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A New Jersey Democratic councilman is breaking with his party to throw his support behind Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the heated race for governor.

Councilman Jeff Lewis, of Branchville, said his party’s nominee is "not cut out for the job."

"She hasn’t done anything to enthuse me," Lewis said Wednesday on " America Reports ."

"All she keeps running with her commercials is the fact she’s a helicopter pilot and a mom of four, and she thinks she’s going to be able to lower electrical bills, which I think she’s going to have a very hard time doing."

The endorsement comes as major Democratic figures line up to support their nominee, including former President Barack Obama , Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and former Tr

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