Statement from Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill on Proposed Senate Shutdown Deal

TRENTON — Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill released the following statement slamming the Senate’s proposed shutdown deal:

"I ran for office to deliver for New Jerseyans, even in the face of Washington leadership that keeps failing people. And last week we won with a broad coalition after laying out a plan that takes bold action on costs, despite political pressure and people saying it couldn't be done. Voters made it clear: the American people want leadership with a backbone. And at a critical moment when they need leaders to stay strong under pressure, the Senate is on the brink of caving on a bill that the American people can't afford.

"Make no mistake, if this deal passes, it will lead to New Jerseyans paying far more for their healthcare, when they are already paying more and more for everything. Making this deal is malpractice — we have more than 9 million people in New Jersey who are counting on us to fight for them, and instead Washington is putting them in harm’s way. Not on my watch."