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el Jefe
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.
The kiss of Barack
By our count, after Tuesday night Barack Obama now has a 3-4 record in New Jersey elections.
Read More >Joe D's favor with Christie doesn't deter Menendez
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.
Read More >Codey to announce tobacco legislation in NYC
State Sen. Dick Codey is scheduled to appear today with New York City Mayoral candidate Christine Quinn to announce new tobacco legislation.
Read More >Sweeney fundraiser for Buono exceeds goal
Senate President Steve Sweeney helped raise more than $50,000 for gubernatorial hopeful Barbara Buono, according to a source.
Read More >The faces in the room
In the euphoric Fulop crowd tonight could be glimpsed the faces of numerous political insiders...
Read More >Christie admin. legal foe nominated to Rutgers board
Attorney William Tambussi, who has argued on behalf of state Democrats in several legal cases against Republicans and the Christie administration, was nominated by the governor today to the Rutgers Board of Governors.
Read More >Union official gets six months on embezzlement charges
The president of Local 148 of the Production Workers Union was sentenced today to six months in prison for conspiring with the secretary-treasurer/recording secretary to steal money from the union by taking unauthorized salary increases and bonuses, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
Read More >Sweeney to host Buono fundraiser
The Senate President will host a fundraiser Tuesday in honor of presumptive Democratic gubernatorial nominee Barbara Buono.
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The origins of Lonegan versus Sabrin
The rift between Steve Lonegan and Murray Sabrin goes back to 2008.
Read More >Op-Ed
Bowser's Farewell
BY BOB BOWSER To the citizens of the great city of East Orange, I am eternally grateful that you have allowed me to serve as your Mayor for the past sixteen years. As a community of concerned citizens, you have been willing participants in... Read More >
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