Kayleigh McEnany, in an episode of her show ‘Saturday in America,’ expressed her disagreement with the framing of Mikie Sherrill as a ‘moderate’ by the media and political observers. McEnany called out the narrative, suggesting that the focus should be redirected to the growing influence of Zohran Mamdani on conservative-leaning platforms. While Sherrill, a former U.S. representative, has been portrayed as a centrist candidate in the New Jersey gubernatorial race, McEnany argued that Mamdani’s rise as a prominent figure on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime’ is a more significant development for the political landscape. She stated that the media’s attention to Sherrill’s moderate label has distracted from the more transformative potential of Mamdani’s political trajectory in the state. McEnany’s remarks reflect a broader strategy within conservative media to highlight progressive voices and their impact on mainstream politics, particularly in states like New Jersey where ideological divisions are pronounced. The discussion highlights the role of cable news and talk radio in shaping public perception and political discourse during high-stakes elections.