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RADICAL ALERT: Bernie Sanders Acolyte Set to JOIN THE SQUAD in New Jersey Special Election

Gary FranchiApril 16, 2026220 views
RADICAL ALERT: Bernie Sanders Acolyte Set to JOIN THE SQUAD in New Jersey Special Election
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New Jersey Patriots, brace yourselves. The Garden State is about to send another radical leftist to Congress who will make AOC look moderate by comparison.

Thursday's special election to replace Democrat Governor Mikie Sherrill's old House seat is virtually guaranteed to result in the election of Analilia Mejia, a self-described "social justice activist" and former political operative for Socialist Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign. And yes, she's already being touted as the newest member of "The Squad."

Let that sink in for a moment. While President Trump is working tirelessly to secure our border, bring back American manufacturing, and restore common sense to our government, New Jersey Democrats are doubling down on the same failed progressive policies that have turned cities like San Francisco and Portland into crime-ridden wastelands.

Another Squad Member? Seriously?

Mejia's background reads like a progressive activist's dream resume and every patriotic American's nightmare. Her time with Sanders' campaign means she's been thoroughly indoctrinated in the socialist policies that would fundamentally transform America into something our Founders would never recognize.

This is what happens when establishment Republicans fail to mount serious challenges in winnable districts. Instead of fighting for every seat, we're essentially handing over another House vote to the radical left on a silver platter.

The timing couldn't be worse. As President Trump works to implement his America First agenda with Republican majorities in Congress, every single House seat matters. Having another Squad member voting lockstep with the progressive wing means more obstruction, more resistance, and more theatrical grandstanding instead of governing.

What This Means for America

Make no mistake – Mejia's election isn't just about New Jersey. It's about the broader battle for the soul of our nation. Every radical progressive elected to Congress becomes another voice pushing for open borders, Green New Deal nonsense, and socialist economic policies that would devastate working families.

The question Patriots across America should be asking is simple: How many more radical activists are we going to allow into the halls of Congress before we wake up and realize our constitutional republic is under siege from within?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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ConservativeVoiceVerifiedApr 17, 2026
Does anyone know what this candidate's specific policy positions are beyond just being endorsed by Bernie? I want to know exactly what we're dealing with here so I can inform my neighbors in the district.
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PatriotMom2016VerifiedApr 18, 2026
Here we go again - another far-left extremist ready to waste taxpayer money on socialist pipe dreams. New Jersey voters need to wake up and see what's happening to their state before it's too late.
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TaxpayerFirstVerifiedApr 18, 2026
Exactly! Look what happened to NYC with AOC's influence - businesses fleeing left and right.