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Iron Worker. Dad. Fighting for New Jersey’s working families. Running for Governor to make New Jersey more affordable, safer and protect our freedoms.

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Steve Sweeney
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I know the challenges New Jersey’s working families face — because I’ve lived them. As Governor, I will make New Jersey more affordable, safer, and protect our core freedoms like a woman’s right to choose. New Jersey is worth fighting for.
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Spent some time today talking to the @DemsOfHunterdon about how we need to bring the working class back to our party. I’m the candidate that can do it. Together, we can win in November and build a New Jersey where hard working families can thrive.
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As Senate President, I passed the first ever PBM reverse auction model, which saved New Jersey billions on prescription drug costs and helped get spending under control in the state. We were so successful that it became the blueprint for cutting costs across the country. I know how to lower costs and balance the budget here in New Jersey — I've done it before and I'll do it again as Governor.
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I made Paid Family Leave a reality in New Jersey. I passed bills allowing workers to collect unemployment when they're locked out or on strike. I raised the minimum wage. My record speaks for itself — I've spent my career fighting for New Jersey's working families.
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On Wednesday, Paul Morina earned his 803rd Paulsboro Wrestling victory — an all-time New Jersey record. Coach, we’re so proud of you. Congratulations on this well deserved honor.
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When I was Senate President, I capped property taxes at 2%, eliminated the estate tax, and raised the minimum wage. I know how to make life more affordable for New Jersey families.
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I'm a Union Ironworker. I joined the Democratic Party because it was always the Party for workers. But now, too many working families feel like the Democratic Party has left them behind. We need candidates who can talk to these voters, not talk down to them. I'm running for Governor to make New Jersey more affordable, safer, and and a better place to live — but I'm also running to bring Democrats back to their base.
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Congratulations to my former assembly partner and good friend, Doug Fisher, on being recognized at New Jersey’s State Agricultural Convention. His dedication to the farming communities of NJ and years of public service are an example to all of us.
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Unions built New Jersey and keep it moving. Glad to see some friendly faces up in Newark today.
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We all feel it — everything is too damn expensive in New Jersey. From raising the minimum wage to eliminating the estate tax, my record is clear. I know how to cut costs and make life more affordable for working families.
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At a time when an unelected billionaire is trying to use our government as a toy, I’m proud that AFL-CIO is standing up for working men and women. Organized labor built this country, makes it run and is more important than ever.
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This is smart from the AFL-CIO
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Unlike most candidates, I don't live in a million dollar home. New Jersey needs a Governor who gets it.
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Steve Sweeney
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With Emma on my team, I know we can win this fight.
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I'm running to be a quality-of-life Governor — fighting to cut costs, lower taxes, and get government spending under control.
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Steve Sweeney
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New Jersey is about to hear a bunch of bullshit from the Republicans on stage tonight. None of them have a plan to make your life better. I will beat any of them in November.
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Most politicians don't know what it's like to have to go on strike. I do. That's why I passed a law in New Jersey allowing workers to collect unemployment while they're on strike. Because corporate bosses shouldn't be able to starve their employees back to work.
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My record speaks for itself.
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Real leaders don't worry about the D or R next to their name. When I was Senate President, I took on any issue that would help working people, even if it wasn't good for me politically. New Jersey deserves a Governor whose personal ambitions won't get in the way of what's right.
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I'm a Union Ironworker. I know what it's like to live paycheck to paycheck and make a living with your hands. And I know New Jersey can do better for our workers.
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Christie tried to pack our courts. I stopped him. Our courts are among the best in the nation — let’s keep them that way.
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