Donna Brazile: Mikie Sherrill “Does Have A Slight Chance Of Winning”
Former DNC Chair Donna Brazile seemed less than sure that Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill can win the New Jersey governor race on ABC’s “This Week” roundtable:
DONNA BRAZILE, FORMER DNC CHAIR & ABC NEWS CONTRIBUTOR: Well, you know, New Jersey is seen as — the electorate at least is seen as very — is like elastic. Everybody thinks you can stretch it. Donald Trump came within six points. In 2020, Joe Biden beat Trump by 16 percentage points. Kamala Harris only beat him by six points. The Republicans made significant inroads in New Jersey, Chris. And I remember on election night a year ago, that at 10:45, I looked at him, and I said, “What the hell is going on in Passaic County?” I mean, I know New Jersey. And I was like, “Chris, what’s happening?” Because Trump was shifting the electorate. Mikie Sherrill had two main challenges. One, she’s dealing with a relatively unpopular governor, so she had to become her own candidate. I think she’s done a fantastic job, you know, talking about her past in the Navy, talking about being a prosecutor. I think she has made up a lot of difference and the enthusiasm is there. In Virginia, there’s no question. Early voting is really good for Democrats, but as you know, same day Republicans can make up a lot of ground. So, I’m optimistic on both sides. RADDATZ: You really think the enthusiasm is there for Sherrill? Because you — I didn’t get a sense of that up there from some of those voters. BRAZILE: Look, right now, people are not in love with politics. They’re not in love with anybody. They’re so angry about the affordability crisis. That’s why I think what the congresswoman is doing and you know, Drive Down the Cost bus tour. She’s really getting Democrats excited and I do believe that she has a slight chance of winning.
