FAA meltdown strands NJ Gov. Sherrill at Dem conference in Denver

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is among the thousands of travelers stranded after an air traffic control breakdown that grounded all flights nationwide for more than five hours Friday.

Sherrill left New Jersey late Thursday and was expected to return Friday evening, a spokesperson said. She’s now expected back sometime Saturday morning.

The governor was among a number of prominent Democrats who went to Denver to attend the “What’s Next” conference, a meeting about the future of the party. U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, who ran for president in 2020 and is seen as a possible 2028 contender, was also at the conference…

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