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Democrats Win NJ Governor as Trump Approval Falls to 30%

4/24/2026

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Democratic strategists warn the party may be conflating backlash against President Donald Trump with genuine policy support.
Democrats won the New Jersey governor’s race, secured Virginia redistricting, and received Gavin Newsom’s praise for the win and his urging of a House and Senate comeback.
With President Donald Trump's economic approval falling to 30 percent in April, an eight-point drop, John Morgan urged Democrats to stay silent and focus on civility.

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Democratic strategists warn the party may be conflating backlash against President Donald Trump with genuine policy support.
Democrats won the New Jersey governor’s race, secured Virginia redistricting, and received Gavin Newsom’s praise for the win and his urging of a House and Senate comeback.
With President Donald Trump's economic approval falling to 30 percent in April, an eight-point drop, John Morgan urged Democrats to stay silent and focus on civility.