Julie Roginsky , a Democrat, and Mike DuHaime, a Republican, are consultants who have worked on opposite teams for their entire careers yet have remained friends. Here, they discuss the week’s political events in New Jersey with Star-Ledger editor Enrique Lavín .

Q: Early voting is surging in New Jersey, especially in swing districts where affordability is front and center. Are we seeing signs that economic messaging, rather than national party loyalty, is driving turnout? And which candidate seems to be benefiting from this the most? Republican Jack Ciattarelli or Democrat Mikie Sherrill?

Julie: Affordability is not just front and center in suburban districts. Talk to people in the cities and they will tell you that they are hurting too – and this is all before healthca

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