https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/lakewood-vaad-will-endorse-murphy/
Gov. Phil Murphy will be endorsed by the Lakewood Vaad on Tuesday, giving him the support of hugely influential religious leaders from the Orthodox Jewish community as he seeks to become the first Democratic governor since 1977 to win a second term.
Lakewood is a heavily Republican municipality in Ocean County, but with the support of the Vaad, Murphy was able to win the township by 114 votes over Republican Kim Guadagno in 2017.
Last year, Lakewood have Donald Trump 82% of the vote. Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Hamilton) carried the township with 83%. Eight years ago, Gov. Chris Christie won 82% in Lakewood.
The Orthodox community split in 2009 when The Vaad backed Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine for re-election, but many younger rabbinic students went for Christie and some publicly called on The Vaad to withdraw their endorsement. Christie carried Lakewood, 55%-31%.
Idiots. A defined community should not be in the business of endorsing anyone.
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