3TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra (R-Point Pleasant Beach) delivered a wide-ranging and pointed critique of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill and her positions — or lack thereof — on controversial political issues during an appearance Thursday morning on Fox & Friends First .
Kanitra is one of the frontrunners to replace embattled Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore , a convicted felon pardoned by President Trump . Gilmore’s value has declined as a leader in Ocean County and across the state in GOP circles after suffering massive defeats backing state-level candidates against the Republican party, including failed gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea.
He is one of the rising stars of the New Jersey Republican Party.
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