Watson ousted in Central Ward Dem fight
By EditorDwight Brown, an ally of Newark political leader Stephen Adubato, was elected Central Ward Democratic Chairman tonight. He defeated incumbent Blonnie Watson, and Jermaine James, an ally of Newark Mayor Cory Booker.
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deal, or no deal
what happenned to the "deal" that was being negotiated by Ron Rice and Adubato this morning, as reported by Wally?
Cory is a failure to some and a disappointment
to many. He has little time to rebound. I'm hoping he forms some better coaltions of support than he has in the past. his buddies have all chose to make big bucks and discard him. He needs a straight shooting politco beside him STAT!