COLTS NECK, N.J. ⎯ The New Jersey Republican Party released a new video highlighting the far-left surge within today’s Democratic Party, as extremists and socialists are being elected in primaries across the nation. Titled “Terrible Ideas,” the video warns of the potential impact of the growing leftist tidal wave within the Democratic Party. 

“The Democratic Party of New Jersey is being pulled to the radical left by activists and political extremists,” said NJGOP Chairwoman Christine Giordano Hanlon. “The party that once claimed to represent working families is increasingly controlled by those who have lost touch with the values and concerns of hardworking New Jerseyans who are struggling with an affordability crisis and concerned about safety.”  

The video, which can be viewed on the NJGOP’s Facebook page and website, was created to demonstrate the significant shift of ideologies and records of a growing list of radicalized Democratic candidates and elected officials, such as:  

• Adam Hamawy, who has called for the dismantling of the Department of Homeland Security and defunding America’s military and has defended Omar Abdel-Rahman, aka the “Blind Sheikh,” convicted of terrorist conspiracy in connection with the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
• Analilia Mejia, a self-professed Democratic Socialist, who has called for the abolition of ICE and campaigned on the same radical agenda championed by Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
• Rebecca Bennett, who has embraced progressive policies, supported efforts to impeach President Trump, acknowledged a desire to raise taxes on hardworking New Jersey families, and prioritized illegal immigrants over New Jersey citizens.

“Even mainstream Democrats are calling out this leftward surge, characterizing the ideology as ‘terrible ideas.’ This movement is gaining ground here in New Jersey, and it represents the future of today’s Democratic Party,” Chairwoman Hanlon added. “Unfortunately, a growing number of New Jersey Democrats are moving left just to satisfy and appease the progressive base of their party.”  

Republicans emphasize that New Jersey voters deserve leaders focused on affordability, public safety, economic opportunity and responsible government, rather than ideological battles.

“While Democrats fight each other over who can be more extreme, Republicans are unwavering in their focus on lowering costs, making New Jersey more affordable and delivering results for the people who call the Garden State home,” Chairwoman Hanlon said. 

About the NJGOP

The New Jersey Republican State Committee is the official entity of the Republican National Committee and represents more than 1.6 million Republicans registered in New Jersey. For more information, visit NJGOP.org.

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