Q: We’ve dissected the influence of Trump and outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy on the nationally watched gubernatorial race here, but polls and political insiders have told reporters Brent Johnson and Tom Martello the real driver for many voters is simple: life is too expensive. Do you think the affordability message from candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill will break through? Will it make a difference in how New Jersey voters ultimately decide?

Mike: Affordability is the issue that drove Ciattarelli to such a close outcome against Gov. Murphy four years ago, and the issues have only become more acute as energy prices rise. Democrats in New Jersey when they lose sight of economic issues in favor of virtue signaling to the far left. This is why both candidates are hammering affordabil

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