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New Jersey's Mikie Sherrill enters national political fray with first set of midterm endorsements, aimed at veterans
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is launching her federal PAC, Mission to Deliver, to endorse 13 Democratic candidates with military or national security backgrounds in competitive House and Senate midterm races.
- The PAC's endorsements include notable candidates like Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton, who is challenging Sen. Edward Markey, and others targeting Republican-held or competitive districts across multiple states.
- Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and congresswoman, aims to build a national political profile and influence the Democratic Party’s direction ahead of the 2028 presidential election.
- The PAC raised nearly $1.2 million by mid-2024, with contributions largely from labor union-linked PACs, and plans aggressive campaigning in battleground states such as Nevada, New Hampshire, Texas, and Wisconsin.
- Sherrill emphasizes the value of military service as a credential for Democratic candidates, contrasting them with Donald Trump’s lack of military experience and criticizing his foreign policy decisions.
