eternal hatred for Trump voters… Well. This applies to over half the country. 75 million people. First Republican to win the popular vote in 20 years. Won by 5 million votes.
LETTER: ‘This election should serve as a wakeup call for New Jersey Democrats’
Hudson County View
- In a letter to the editor, Jersey City resident Dan Laine explains why Tuesday’s election results should be a wake up call for New Jersey Democrats.
Did unconscious racial bias contribute to Harris’ defeat?
Briana Vannozzi, NJ Spotlight
- Analysts and the two major parties are starting to dissect what contributed to the results in Tuesday’s election. Vice President Kamala Harris failed in her quest to become president and the results were also brutal for Democrats across the country. Even in New Jersey, usually a reliable state for Democrats, Republicans made inroads with key voting blocs.
Brenda Flanagan, NJ Spotlight
- Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss thwarted hopes that America might elect a woman to the highest office, but New Jersey seemingly bucked the trend by adding two more women to its congressional delegation: LaMonica McIver in the 10th Congressional District, and Nellie Pou in the 9th. They join Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Mikie Sherrill — all Democrats — hitting a high mark for New Jersey.
Murphy celebrates “a full week of declining numbers” then says “status quo of lockdown will remain until new cases and fatalities decrease.” So, which of Murphy’s statements is accurate? He said 2 opposite things in a single paragraph of speaking.
He;s “vacationing” at his villa in Italy, while Covid surges and the state is paralyzed by “remote work”…………translation: NO WORK
That is what happens in practicality when they are “suspending their disbelief” (HR Clinton) in real numbers and going on predictive models to make decisions. And then after doing that, they vote with “feelings.”
lmao imagine supporting lockdowns after the largest mass death event in american history and calling that a feeling driven conclusion? maga chuds never fail to disappoint
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Murphy doesn’t want to be the president, he wants to be a state trooper.
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lETS NOT FORGET that during the pandemic Donald Trump sent the MERCY, a fully equipped, COVID prepared Hospital ship to save lives of victims and healthcare workers . But Murphy in his wisdom would rather send Patients back to nursing homes that were ill-equipped to treat these patients so they could die , rather than utilize a life-saving gift and be like NY governor Cuomo, another anti-Trump
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Gun owners don’t have to talk about guns because they know that they have to come out and vote to protect their constitutional right to bear arms. The Supreme court decision has affirmed that right and somehow our “leaders” haven’t learned how to read.
NJ is one of the most corrupt and racist places to live. There’s “0” accountability for the criminal acts, corruption, and unfair treatment of the people of this state. It starts with our governor who cares less for truth and honesty. Continue to ruin the lives of the citizens of this state.
How about those unintended consequences.
New Jersey mandating that all cars being sold by 2035 be electric is telling us what we can or cannot buy with our own money. There will always be gasoline powered vehicles because of the power produced by internal combustion compared to the power produced by batteries; which is to say the more power the bigger the battery to the point of rediculousness. My thought is that if the state wants fewer gas powered vehicles on the road it should create a mass transit electric powered system that would emphasize convenience for commuters and everyday shoppers. Of course that would mean vehicles weighing tons more because of the size of batteries and that creates a whole other question of where to dispose of them (also for elelectric car batteries), since they are composed of highly toxic materials that can’t be burnt or buried. These are unintended consequences no- one is willing to grapple with until its too late. I think by 2035 th he electric car fantasy will go the same way the offshore wind farm has gone.
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The military serving in the Middle East represents every state in the Union. Those are our sons and daughters, Moms and Dads and yet we are very little to protect them, or REALLY retaliate when they’re attacked. Governor Murphy is the Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, and past chair of the National Governors Association and yet you never hear him mention about any requests either organization makes to Biden to be more aggressive about protecting our kids in harms way. It’s as though it doesn’t seem to matter to them. No wonder we look so weak to the rest of the world.
Teaneck property taxes pays for the school budget. Teaneck High School students walk out. Is a Hamas military shuffle march property tax bill included?
I’m a conservative and I do believe life begins at conception but the problem is that each mother is responsible for that life and it is in the realm of her mental and physical health that she will either bring it to term or abort it. This should not be a political decision and should not be be dictated by thousand of strangers. The Supreme Court turned it over to the states but it still remains personal for the mother and her family.
I don’t think it should be an “agenda item” for any political party. A state medical society may want to impose a time frame within which an abortion can occur but even that may be subject to the mother’s doctor’s discretion.
I say just quit discussing it and leave it up to the mother a father.
Voting should be based on understanding what’s actually happening and knowing who would make life safer and more livable. The only way to do that is to get both sides of the information remembering there are always two sides to a story. Mainstream media in my area includes the Star Ledger and the Easton Express. If you look at the bylines of the opinions you will find writers from the Washington Post and Bloomberg, both notoriously on the left. Even the political cartoons are a dead giveaway. CNN and CNBC are also left leaning. So what are the options for getting opinions and news from the right? Fortunately cable news has Fox, which is near center, and Newsmax, and NewsNation which are full right. Watching these even just occasionally will show a much broader picture and give the reader more information with which to make an informed voting decision. And remember you DONT have to vote party if you feel there’s a wiser choice.
The governor signed off on having Narcan available in all schools grades 9 through 12. But what about the idea
of having Narcan available in ALL SCHOOLS in New Jersey?
How’s his for an idea? Uncover the identities of the un-elected advisors to Pres. Biden, and publish their names. That way there is actually someone to blame when we lose valuable lives from unanswered attacks by terrorist organizations. We know Biden isn’t making these decisions on his own. My guess is that these advisors will quit the team rather than take the heat for poor decisions, revealing a big weakness in this administration. It might lead to improvements to the decision-making process.
Note to Concealed Carry permit holders: make sure you subscribe to one of the insurance companies that specialize in CCP, ie: US LAW SHIELD. If you ever have to fire your weapon , that has to be the first phone call you make. The second is 911, the third is your family. With so many new permit holders there will probably be an increase in discharges until word gets out that it’s actually unsafe for criminals to be in New Jersey and crime will take a nosedive.
Now unless you have a conviction in your background you can get that CCP and really defend yourself and your family. And more women are applying which is great for family defense. The stats that record gun violence will have to be re-organized into guns used for crime and guns used to prevent crime. A lot of get-always here because sometimes just brandishing a firearm is enough to stop a crime. But it should be reported anyway..
The liability limits for taxi cabs are extreme starting July 1. It was a plan in place through the insurance banking committee and it was abruptly changed with an amendment. The guys are barely making a living today and you’ve increased their insurance. What’s fair is fair and this is not it was an incremental increase, which was fair, and was removed by the governor please refer back to the original plan
Iowa gets it right. What better school security is there than trained, armed teachers with concealed carry permits. You wonder what parents and local government officials when they oppose this idea. Apparently they would rather wait for some demented individual, either a student or maybe an ex student pulls out a handgun of his backpack , or a long gun out of a duffel and starts firing do they can call it in and wait for help to show up. This move would save many lives and I would heartily endorse this idea nationwide. Of course I’m just an average gun owner who believes that our kids are our most valuable asset and need real protection.
The problem with the Line is that there is no vetting process. Whoever pays the most and/or is specifically unqualified and therefore relegated to the status of puppet is who the county bosses support and threaten the committee members to support. My opponent said on-air that he will do whatever they tell him. What kind of leadership is that. I have 8-10 organizations endorsing me to his zero. I have served many statewide for almost 4 years while he has never helped anyone but himself. No-brainer who is qualified, and they know it. That’s why they are getting nasty and vile while I continue to take the high road.
With the mainstream media touting the current president and suddenly discovers he’s been lying to us all about how supportive he is of Israel when it is reported he is receiving BIG donations from Soros and Rockefellers , both proven anti-American donors, to become pro Palestinian and Pro Hamas and Anti Israel by holding up ammunition shipments to Israel. And solidly answering the question of why he never goes directly against Iran. Is the MSM party to this also. How can the general public now know who and what to trust. They warn us how terrible a trump administration will be as if they have totally forgotten how good we had it under Trump. All I can say is put on your big boy pants and tell us how it really is.
Studies show that recreational cannabis is responsible a 10% increase in motor vehicle accident deaths. These studies show that cannabis impairs driving ability and driving while high is common among regular users. Since cannabis is still an illegal drug, insurance companies are within their rights to deny coverage in for an accident ruled a DUI due to cannabis. However a state that approved its recreational use should be held accountable for any and all the consequences of that DUI. States are more interested in the money they make but they should accept the responsibility for having approved the use of recreational cannabis.
Could you please fix your “bay blood spots “ typo. It sounds like a horror movie. Although “baby blood spots” isn’t much better. Maybe there’s a clearer and less distressing turn of phrase for all of our sensitive readers, lol. Please and thank you.
Reclassifying marihuana from CI to any other category will involve Pharmacy because by law only a Pharmacist with a DEA license can purchase or sell any drug with a CII to CV
Classification. (CI is exempt because it’s heroine or any other drug with no medical purpose). This is a National problem because it is all under the DEA. And since marihuana is a hallucinogen among other things it requires control. The whole weed issue has put the cart before the horse and really requires reining in to have it conform
to the legal requirements. (Sorry Mr. Weedman). And recreational use will get the biggest hit because it will require a prescription
for medicinal use, but that cuts out the recreational aspect. Maybe in the future Pharmacists may be able to prescribe it but not yet. And how many physicians and Nurse Practitioners will want to be involved in the weed industry, I wonder? Lots of questions and few answers so far.
Changing the regulations to allow Optometrists to perform surgery is foolhardy and dangerous. Their training is doing vision tests and prescribing the correct glasses to improve vision. Only an MD in ophthalmology should be the one to do eye surgery.
That’s like asking the fellow filling your gas tank to fix a ball joint suspension.
This is not the answer to a shortage of ophthalmologists
Can’t seem to access the Steinberg column on Sam Alito, Sr. on your website. Suggestions?
Stop complaining about taxes ,our schools , our crime, ,after all folks we keep voting in the same Democrat party politicians each time .
For instance who would think that every Democrat who represents us in congress would vote for men playing in woman sports ,but they did , ask yourself are you the kind of a person who would kill ( sorry to use that word kill but hard not to since the law is that is a human being and if the mother is murdered it’s a double homicide ) a baby up to the moment of birth sorry to tell you that is the law in New Jersey.
So stop complaining your part of the problem.
NOTE TO SENIORS
I was 85 when I got my Carry permit. If you want to protect yourself and your family you are never too old to carry. As log as you can pass the test at the range, which is pretty simple, and you have a handgun you can handle (which is why I purchased a Walther CCP M2 PLUS which is easy to rack) and you have no police record or mental health problems, you can qualify. Of course you need to get a Federal weapons ID card, if you don’t already have one. We are targets because we are older and look easy. Well surprise , surprise. The more folks that are carrying the less crime because the bad guys wont know if you are armed and might not try something. By the way
it doesn’t matter- male or female!!
Great article, thanks for keeping us informed!
Assemblyman Schaer’s Bill to define antisemitism for New Jersey residents and to be able to react to it is great. But what about our kids going off to college, especially the Jewish kids. They should have a means to know what schools have active anti-Jewish protests, and/or pro-Palestinian demonstration allowed on and off campus. They should be able to feel safe wherever they go, and not have their studies interrupted by what I consider this unlawful activity. Are there websites with this kind of information posted?
Concerns about Jan 6 violence
The simple solution to allay the concerns of the Jan.6 violence happening again is to make sure the election is run in an honest and above board manner, which must include voter I.D. via a totally transparent system. Otherwise I’m betting all bets are off.
(The state’s voting system is secure, according to NJ Spotlight.)
This was without doubt one of the most farcical articles perhaps ever written. To give you an idea just how corrupt and lawless the voting system is, in 2021 Governor Murphy deviously ousted the Bergen County Superintendent of Elections with over 30+ years of experience (coerced and strongarmed into early retirement) in order to then deliberately and deviously insert Loretta Weinberg’s Chief of Staff who, had absolutely NO previous election experience whatsoever.
This was all masterfully formulated and then executed just several weeks prior to the Gubernatorial primary. But of course there was nothing nefarious regarding such an abrupt change.
Although Bergen County is not the largest County in New Jersey it is however home to the most registered voters of which the vast majority are also Democrats.
Keep in mind The Superintendent of Elections Office is also in charge of voter “registrations” – polls books, voting machines and of course – investigating any and all reports of voter fraud.
Murphy’s intentions had been to leave the position vacant until “after” the Gubernatorial Election in November but the media exposed his chicanery and he was forced to fill and announce his personal “appointment” immediately and how all of this came to light.
The former Superintendent of Elections was also a Republican and certainly would’ve never voluntarily retired “prematurely” but just prior to a major election. Her integrity was legendary throughout the entire County.
But of course there was nothing to Murphy’s sudden lead change “in the middle of the night” in Bergen County after the polls had already closed.
Murphy was and still remains loathed and despised by all because of his despotic actions and stance on the Covid lockdowns. He knew there was no other way he could ever beat Ciattarelli and never did. But certainly not legally nor ever legitimately. But keep believing “the voting system in NJ” is actually secure.