Shaq to back Democrat after GOP Christie endorsement in ’13
NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey native and former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal is backing Democrat Phil Murphy in this year’s contest to succeed Republican Gov. Chris Christie.
Murphy campaign spokesman Dan Bryan says O’Neal will formally endorse Murphy on Monday. He had no further details.
O’Neal backed Christie in his 2013 re-election bid, calling the governor a “great man” and even appearing in an ad for him. Christie cannot seek re-election because of term limits.
Murphy is leading GOP Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno in the polls ahead of the Nov. 7 election.