The return of Hurricane Sandy: Cunningham to seek re-election in LD 31
By Max Pizarro | January 18th, 2013 - 2:20pm
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State Sen. Sandra B. Cunningham (D-31) announced today she is seeking re-election in 2013 in the 31st Legislative District, which includes Jersey City and Bayonne.

“There’s still a lot of work to be done in creating jobs, addressing crime issues, and improving education,” said Cunningham. “That’s why I want to continue the progress we have made in improving the quality of life in our communities.”

The senator was a rumored mayoral candidate this year.

The Back Room

I got you babe...

Presumptive Democratic gubernatorial nominee Barbara Buono today released an internet ad featuring cameos from a couple of Bono's and a Cuomo.

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Wake-Up Call

Morning News Digest - May 20, 2013

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Op-Ed

Time to have the talk we hope to avoid but can’t

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Quote of the Day

Quote of the day

"The frustration is she might as well have named Joe Cryan her choice for state party chair because Jason O'Donnell is simply a beard for Joe Cryan." - State Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3).

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Poll

How do you grade Buono's choice for state party chair?
A. I'm a Republican, so GREAT!!
25%
A. Outstanding. Exemplary leader: firefighter, family man, Democrat with a capital D!
25%
B. Good guy, a decent choice - not great.
13%
C. A good guy - even great guy - kneecapped by awful politics all around.
25%
D. A poor choice.
0%
F. A disaster. Expect Democrats to endure HUGE losses in November.
13%

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