{"id":2369515,"date":"2024-11-15T15:21:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T20:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gottheimer-announces-bid-for-new-jersey-governor-in-2025-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-11-15T15:21:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T20:21:56","slug":"gottheimer-announces-bid-for-new-jersey-governor-in-2025-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gottheimer-announces-bid-for-new-jersey-governor-in-2025-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Gottheimer announces bid for New Jersey governor in 2025 &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"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%2Fgottheimer-announces-bid-for-new-jersey-governor-in-2025-washington-examiner%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=2369515&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--><p>Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) has announced his candidacy \u2064for governor of New Jersey in 2025, following the term-limit of current Governor Phil Murphy. In a campaign video, Gottheimer, a\u2062 prominent Democratic figure, highlighted his\u2062 commitment to \u2064reducing taxes and living costs to make New Jersey more affordable. He emphasized his experience as co-chair of the Problem Solvers\u200c Caucus, presenting himself as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/christie-blasts-trumps-decision-to-choose-golf-instead-of-handing-over-classified-documents\/\" title=\"Christie slams Trump for prioritizing golf over classified document handover.\">candidate capable<\/a>\u2063 of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stimulus-check-update-direct-payments-worth-up-to-500-to-be-sent-to-california-residents-in-12-days\/\" title=\"California residents will receive direct payments of up to 0 in 12 days.\">addressing economic challenges<\/a>. Gottheimer laid out three <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">key proposals including tax cuts<\/a>, \u2063increased access to affordable childcare, and efforts to restore the SALT\u2064 (State and Local Tax) deduction. He will face competition in the\u200d Democratic primary \u2064from notable figures\u2062 such as Newark Mayor Ras Baraka \u2063and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Gottheimer announces bid for New Jersey governor in 2025<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1882226\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/1308696\/centrist-josh-gottheimer-becoming-prime-house-target-of-progressive-wrath\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Josh Gottheimer<\/a> (D-NJ) announced he will run for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">New Jersey<\/a> governor next year in a campaign video as incumbent Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/phil-murphy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Phil Murphy<\/a> (D-NJ) is term-limited.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Gottheimer enters the race as a top Democratic candidate among a host of state Democrats jockeying for the blue-leaning seat. He recently won <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3111792\/gop-congressional-candidate-two-shooter-trump-assassination-attempt-conspiracy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">reelection<\/a> to a fifth term in the House.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Today, I&rsquo;m launching my campaign for Governor to lower your taxes, lower your costs, and to make Jersey affordable again,&rdquo; Gottheimer said in a post on X. &ldquo;I will help you and your family get ahead and I&rsquo;ll do it while protecting our Jersey Values.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today, I&rsquo;m launching my campaign for Governor to lower your taxes, lower your costs, and to make Jersey affordable again. I will help you and your family get ahead and I&rsquo;ll do it while protecting our Jersey Values. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XrZm595yD4\">pic.twitter.com\/XrZm595yD4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Josh Gottheimer (@Josh4Jersey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Josh4Jersey\/status\/1857460716808110371?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>The New Jersey Democrat touted his problem-solving abilities as co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus in the video. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/giuliani-points-out-major-problem-with-mail-in-ballots-in-pennsylvania-only-1-8-mail-in-ballots-were-sent-out-but-2-5-million-were-counted-video\/\" title=\"Giuliani Points Out Major Problem with Mail-In Ballots in Pennsylvania: Only 1.8 Mail-In Ballots Were Sent Out - But 2.5 Million Were Counted (VIDEO)\">big problem<\/a> we have right now? Things are just too expensive,&rdquo; Gottheimer said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m a problem-solver, so as governor, I&rsquo;ll take on our affordability challenge and get things done for you.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>He then called the presidential election result a &ldquo;horrible loss for America&rdquo; and thinks every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-texas-democrat-is-running-as-a-champion-of-political-christians-she-pans-them-in-her-book\/\" title=\"A Texas Democrat Is Running as a Champion of Political Christians. She Pans Them in Her Book.\">candidate running<\/a> for governor agrees &ldquo;we should stand up to Trump.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Gottheimer later laid out &ldquo;three ideas to help make Jersey thrive and make life more affordable.&rdquo; Among those ideas, Gottheimer promised to cut property and income taxes, create more affordable childcare, and &ldquo;battle Trump to restore SALT deduction.&rdquo; <\/p>\n<p>The State and Local Tax Deduction is a way for taxpayers to lower their taxes further with a deduction on taxes already paid.<\/p>\n<p>But in order to make it to the top office in New Jersey, Gottheimer has a long way to go. He&rsquo;ll have to battle his way through a Democratic primary featuring the Mayor of Newark, Ras Baraka, the Mayor of Jersey City, Steven Fulop, and others, including Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ).<\/p>\n<p>Sherrill hasn&rsquo;t entered the race yet, but her <a href=\"https:\/\/newjerseyglobe.com\/governor\/gottheimer-sherrill-will-enter-n-j-governors-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">announcement<\/a> is expected next week. Former New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney is running as well.<\/p>\n<p>As for the Republican side of the race, 2021 gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is expected to lead the pack. He came within about 3 points of upsetting Murphy three years ago. He could benefit from the relative red wave the state experienced in the presidential election as many counties swung to the right unexpectedly for President-elect Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ciattarelli will likely receive Trump&rsquo;s endorsement in the 2025 race after declining to seek it in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>The Republican endorsed Trump earlier this year after <a href=\"https:\/\/newjerseyglobe.com\/governor\/ciattarelli-endorses-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">straddling the line<\/a> on the former president at times during the last governor&rsquo;s race. Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/newjerseyglobe.com\/fr\/trump-smacks-ciattarelli-cheers-spadea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">said <\/a>Ciattarelli would&rsquo;ve &ldquo;won easily&rdquo; if he had sought his endorsement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1882226\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1882226\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gottheimer declares candidacy for New Jersey governor in 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2369516,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP22264690189973-1024x683.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[45100,21407,4173,33096,5894],"class_list":["post-2369515","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-2025-election","tag-gottheimer","tag-governor","tag-new-jersey","tag-politics"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP22264690189973-1024x683.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2369515","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=2369515"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2369515\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2369519,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2369515\/revisions\/2369519"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2369516"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2369515"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2369515"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2369515"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}