the staff of the Ridgewood blog
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — What was supposed to be a routine campus rally for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill turned into an embarrassing scene at Rutgers University, where the congresswoman was repeatedly heckled, booed, and ultimately rushed out before engaging with protestors.
The event, held Wednesday at The Yard, a student housing complex near Rutgers’ main campus, drew only about a dozen visible supporters. But instead of energizing young voters, the campaign stop quickly spiraled out of control.
A Struggling Crowd and Awkward Pauses
Video from the event shows staffers pleading with attendees to “clap louder” and “move closer” as Sherrill attempted to deliver her speech. Awkward pauses and interruptions dominated the atmosphere, forcing organizers to blast music over the sound system in an attempt to drown out dissent.
Protestors shouted questions about public safety, women’s shelters, and democracy, while one attendee accused Sherrill of “destroying democracy.” Another pressed her about the lack of support services for women.
Sherrill Presses On, Then Gets Pressed Out
Despite the chaos, Sherrill leaned on her talking points — her Navy veteran background, warnings about Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli’s agenda, and sharp criticism of Donald Trump’s influence on New Jersey politics.
But the interruptions didn’t stop. Protestors continued pressing her on local issues and foreign policy concerns, including Gaza, forcing staff to intervene repeatedly.
Once the speech ended, Sherrill declined to answer follow-up questions, citing a “tight schedule.” Instead, she was quickly ushered away by campaign aides, leaving hecklers behind and fueling criticism that she dodged accountability.
Why This Matters
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Low turnout: Fewer than 15 visible supporters showed up, raising concerns about enthusiasm for her campaign.
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Voter disconnect: The heckling underscored tension between Sherrill and progressive voices who feel ignored.
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Optics problem: Being booed off stage at Rutgers — a Democratic stronghold — could signal larger struggles ahead in the general election.
Final Takeaway
Instead of a momentum-building rally, Mikie Sherrill’s Rutgers stop became a viral example of campaign missteps — with hecklers setting the tone, music drowning out dissent, and the candidate leaving without answers.
Whether this was just an isolated bad night or a preview of broader challenges remains to be seen as New Jersey’s governor’s race heats up.
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Vote Jack
There you have it. Vanilla Harris.
Vapid and has no plan.
Dems know she is a TERRIBLE candidate.
Yes, but she will continue the POS Murphy administration’s case against the Little Sisters of the Poor to make them provide contraceptive coverage……
So glad there are more and more people WAKING UP!!
Good friends with Keith Kazmark, Ridgewood Village manager. Hmmm
Gross
Vote for Jack to get NJ back.
None of this is relevant, come November NJ will return to its head in the sand and will vote democratic. There is no debate, for decades the democrats have controlled NJ, and if they can’t control the people, then they control the count.
Can we get some video or additional eyewitness corroboration?
Yeah I can see it now. Vote for Jack, and then a year and a half later. This guy is no damn good. I don’t trust any of them. Good luck.
Her first campaign was bankrolled by mini-mike Bloomberg
The Dems gerrymandered the district to get rid of Scott Garrett
WRITE IN BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN FOR GOVERNOR!!!
another woke leftist POS.
Vote Red in November, ….Electric costs through the foof, Insurance rates through the roof…property Taxes…through the roof……….time to flush these blue turds down the toilet.