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Buono officially chooses O'Donnell
ATLANTIC CITY – The Democratic Party’s presumptive gubernatorial nominee officially tapped Jason O’Donnell as chairman of the state party.
Read More >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.
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Buono officially chooses O'Donnell
ATLANTIC CITY – The Democratic Party’s presumptive gubernatorial nominee officially tapped Jason O’Donnell as chairman of the state party.
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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 >
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“You represent the grit and tenacity that make Jersey City special. Thank you for believing in this great American experiment called democracy.” - Jersey City Mayor-elect Steve Fulop, to supporters at his victory party last night.
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