We look back at some significant moments in politics in the nation and New Jersey, from the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and sounded the alarm among moderate voters to the congressional midterm races. In New Jersey, challengers to Democratic Reps. Andy Kim, Josh Gotttheimer and Mikie Sherrill tripped trying to walk the line between Trumpism and traditional Jersey moderates. But Republicans say they had a pretty good year in Jersey, one they say bodes well for them in 2023, when every seat in the Legislature will be up for grabs.
In 2023, observers will be watching Gov. Phil Murphy for a potential White House run if President Joe Biden steps aside — and several possible candidates to eventually succeed Murphy as governor.
And among the looming questions in 2023: What will become of the investigation into Sen. Bob Menendez? Will the city of Trenton finally field a functioning government? Will Liberty State Park get state protection? Will you be able to smoke a joint in a cannabis consumption lounge? Will there ever be resolution to the school desegregation suit?
