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Buono Campaign unveils first television ad

By PolitickerNJ Staff | May 22nd, 2013 - 9:08am

The Buono for Governor campaign this morning unveiled its first television ad, “Another New Jersey."

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Cho to face Maguire in CD 5 primary

By Darryl R. Isherwood | May 21st, 2013 - 12:04pm

Roy Cho, a mergers and acquisitions attorney and former New Jersey gubernatorial aide has filed to run for Congress in the 5th Congressional District.

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I got you babe...

By Darryl R. Isherwood | May 20th, 2013 - 11:48am

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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Maguire files to challenge Garrett

By Darryl R. Isherwood | May 19th, 2013 - 7:54pm

Former Congressman Andy Maguire has filed paperwork to run in the 5th Congressional District.

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Buono officially chooses O'Donnell

By Matthew Arco | May 17th, 2013 - 11:01pm

ATLANTIC CITY – The Democratic Party’s presumptive gubernatorial nominee officially tapped Jason O’Donnell as chairman of the state party.

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el Jefe

By Darryl R. Isherwood | May 17th, 2013 - 9:11am

Perhaps taking a cue from the national GOP's struggle to attract minority - and particularly Hispanic - voters, Gov. Chris Christie has released a Spanish Language commerical titled Orgullo de New Jersey.


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The kiss of Barack

By PolitickerNJ Staff | May 16th, 2013 - 10:27pm

By our count, after Tuesday night Barack Obama now has a 3-4 record in New Jersey elections.

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Joe D's favor with Christie doesn't deter Menendez

By PolitickerNJ Staff | May 16th, 2013 - 1:58pm

Democrats didn't look like they were in a protest mood as hundreds jammed McLoones boathouse restaurant in West Orange Monday night, part of the Turtle Back Zoo complex where last month the county executive cut the ribbon for a new sea lion exhibit with his pal Gov. Chris Christie.

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Codey to announce tobacco legislation in NYC

By Darryl R. Isherwood | May 16th, 2013 - 8:34am

State Sen. Dick Codey is scheduled to appear today with New York City Mayoral candidate Christine Quinn to announce new tobacco legislation.

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Sweeney fundraiser for Buono exceeds goal

By Darryl R. Isherwood | May 15th, 2013 - 11:06am

Senate President Steve Sweeney helped raise more than $50,000 for gubernatorial hopeful Barbara Buono, according to a source.

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Op-Ed

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

By Tedford J. Taylor No topic is a less likely conversation-starter than our eventual deaths. Still, there is a lot to talk about. When polled, about 90 percent of people presented with end-of-life scenarios prefer the prospect of dying at home with... Read More >

Reassembling the American Dream

Preserve our open space and farmland

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Contributors

Donald
Scarinci
(5-22-2013) All Ethics Bills are Not Ethics Priorities -In New Jersey it remains OK for state legislators to make money from towns they represent, but it is... more »
Nakia
White
NEWARK - The Boys and Girls clubs hosted the professionally staged announcement for Shavar Jeffries’ Mayoral candidacy announcement. Over 400 supporters packed the gym, some of whom had already... more »
Jay
R. Lassiter
Chris Christie's recent "Lap Band" weight-loss surgery scoop remains the talk of the nation.... more »
Alan
Steinberg
Au Revoir, PolitickerNJ.com         Recently, I have been writing fewer columns as a contributing columnist for PolitickerNJ.com.  The reason:  I am busily involved with writing a new book.  The... more »

Quote of the Day

Quote of the day

"I'm beyond disgusted by his choice." - Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly on Paterson Councilman Anthony Davis' decision to back Gov. Chris Christie.

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Poll

What do you think of Christie walking into Paterson and landing the endorsement of Councilman Anthony Davis?
A. It just shows the governor's capacity to work with people. By the way, this election's over.
35%
B. BIG mistake. Christie just became the Steve Rothman of 2013. Why go into that hornet's nest??
18%
C. Meaningless theatrics.
47%

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