New Jersey state Sen. Jon Bramnick and radio host Bill Spadea are vying to become the first Republican to win the Garden State governor’s mansion since Chris Christie in 2009. Bramnick is an avowed moderate Republican hoping to flip the governor’s mansion red with his anti-Trump stance, backed by establishment GOP figures. Spadea, a “pro-Trump radio host,” has also expressed interest in a potential gubernatorial bid.
Key Points
Bramnick aims to bring back Republican values without being beholden to one individual like Trump.
Spadea, while labeled as pro-Trump, has been critical of the former president's actions.
Pros
Jon Bramnick represents traditional Republican values and opposes one-person dominance in the party.
Bill Spadea, despite being labeled as a pro-Trump radio host, has criticized Donald Trump and expressed interest in running for governor.
Cons
Christie, a close political ally of Bramnick, was notably absent from endorsing him.
Former Governor Chris Christie left office as the most unpopular governor since the advent of public polling.