This is some of the most unintentionally hilarious, gobsmackingly truthful, and greatest political theater I've seen in a long time.
I know you are all familiar with New Jersey's mouth that roared, Senator Corey Booker.
THERE IS DARKNESS AND WIND
But even Corey Booker, who has been inexplicably sent to the U.S. Senate by New Jersey voters since 2013, and spent a total of 28 years in elected office, has to get himself reelected every six years.
And this is one of those cycles. His turn.
Normally, the guy running against him is some hopeful Republican sacrificial lamb who either is rich enough to do it and figures he can score, or just a face because the party needed it. No one even remembers who after the ballots drop and everyone goes home until the next round.
This time, though, there are a couple of memorable things about Spartacus's opponent, a seemingly mild-mannered businessman, deputy mayor of the smallish city of Tabernacle, and Navy veteran.
First, the shock of silver hair crowning Justin Murphy's head is amazing, no doubt.
Justin Murphy for US Senate - Debate at Rider University with Gloucester County Republicans https://t.co/Njiuy9Mn4a
— Justin Murphy for United States Senate 2026 (@JerseyJustinUSA) October 11, 2026
But it's what comes out of his mouth that will rock you back on your heels, pump that fist in the air, and shout, 'HELLS, YEAH!' in gobsmacked admiration and the stunned realization that you are agreeing with a guy from NEW JERSEY.
Listen to this, my friends...and watch Booker's face.
FINISH IT
U.S. Sen. candidate Justin Murphy (@JerseyJustinUSA) (R-NJ) calls on President Trump to "finish" the Iran war and tells him to "put your cowboy hat on and get out there and kick some ass and get this done." https://t.co/8bCAw4jw3c
— CSPAN (@cspan) October 8, 2026
HOLY SMOKES!
Booker is absolutely flummoxed. He's trying not to sneer and shake his head, but really it's more about just keeping his jaw off the floor. All he can do is yell, 'Wow' and the crowd erupts in cheers.
Murphy gives Booker a big, old smile.
ZOMG, priceless
Booker has no answer for what just happened or what the man said, because every word out of Murphy's mouth was true. But he does try, whipping out 'trillions of dollars' and the always effective 'quagmire.'
.@SenBooker (D-NJ) calls opponent Justin Murphy's (R-NJ) foreign policy "cowboy foreign policy" and says this approach in the past has ended in "eight trillion dollars spent in foreign wars in the Middle East, and none of them have ended well." https://t.co/DEY2YK2zHu
— CSPAN (@cspan) October 8, 2026
Murphy shuts Booker down pretty effectively in his 30-second response, having said he 'sailed through the Straight of Hormuz four times as a nineteen-year-old sailor.'
Booker has no such experience.
Another awkward moment was when Murphy answered a question on sanctuary cities and opened with an unequivocal statement.
I TAKE A VERY STRONG STANCE AGAINST SANCTUARY STATES AND SANCTUARY POLICIES AND SANCTUARY JURISDICTION SINCE I THINK THEY HAVE BEEN A DISASTER
NJ Sen Candidate @JerseyJustinUSA response on Illegal immigration Our people have been killed, 6 year old kid that was raped, and crimes committed on us because illegals were protected from sanctuary state nonsense, that needs to end! https://t.co/UGK74FiRjF
— Wake Up NJ 🇺🇸 New Jersey (@wakeupnj) October 11, 2026
THEY INCENTIVIZE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AND ARE A MAGNET FOR CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIENS
And then he relates a horrific story, which, as he points out, would have never happened had a six-year-old victim's illegal attacker been either stopped from entering the country to begin with or deported when found.
Murphy is articulate, quick on his feet, and forceful when speaking, even when hecklers in the debate crowd challenge him, and he comes off terrifically.
What a shame it's New Jersey.
This was a wholesome moment.
Funny moment at the debate when @JustinMurphy came out after the break and said he was fixing his hair before this clip 😂 https://t.co/482LO3QW8n
— Wake Up NJ 🇺🇸 New Jersey (@wakeupnj) October 9, 2026
Besides the 'finish it'segment being set to Fortunate Son, someone has also racked up all the 'wow' moments.
😮5 x WOW’S from BOOKER C! ✊🏻🇺🇸 VOTE ONLY FOR JUSTIN MURPHY, NEW JERSEY!! https://t.co/87vguH24kX
— 🇺🇸 Ma𝕏’s Back Porch ☕️ (@MaxsBackPorch) October 12, 2026
It's been a long time since any NJ Republican candidate had 'wow' moments.
You all have to get out and vote for this guy if you live there.
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