Democrats Take Their Stunts To New Jersey

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It’s not uncommon to see politicians pull political stunts ahead of major elections, and there can be no mistaking the motivation of the flurry of New Jersey Democrats who flooded to an immigration detention center in the state in “support” of an alleged hunger strike with just months to go before the midterms.

But for those who prefer facts over histrionics, it’s important to get some things clear. (RELATED: Markwayne Mullin Steps On Virtue Signaling Landmine)

Delaney Hall, a 1,000-bed facility, was re-opened last year and immediately drew outrage from Democrats keen to capitalize on broader left-wing opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Newark, New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka thrust himself into the spotlight at that time, conveniently as he was campaigning to be the state’s next governor.

The complaints made now by New Jersey officials including Sen. Andy Kim and Gov. Mikie Sherrill as well as the dozens of protesters who they joined, were made last year — a blend of baseless claims about conditions and general anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) rhetoric.

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