The Sussex County Republican establishment appears to be “all-in” supporting Donald Trump for President. And that may end up hurting Sussex County.

A couple of days ago, after blaming everyone but himself for the Transportation Trust Fund crisis, Chris Christie told reporters that few New Jersey motorists even noticed the effects of the road and bridge repair shutdown he ordered.

Congressman Scott Garrett has refused to return campaign contributions he received from a convicted serial child molester -- former House Speaker Dennis Hastert. Garrett’s refusal caused the Star Ledger editorial board to review Garrett’s grim record on victim issues, going back to his days in the New Jersey Assembly.

Earlier this week, the annual drawing took place at the Sussex County Clerk’s office for party position on this November’s ballot.  Democrats lucked out this year. We got the top line in Sussex County.

It looks like Donald Trump has given up on New Jersey.

Visitor traffic at the SCDC booth at the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show has been wonderful. As a result of this year’s presidential campaign, visitors on the whole have been especially friendly, which bodes well for November’s election.