Norcross suggests South Jersey support for Tammy Murphy for U.S. Senate – New Jersey Globe

In a closed-door lunch with current and future Democratic legislators, county chairs, and party insiders from South Jersey on Wednesday, Democratic powerbroker George E. Norcross II indicated that he is likely to support First Lady Tammy Murphy for U.S. Senate, according to two attendees who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Norcross implied that he expects Murphy to have organization lines in South Jersey in her bid for Bob Menendez’s seat, but that she will need to go through the process in some counties with open conventions, including Atlantic and Cape May.

Burlington County Democrats will likely get a pass from Norcross since their local congressman, Rep. Andy Kim (D-Moorestown, is an announced candidate for Senate.   That doesn’t mean Murphy will cede Burlington to Kim and could seek support at their convention.

Menendez has declined to say if he will run, but few expect he will.

Norcross had dinner on Friday night with Gov. Phil Murphy and his top political advisor, George Helmy – all three ate chicken – where 2024 politics was part of the conversation.

Tammy Murphy is expected to enter the race formally next week.