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Christie on Obama visit, budget poll numbers and Albin confirmation
Republican gubernatorial nominee Chris Christie said he doesn't know for sure whether any of President Obama's luster will rub off on embattled Gov.
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Democratic powerbrokers say Christie is Corzine's best assett
Just a few months ago, Charles Wowkanech, one of the most powerful labor leaders in New Jersey and a key player in Democratic politics, worried that the party faithful would not muster enough enthusiasm to propel Gov.
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Morning News Digest: July 3, 2009
With the PolitickerNJ.com Wake-Up Call e-mailed to your inbox, phone, Blackberry or PDA first thing in the morning, you can get a rundown of New Jersey's top political headlines.
Malone: Corzine's Election-Year Budget Cements Grim Future for New Jersey Middle Class Taxpayers
Assembly Republican Budget Officer Joe Malone issued the following statement today in response to Governor Corzine signing the Fiscal Year 2010 budget: "This budget is filled with the same deception, deferral and diversions that have placed New Jersey on the brink of bankruptcy.
Cryan: Christie Should Denounce Sanford's Rga
"The hypocrisy of Christie's candidacy is exposed with every advertising dollar he continues to accept in Mark Sanford's name" TRENTON - " Democratic State Chairman Joseph Cryan today called on Republican gubernatorial nominee Chris Christie to publicly denounce the Mark Sanford led Republican Governor's Association and refuse to accept their ...
EPA Approves State's Emissions Standards
New Jersey, along with 13 other states, received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to establish greenhouse gas emissions standards for motor vehicles as part of a federal effort to stop climate change, Governor Jon S. Corzine announced today, June 30.. a oeWe applaud the EPA for taking this action and recognizing the critical ...
'One-gun' vote had politics, deceit
As a member of the National Rifle Association, I was notified by e-mail on June 24 about the "one-gun-per-month" legislation that was to be voted on by the state Legislature the next day.
50 States, 50 Stories -- 2009 Edition
The 2010 landscape lost a great Southern name when Sue Bell Cobb, the Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, announced she's not running for governor.
Doblin: Transformers in the back seat of a Toyota
TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen" was the No. 1 film at the box office last weekend.
Corzine Joins Suit to Overturn Sports Betting Ban
Gov. Jon Corzine has formally joined a lawsuit that seeks to overturn a federal ban on sports betting in New Jersey and 45 other states.
Polistina and Amodeo: Loss of Two More High Profile Companies a...
POLISTINA AND AMODEO: LOSS OF TWO MORE HIGH PROFILE COMPANIES A TESTAMENT TO CORZINE'S FAILED LEADERSHIP As two more high-profile New Jersey companies prepare to close shop and relocate to other states in July, Assembly Republican members Vince Polistina and John Amodeo today said they expect the exodus of businesses from New Jersey to continue ...
New Jersey Gets Green Light to Move Forward with Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Program
New Jersey, along with 13 other states, received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to establish greenhouse gas emissions standards for motor vehicles as part of a federal effort to stop climate change, Governor Jon S. Corzine announced today.
Democrats gain advantage in District 1 Assembly race
After being on the defensive for months now, 1st District Assemblymen Nelson Albano and Matt Milam had a very good week.
Mayor O'Leary, county Dem chief blame politics for subpoenas in South Amboy, Perth Amboy
State authorities last month delivered a subpoena to Perth Amboy officials as part of their investigation into a business relationship with the city and an insurance company owned by South Amboy Mayor John O'Leary. O'Leary, who is a Democrat candidate for the assembly in the 19th District, would not confirm or deny his knowledge of the subpoena.
North Carolina-based pollster puts Christie ahead of Corzine by 10
A survey from a Democratic North Carolina-based polling firm puts Republican gubernatorial nominee Chris Christie ahead of Democratic incumbent Jon Corzine by 10 points in the New Jersey gubernatorial race.
Christie spends as Corzine raises money in NJ race
TRENTON, N.J. - Campaign finance reports released Wednesday show the candidates for governor in New Jersey took contrasting approaches just before and after the June 2 primary.
Corzine scraps plans to freeze insurance program for low-income families
Gov. Jon Corzine is scrapping plans to freeze parent enrollment in the NJ FamilyCare health insurance program for working poor families .
N.J. Gov candidate Chris Christie tries to move past questions on federal contracts
Chris Christie walked out of a blockbuster congressional hearing last week with an air of defiance, saying he survived a political booby trap and would get right back to his own campaign agenda.
104 New Troopers Graduate Academy
Governor Jon Corzine, Attorney General Anne Milgram and State Police Superintendent Colonel Joseph R. Fuentes today presented badges to New Jersey's newest state troopers during graduation ceremonies at the Ritacco Center.
Ignoring Known Gun Traffickers, Corzine Targets Gun Rights Instead
You've got to wonder what Governor Corzine's political handlers are thinking these days.