If I Were a Republican Strategist in East Brunswick…

38% With Zero Effort? That’s Not a Fluke

In the last mayoral election, Republican Eugene DeMarzo didn’t campaign. At all. No signs. No ground game. No Facebook ads. Despite that, he still walked away with 38% of the vote. That’s not just impressive—it’s a roadmap.

The Winning Formula: Divide and Conquer

If I were running strategy with no moral compass, here’s how I’d flip East Brunswick:
Find an “independent” (he / she is out there) who leans just liberal enough to attract disillusioned Democrats but not so far off-center that they alienate the middle. A clean image. A few populist buzzwords. Maybe even a subtle dig at “career politicians.”

The goal? Split the left-leaning vote just enough to let a Republican sneak in with 40%.

Find the Right Republican—and Let Them Speak

Here’s the real move: find a Republican who can speak clearly, confidently, and passionately about the issues. Someone comfortable in front of a camera. Someone with real leadership skills who listens to residents and actually wants the job for the right reasons—not just the title.

These people exist. They’re just in hiding right now—because they believe there’s no path to victory.
But what if there was?

When Leaders Forget Who They Serve

Parties lose their way. Politicians get too comfortable. And that’s exactly what’s happening with our current mayor. The same man who once made people feel heard now feels distant—more focused on optics than outcomes. More loyal to political alliances than to the residents who put him there.

This Can Happen—And It Might Already Be Happening

Don’t assume East Brunswick is safe. A divided vote is all it takes. One more cycle of frustration, one more wave of local issues brushed aside, and the math starts working against the incumbents.

If you’re not paying attention, the switch will happen before you even realize it.