Prominent Democrats in New Jersey are ditching Menendez for Hugin

Midterm elections usually fall along party lines and whichever party is not in power has the advantage. That’s conventional wisdom, but this year seems to be different, particularly in left-leaning New Jersey. There, the increasingly unpopular Democratic incumbent Senator, Bob Menendez, is losing powerful supporters who are defecting to Republican Bob Hugin.

My Take

This is a credibility call. If New Jersey is willing to keep the corrupt Menendez in office because he has a (D) next to his name, what does that say about party politics in the state? In America?

Of all the Senators running for reelection, Menendez is easily the incumbent most deserving of getting ousted. It isn’t just the corruption. He’s failed to make an impact, instead relying on making headlines with inflammatory statements that make him look good while doing nothing to help the nation or New Jersey.

Bob Hugin has my support. As a former Democrat, I know what it’s like to be swayed by leftist ideologies. I followed my intellect and realized people like Menendez do not offer real world solutions. Hopefully, the people of New Jersey will see this as well.