Takeaways from the second debate in the New Jersey governor’s race | NYGazet

Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill had a more contentious meeting than their first debate, one that focused as much on Trump and personal controversies as it did local concerns about affordability. The heated attacks presaged a contentious last month of campaigning heading into the Nov. 4 election.

The sharp divides between New Jersey’s candidates for governor in Wednesday night’s second debate were crystallized by the grades each gave President Donald Trump. Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli said Trump deserved an A. US Rep. Mikie Sherrill, ... [6604 chars]