Trenton, N.J. – In the middle of New Jersey’s contentious governor’s race, Republican and conservatives on social media have latched onto a new line of mocking Democratic candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill: calling her “Becky.”

First they called her “Vanilla Harris” and “East Coast Kamala”, now she’s just Becky and Rebecca online to many on the right.

The nickname, drawn from her legal name Rebecca Michelle Sherrill ( Hedberg), has taken hold on social media, where critics use it to paint her as inauthentic or privileged. The label comes as Sherrill faces heightened scrutiny over her military record and congressional voting history.

Key Points • Conservatives online have branded Mikie Sherrill as “Becky,” mocking her legal name. • The attacks coincide with controversy over leaked militar

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