New Jersey, a state known for its history of backroom political dealings, may be on the cusp of a new era in politics following the corruption case against Sen. Bob Menendez. Advocates seeking to dismantle the boss-dominated culture in the Democratic stronghold are optimistic about the potential for change.
Progressives were encouraged by Tammy Murphy's decision to withdraw from a closely watched Senate primary, as they viewed her candidacy as emblematic of a system that grants undue influence to party leaders. The withdrawal came shortly after a hearing in a New Jersey courtroom regarding Rep. Andy Kim's lawsuit challenging the state's ballot system, known as the 'county line,' which was deemed unconstitutional by the state's attorney general.
