Hathaway Questions Mejia’s “Capture Governing Power” Remarks, Contrasts Activist Politics with Results-Driven Leadership | Parsippany Focus
MORRIS COUNTY — New Jersey 11th District Republican nominee Joe Hathaway hasreleased a new videoresponding to remarks made by Congresswoman Analilia Mejia in which she described her political playbook as. . .
MORRIS COUNTY — New Jersey 11th District Republican nominee Joe Hathaway hasreleased a new videoresponding to remarks made by Congresswoman Analilia Mejia in which she described her political playbook as “capturing governing power,” shaping narratives, identifying “villains,” and making demands. The comments came during a progressive forum in which Mejia outlined what she called“the assignment”for organizers. Hathaway said the remarks provide voters with a revealing glimpse into Mejia’s dangerous views on politics and governance. “Most people enter public service because they want to solve problems, improve their communities, and make life better for the people they represent,” saidHathaway. “What voters heard from Analilia Mejia was something much more sinister and calculated. In her own words, politics is about capturing power, injecting theories of change, identifying villains, and making demands. Her vision of leadership is a dark path that will lead us towards a dystopian, anti-American future. ”Mejia’s comments closely resemble the power-based organizing model popularized by activist and communist sympathizer Saul Alinsky and embraced by many radical progressive political movements, where political success is measured not simply by winning elections, but by suppressing dissent, controlling narratives, and executing government takeover to advance an ideological agenda. Hathaway argued that such an approach is increasingly disconnected from the everyday concerns of families and that now is the time for a responsible, steady leader to represent New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. “Working families across New Jersey’s 11th District don’t want political extremism or ideological power struggles,”Hathawaycontinued. “They’re worried about rising costs, public safety, greater affordability, and building a better future for their children. As Mayor of Randolph, my focus was always on delivering results and bringing people together. Analilia Mejia talks about capturing power. I’m focused on fixing problems and returning our state to sanity. That’s the choice voters will have in November. ”The video is the latest in a series released by the Hathaway campaign highlighting what it describes as a growing contrast between Hathaway’s record of local leadership and Mejia’s increasingly activist-oriented approach to public office. Joe Hathaway is the Republican nomineefor Congressin New Jersey’s 11th District. Hathaway has served on the Randolph Township Council since 2022, and is the immediate past Mayor. He lives in Randolph with his wife Whitney, and their three young children. Press ReleaseThe above press release was submitted to Parsippany Focus. Focus policy is print the content verbatim as submitted.