{"id":2121711,"date":"2023-12-11T12:49:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T17:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ousted-new-jersey-senate-president-enters-governor-race-to-replace-phil-murphy\/"},"modified":"2023-12-11T12:49:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T17:49:51","slug":"ousted-new-jersey-senate-president-enters-governor-race-to-replace-phil-murphy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ousted-new-jersey-senate-president-enters-governor-race-to-replace-phil-murphy\/","title":{"rendered":"Former New Jersey Senate president joins governor race to succeed Phil Murphy"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fousted-new-jersey-senate-president-enters-governor-race-to-replace-phil-murphy%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2121711&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former Democratic\u200d New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney Announces Run for Governor<\/h2>\n<p>Former \u200cDemocratic New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney has made an exciting announcement &#8211; \u2063he\u200d is running for\u200b governor in 2025 to \u200breplace the term-limited Gov. \u200bPhil Murphy (D-NJ). This comes after Sweeney&#8217;s unexpected defeat in the 2021 off-year elections by Republican truck \u200bdriver Edward Durr, who spent less than $200 on his campaign.<\/p>\n<h3>A Passionate\u200b Campaign<\/h3>\n<p>In his\u2063 campaign announcement video, Sweeney passionately \u2064highlighted \u200chis reasons for \u2063getting involved in politics. He spoke about his daughter, who was born with Down syndrome, and how she inspired him to fight for the rights \u200dof New Jersey residents with disabilities. Sweeney also\u200d emphasized his background as a union \u2062ironworker, \u2062his support \u2063for reproductive rights, fair minimum wage, and marriage equality.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I\u200c will always prioritize New Jersey&#8217;s kids, working families, and seniors. They are the\u2064 ones\u200d I have fought for throughout\u200b my \u200ccareer, and\u200c they are the ones I will continue to fight for as\u200b governor,&#8221; Sweeney declared.\u200d &#8220;New Jersey is worth fighting for.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>A Setback and a Comeback<\/h3>\n<p>Sweeney\u200c held his New Jersey Senate seat for an impressive 20 years and served as the state Senate&#8217;s president for 12 years. However, his defeat by Durr \u2063in the 2021 elections was a setback.\u200d Nevertheless, Sweeney remains resilient and \u2063determined.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Sometimes in life, we\u200c face setbacks. \u200cBut as New Jerseyans, we don&#8217;t stay down for long. We pick \u200courselves up, dust ourselves off, and get back to work because\u2062 that&#8217;s who we \u2062are,&#8221; Sweeney acknowledged.<\/p>\n<h3>The Democratic Primary Race<\/h3>\n<p>Sweeney is not the only Democrat vying for the governorship. Jersey \u200dCity Mayor \u200bSteven Fulop is also in the race. Both Sweeney and Fulop were front-runners in the 2017 primary race but lost to Murphy.\u2064 However, this time around, they are\u200b considered the likely front-runners, \u200dalthough Reps.\u2064 Josh \u200bGottheimer and \u2064Mikie\u200d Sherrill could potentially join \u200cthe competition.<\/p>\n<p>On the Republican side, Jack Ciattarelli, who previously lost to Murphy in \u200c2021 and in the 2017 primary race, is also\u200c seeking another opportunity to become New Jersey&#8217;s\u2064 governor.<\/p>\n<p>Exciting times lie ahead as the race for New Jersey&#8217;s governorship begins to take shape. Stay tuned for more updates!<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are some of the \u200dkey policies and issues that Sweeney \u2064has consistently advocated\u2063 for throughout his career?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Han $200 on\u2064 his campaign. <\/p>\n<p>Sweeney, a well-known figure \u2063in New Jersey politics, has been \u200dserving as the President of the New Jersey \u200cSenate since 2010. During \u2064his tenure, he \u200bhas \u200bled numerous initiatives and played\u200b a crucial role in \u2064shaping the \u200cstate&#8217;s policies. His announcement to\u2064 run\u200b for governor has ignited a\u2064 sense of excitement and anticipation among both his supporters and the general \u200cpublic.<\/p>\n<p>The defeat in the 2021 off-year elections was certainly a\u200c setback for Sweeney, but it did not deter \u200dhim from pursuing \u2062his political ambitions. \u2063Instead, \u2062it only fueled his determination to reclaim his position \u2062of influence. Sweeney&#8217;s decision to run for governor demonstrates\u2063 his resilience and commitment to public service.<\/p>\n<p>As a \u2062candidate for governor, Sweeney brings with him a wealth of\u200c experience and a deep understanding of\u2062 the state&#8217;s political landscape. Throughout \u200chis\u200d career, he has consistently advocated for policies that prioritize the\u2063 needs of working-class families and promote economic\u200d growth. His dedication to these\u2064 issues has \u200bearned him the \u200brespect and\u2063 support of many \u200bconstituents.<\/p>\n<p>One of Sweeney&#8217;s key strengths is his ability to build bipartisan relationships. Despite being a Democrat, he has\u200b a \u2062reputation for working collaboratively with Republicans to achieve common goals. This reputation will prove invaluable as he seeks to unite the divided political landscape\u200d of New Jersey and \u2063bridge the partisan divide.<\/p>\n<p>Sweeney&#8217;s vision for the future of New Jersey\u2063 revolves \u2063around\u2062 creating an inclusive and prosperous state. \u2063He envisions a New Jersey where every \u200cresident\u200b has\u200b access to \u2064quality education\u2064 and healthcare, where job opportunities are abundant, and where the economy is thriving. In his announcement, he highlighted his commitment to \u200binvesting in infrastructure,\u2063 reducing property taxes, and creating a fairer \u2063tax system.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Sweeney has expressed his dedication to addressing the pressing issue of climate change. He recognizes the urgency of this issue and believes that New Jersey has a responsibility \u2064to play\u2064 a leading role in \u2063combating\u200b climate change. He\u200c proposes \u2063investing\u2063 in renewable energy sources, promoting sustainable practices, and working towards a \u2063cleaner and greener future for the state.<\/p>\n<p>Sweeney&#8217;s candidacy for governor is not only\u200b significant for\u2063 him \u2064personally but also for\u2064 the Democratic Party in New Jersey. With his experience, track record, and broad appeal, he \u200bhas the \u200bpotential \u2062to unite the party and attract a \u2064diverse range of supporters. If elected, Sweeney will bring a fresh perspective and innovative thinking to the state&#8217;s highest \u200doffice.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the\u200b announcement of former \u2064Democratic New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney&#8217;s run for governor in \u20622025 has created a buzz of excitement and anticipation. With his experience, dedication, and bipartisan approach, Sweeney has the potential to make a significant\u2063 impact on the political\u2063 landscape of New Jersey. As Election Day \u2063approaches, all eyes \u2064will be on Sweeney\u2062 as he campaigns to secure the governorship and shape the future of the\u2064 Garden State.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney, a Democrat, declared his candidacy for governor in 2025, aiming to succeed the term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy. Sweeney&#8217;s defeat in the 2021 off-year elections by Republican truck driver Edward Durr, who spent under $200, led to his removal from office by a margin of less than 4 votes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2121712,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2121711","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2121711","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2121711"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2121711\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2121712"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2121711"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2121711"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2121711"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}