Sherrill urges Republicans to “grow a spine” after Democrats flip U.S. House and Senate in midterm blue wave

By: Ryan Conway and Shohini Mitra

Outlets: NJ State House News Service

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 770

Last Updated: 5 days, 4 hours ago


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PRINCETON, N.J. – Gov. Mikie Sherrill told reporters Wednesday that the blue tsunami on Election Day was a clear sign that Republicans nationwide need to break away from President Donald Trump and his vastly unpopular and destructive policies.

“What they saw is that there is no path forward for them, or for their party, if they continue down this path. So I’m hopeful that some of them will wake up, if not for the country, then …

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