Although I have already written a column focusing on the New Jersey governor’s race, among others, the campaign merits further exploration. This is because of the following factors: 1) Sherrill is mistake-prone; 2) Ciatterelli comes across as a stronger candidate; 3) the national issues seem to favor the GOP; 4) the New Jersey issues seem to favor the GOP, and 5) New Jersey political history favors the GOP. Ciatterelli Seems to be a Stronger CandidateCiatterelli seems to be a stronger political candidate for New Jersey than Mikie Sherrill. Both DEI issues only appeal to left-wingers and not to the independents or moderate Democrats Sherrill needs to win the governor's race in New Jersey. It is also a big positive that most polls show the GOP candidate ahead two-to-one among independents.