Federal Government Shutdown Fuels Political Tensions in New Jersey Gubernatorial Race

MADISON, N.J. – EXCLUSIVE – The first federal government shutdown in seven years is not only stirring up controversy in Washington, D.C. but is also igniting a blame game on the campaign trail in New Jersey. This state is crucial as it hosts one of only two gubernatorial elections nationwide this year.

Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli has taken the opportunity to criticize his opponent, Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill, in a recent interview. He suggested that Sherrill, a four-term congresswoman, is quick to attribute problems to the actions of Republicans in Washington, particularly under the influence of Donald Trump.

“Everything that goes wrong these days seems to be President Trump’s fault,