Sherrill insists NJ a Dem stronghold ahead of Obama visit, rejecting GOP momentum: 'Not a purple state'

"New Jersey is not a red state. I love you guys, but New Jersey is not a red state," Sherrill told supporters Saturday as she remains in a close contest with Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli heading into Election Day.

"I've got some even better news, guys. New Jersey is not a purple state. . . . New Jersey is a blue state! That's right. That is right. I have seen the polling numbers, guys. I've seen it. I've seen it. So when we vote, we win," Sherrill added. "Let's get out every vote and let's show them the power of labor!"

Among those who say they are extremely enthusiastic about voting this year, Ciattarelli is ahead by five points - but among those either extremely or very enthusiastic, it's Sherrill by four. That's because more Republicans feel extremely enthusiastic (52%) than Democrats (40%).

Obama is expected in Norfolk, Virginia, earlier Saturday afternoon to campaign for Abigal Spanberger, a former House Democrat who is facing off against Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in the governor's race there.

"That's not the way we want to run New Jersey. That's not - we don't want no king. That's right. That is right. So that's why I'm running for governor," Sherrill added.

"It's not too much to ask to invest in workers. It's not too much to ask to get a good wage. And so I have to tell you, it's all on the line here. There are only two states in the nation with these races. New Jersey and Virginia," Sherrill said.

Fox News' Dana Blanton contributed to this report.