Jon Bramnick running to the right on immigration in GOP primary for governor
Jon Bramnick, a moderate Republican state senator with close ties to former Gov. Chris Christie, is running to the right on immigration against his GOP rivals for the nomination. Bramnick is touting a hard-line record on immigration and pushing to crack down on undocumented immigrants who commit crimes. Despite being a longshot, his campaign has shown staying power and surprised some Republicans.
Key Points
- Running to the right on immigration to differentiate himself from GOP rivals
- Embracing an element of Trumpism popular in New Jersey
- Trying to appeal to President Trump's supporters on policy
Pros
- Appealing to conservative members of the Republican party with a hard-line stance on immigration
- Showing staying power and surprising Republicans with his campaign
- Trying to appeal to President Trump's supporters on policy
Cons
- Being considered a longshot for the GOP nomination
- Low name recognition compared to his rivals
- Facing criticism for his anti-Trump stance and relationship with Gov. Phil Murphy