Ciattarelli, Republican gubernatorial nominee for New Jersey, has seen his campaign gaining momentum as Election Day approaches. In an effort to energize his base and turn out voters, he has been joined on the campaign trail by Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida, a top ally of President Donald Trump. The two politicians were spotted at three diner stops in Linden, New Jersey, engaging with supporters.
Ciattarelli's confidence is high as polls suggest that he is closing the gap with Democratic rival Rep. Mikee Sherrill. The Republican nominee has been running a great campaign, and his team believes that they are in a great position to win.
According to Ciattarelli, "The wind is at our back" as he tries to pump up the Republican base. However, his campaign's strategy has come under scrutiny from Democrats, who see his ties to Trump as a liability. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has announced that it's increasing its funding in New Jersey, with DNC Chair Ken Martin saying that November will set the tone for years to come.
The gubernatorial election in New Jersey is seen as a bellwether for the 2026 midterm elections and could have implications for the balance of power in Washington. As the campaign enters its final week, both candidates are expected to bring out big names on the trail. Former President Barack Obama will headline a rally with Sherrill in Newark on November 1, while Trump is rumored to hold a tele-rally with Ciattarelli ahead of Election Day.
The election has become increasingly contentious, with both sides accusing each other of trying to sway the outcome through endorsements and campaign events. The Republican Party has also been pushing back against Democratic accusations that they are teaming up with MAGA figures. The Republican nominee's campaign chief strategist, Chris Russell, argued that Obama's upcoming appearance on the New Jersey campaign trail is a sign of weakness for the Democrats.
As the stakes grow higher, both candidates will need to convince voters in the Garden State that they have what it takes to lead the state forward. With just two weeks left until Election Day, the outcome of this election remains far from certain.
				
			Ciattarelli's confidence is high as polls suggest that he is closing the gap with Democratic rival Rep. Mikee Sherrill. The Republican nominee has been running a great campaign, and his team believes that they are in a great position to win.
According to Ciattarelli, "The wind is at our back" as he tries to pump up the Republican base. However, his campaign's strategy has come under scrutiny from Democrats, who see his ties to Trump as a liability. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has announced that it's increasing its funding in New Jersey, with DNC Chair Ken Martin saying that November will set the tone for years to come.
The gubernatorial election in New Jersey is seen as a bellwether for the 2026 midterm elections and could have implications for the balance of power in Washington. As the campaign enters its final week, both candidates are expected to bring out big names on the trail. Former President Barack Obama will headline a rally with Sherrill in Newark on November 1, while Trump is rumored to hold a tele-rally with Ciattarelli ahead of Election Day.
The election has become increasingly contentious, with both sides accusing each other of trying to sway the outcome through endorsements and campaign events. The Republican Party has also been pushing back against Democratic accusations that they are teaming up with MAGA figures. The Republican nominee's campaign chief strategist, Chris Russell, argued that Obama's upcoming appearance on the New Jersey campaign trail is a sign of weakness for the Democrats.
As the stakes grow higher, both candidates will need to convince voters in the Garden State that they have what it takes to lead the state forward. With just two weeks left until Election Day, the outcome of this election remains far from certain.
 . Ciattarelli's momentum is real, but I think Democrats are just waitin' for him to slip up. The Trump factor is still a major problem for Republicans. Meanwhile, Obama's comin' in to help Sherrill, which could be a game-changer for the Dems. It's gonna be a wild ride in NJ come November
. Ciattarelli's momentum is real, but I think Democrats are just waitin' for him to slip up. The Trump factor is still a major problem for Republicans. Meanwhile, Obama's comin' in to help Sherrill, which could be a game-changer for the Dems. It's gonna be a wild ride in NJ come November  .
. but isn't that just a recipe for disaster? and what exactly does he mean by "the wind is at our back"? hasn't his campaign been pretty underwhelming so far?
 but isn't that just a recipe for disaster? and what exactly does he mean by "the wind is at our back"? hasn't his campaign been pretty underwhelming so far? 
 their debates are always so intense
 their debates are always so intense  obvi Trumps involvement is a game changer tho
 obvi Trumps involvement is a game changer tho  ciattarellis campaign has been on point tho, but we shuldnt count our chickens before they hatch
 ciattarellis campaign has been on point tho, but we shuldnt count our chickens before they hatch  lets see how November 1st plays out
 lets see how November 1st plays out  . But I gotta say, I'm not buying into all the drama between both camps
. But I gotta say, I'm not buying into all the drama between both camps  . The Republican Party pushing back against Democratic accusations about MAGA figures just seems like a weak attempt to deflect from their own issues
. The Republican Party pushing back against Democratic accusations about MAGA figures just seems like a weak attempt to deflect from their own issues  . Meanwhile, Sherrill's got Obama on his side, which is definitely a boost for Democrats
. Meanwhile, Sherrill's got Obama on his side, which is definitely a boost for Democrats  . But let's be real, the real question is: can Ciattarelli actually pull off that win?
. But let's be real, the real question is: can Ciattarelli actually pull off that win? 
 . The thing that gets me is how polarized everything's getting - it's like they're running against each other more than the actual issues
. The thing that gets me is how polarized everything's getting - it's like they're running against each other more than the actual issues  . Obama's coming to Newark and Trump's doing a tele-rally with Ciattarelli... both sides just wanna win at all costs
. Obama's coming to Newark and Trump's doing a tele-rally with Ciattarelli... both sides just wanna win at all costs  But at the same time, some people are worried Ciattarelli's ties to Trump will hurt him in the end... but not me, bro
 But at the same time, some people are worried Ciattarelli's ties to Trump will hurt him in the end... but not me, bro  I think he's got this
 I think he's got this  . It's all about who can rally the base and get voters out, you feel?
. It's all about who can rally the base and get voters out, you feel? 


 ! The guy's been out on the trail with Donald Trump and it's definitely gotten some people excited about his campaign
! The guy's been out on the trail with Donald Trump and it's definitely gotten some people excited about his campaign 
 . It's gonna be a real nail-biter on election day, that's for sure!
. It's gonna be a real nail-biter on election day, that's for sure!

 οΈ. I mean, who doesn't want to see Obama on the campaign trail?
οΈ. I mean, who doesn't want to see Obama on the campaign trail?  . It's all about turnout, you know? The peacemakers out there just wanna see some civility, but I guess that's not gonna happen until after the votes are cast
. It's all about turnout, you know? The peacemakers out there just wanna see some civility, but I guess that's not gonna happen until after the votes are cast  i mean im not saying it cant happen, but come on dude you gotta prove yourself more than just being a trump fanboy
 i mean im not saying it cant happen, but come on dude you gotta prove yourself more than just being a trump fanboy 


 Trumped up expectations and more drama, that's for sure
 Trumped up expectations and more drama, that's for sure  ! Meanwhile, Obama's coming to save the day... or should I say, Sherrill's campaign
! Meanwhile, Obama's coming to save the day... or should I say, Sherrill's campaign  ? The real question is: will Ciattarelli's "wind at our back" turn into a gust of embarrassment
? The real question is: will Ciattarelli's "wind at our back" turn into a gust of embarrassment 
 ? Stay tuned, folks!
? Stay tuned, folks! . The Trump factor is a wild card and I think both sides are gonna bring out some serious heat on each other's campaigns. Ciattarelli's got momentum, but Sherrill's got Obama throwing his weight behind her. It's like, who's gonna take the Garden State?
. The Trump factor is a wild card and I think both sides are gonna bring out some serious heat on each other's campaigns. Ciattarelli's got momentum, but Sherrill's got Obama throwing his weight behind her. It's like, who's gonna take the Garden State? 
 My dude Chris Russell just dissed Obama's appearance on the trail... like, what's next? A full-on meltdown by Ciattarelli himself?
 My dude Chris Russell just dissed Obama's appearance on the trail... like, what's next? A full-on meltdown by Ciattarelli himself? 
