CAMDEN - U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (D-1) this afternoon reunited with his former congressional colleague, former U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill.

"If you have to lose someone, this is a good way to lose 'em - when they become governor," Norcross said.

The South Jersey working class congressman hopes to gain another ally in D.C., and that's Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock.

Mullock's running in the November general against incumbent U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-1).

Norcross said for one, he knows that if Mullock gets in there, he won't change parties out of political expediency, a slap at former Democrat Van Drew.

Moreover, "Mayor Mullock understands that region better than anyone," Norcross added. "He is fundamentally a Jersey Shore guy. He cares about the Jersey Shore because he's lived it. I think he'll make a great congressman."

How does he win?

The Cook Report pegs the district plus five Republican.

"First and foremost, the cuts in Medicaid - the highest percentage are in that district, that's the biggest issue," said Norcross, referring to President Donald Trump's so-called Big Beautiful Bill.

"Affordability," the Congressman added. "The fact that he supported this war, that's taking money out of everyone pocket. Just go to the gas station. Change that and you can change the world."

For (the FULL!) InsiderNJ interview with Congtressman Norcross, please see below:

Editor's Note: As a point of clarification, CD-2 stands - according to the Cook Report - a "Solid Republican" District at plus 5.

In addition, in the video, InsiderNJ notes that the Cook Report moved CD-2 from plus 10 "R" to plus 5, which is not true. The district has held a solid Republican plus 5 rating for at least six years. Cook notes: "The seat opted for Trump by 13 points so a huge wave would have to hit the Jersey Shore to put the seat in play." What is true is that Republican nominee for Governor Jack Ciattarelli carried the district by 7 points in the 2025 election and Democrats see Trump's unpopularity - and consequently the potential for depressed "R" turnout, putting the seat in play. InsiderNJ apologizes for the error.