'Tickle Me Elmo With a Switchblade': Andy Kim Tees Up Seismic Shift in New Jersey Politics.

In this article, it is reported that Democratic Rep. Andy Kim has emerged as the front-runner to replace indicted Sen. Robert Menendez in New Jersey politics. Kim challenged Menendez after the senator and his wife were charged with accepting bribes. Kim also faced competition from Tammy Murphy, the wife of Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. The article highlights the importance of the county ballot system in New Jersey politics and how Kim successfully fought against it. If Kim wins the Senate seat, he aims to be seen as a hardworking legislator. The article also discusses the potential impact of the county line system's demise on future elections in New Jersey. [Extracted from the article]