'History will judge us': Ras Baraka won't be intimidated

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2. Baraka rejects concerns over electability

By Zach Blackburn, June 07 2025 6:43 pm

In a drizzly Jersey City rally alongside a slew of progressive advocacy groups, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka launched the final push of his campaign for governor, rejecting arguments he’s unelectable as he seeks to turn out voters for Election Day next week.

Baraka criticized an NJ.com report that stated he is the Democratic candidate Republicans believe they have the best shot at beating in November, saying the argument is being used in an attempt to dampen his base’s energy. The mayor is one of six Democrats seeking their party’s nomination to succeed term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.

“This is their solution (for) us, to say that, ‘You’re hopeless, you can’t do it, it’s impossible, lay down, stay home,’” the mayor said. “This is a message they’ve been giving us all of our lives, and as long as that message grows, it gives me encouragement … because they wouldn’t be doing all these things if they didn’t think we could win” ...

https://newjerseyglobe.com/campaigns/baraka-rejects-concerns-over-electability-as-election-day-nears/