A battle for the GOP’s soul

N.J. voters turned their backs on Republicans. Can these women save the party?
Alyssa Dawson is trying to reshape the New Jersey Republican Party from within. It's been an uphill battle. Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media
By Adam Clark | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Editor's Note
This is the fourth installment in the series, Forever Blue?, examining what it means to be a Republican in New Jersey in 2021 as the state leans increasingly toward the Democrats.

Alyssa Dawson’s voice hardened as she realized where the conversation was headed.

It was time to explain herself. Dawson, 28, is so tired of explaining herself.

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About the Authors
Reporting
Adam Clark is an enterprise reporter covering education, politics and everything else New Jersey. Email him at [email protected] or connect on Twitter at @realAdamClark.
Project editor
Christopher Kelly is senior director of news and innovation. Follow him on Twitter @ChrisKelly74 or email him at [email protected].
Editing
Jeff Roberts is an editor supervising health and other coverage for NJ Advance Media. Email him at [email protected] or connect on Twitter at @thejrob.
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