Sherrill insists NJ a Dem stronghold ahead of Obama visit, rejecting GOP momentum: 'Not a purple state'

New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill insisted Saturday that her state is a Democratic stronghold ahead of a campaign event with former President Barack Obama, in an apparent rejection of Republican momentum there."New Jersey is not a red state. I love you guys, but New Jersey is not a red state," Sherrill told supporters Saturday as she remains in a close contest with Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli heading into Election Day."I've got some even better news guys. New Jersey is not a purple state... New Jersey is a blue state! That's right. That is right. I have seen the polli