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Battleground Politics With Lauren Mayk

Battleground Politics With Lauren Mayk

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From voters to politicians, NBC10's Lauren Mayk explores the dynamics and decisions happening in one of the country’s key political battlegrounds - Pennsylvania - along with New Jersey and Delaware.© NBC Philadelphia Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Mikie Sherrill talks showdown with Jack Ciattarelli in NJ Governor’s race
    Jun 26 2025

    After winning the Democratic nomination in the primary, Mikie Sherrill will face off against Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the race for New Jersey’s governor. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Sherill speaks with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk about the upcoming election, her plan for the Garden State and much more.

    Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

    0:47 -- Reactions to New York’s mayoral primary and Zohran Mamdani

    2:45 – Differences between Sherrill, Murphy and Ciattarelli

    4:32 -- Affordability in New Jersey

    6:49 -- Tax credit program for seniors

    8:09 -- New Jersey's cooperation with ICE under Sherrill administration

    9:59 -- Sherill administration relationship with President Trump

    12:22 -- Abortion and healthcare

    14:26 -- Conflict between Israel and Iran

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    17 mins
  • GOP nominee Jack Ciattarelli talks race for NJ governor
    Jun 16 2025

    Jack Ciattarelli won the Republican primary for New Jersey governor and will face off against the Democratic nominee Rep. Mikie Sherrill. Fresh off his primary victory, Ciattarelli spoke with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk in the latest episode of Battleground Politics.

    Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

    1:50 Affordability and reducing income taxes

    2:45 Plans to reduce size of NJ government

    4:00 Appointing an attorney general

    5:00 Working with Trump and National Guard

    5:50 Chaos at Jersey Shore and prosecuting minors

    6:30 Civil disturbances

    7:20 Sanctuary cities, not restricting state police

    8:00 Immigrant trust directive

    8:30 Abortion

    9:50 Support from Trump

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    12 mins
  • Mayor Marty Small, challenger Bob McDevitt talk the current state and future of Atlantic City
    Jun 4 2025

    Incumbent Marty Small and his challenger Bob McDevitt will face off in Atlantic City's mayoral race in the New Jersey Democratic primary. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Small and McDevitt both speak with Lauren Mayk about the upcoming primary, the issues Atlantic City faces and why they both believe they're the best person to lead the city. Lauren also asks Mayor Small about the charges he is facing in an alleged abuse case.

    Here's a full breakdown of the episode:

    Interview with Marty Small

    00:51 -- Why Marty Small believes he should be reelected

    3:13 -- Mayor Small addresses abuse allegations

    4:11 -- Message for voters who question Small's judgment

    4:54 -- Safety issues in Atlantic City

    5:49 -- Cleanliness in Atlantic City

    6:56 -- Making people feel safer

    8:14 -- Finances in Atlantic City

    11:03 -- Smoking, marijuana in Atlantic City

    13:17 -- What Atlantic City would look like if Small is reelected

    Interview with Bob McDevitt

    13:57 -- Why Bob McDevitt wants to be mayor

    14:27 -- How McDevitt would approach being mayor as a former union leader

    15:30 -- Getting more people to visit Atlantic City

    16:33 -- Safety in Atlantic City

    20:31 -- Smoking, marijuana in Atlantic City

    24:08 -- Finances in Atlantic City

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    28 mins
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