Julie Roginsky

NJN News will provide complete live coverage of Governor Jon Corzine’s Budget Message to a joint session of the New Jersey State Legislature on Tuesday, February 26, at 11:30 am. Kent Manahan hosts the program live from the Trenton studios with senior political correspondent Michael Aron at the State House.  This special public affairs program will be simulcast on NJN Public Radio, and web cast and archived on the NJN web site.  The budget message will be rebroadcast on NJN Public Television at 10 pm. 

An interesting observation on NJN last night from Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky: if the Republicans nominate 71-year-old John McCain, who won the New Jersey GOP presidential primary by a huge margin on Tuesday, does that take the issue of Frank Lautenberg’s age (84) off the table in the race for United States Senator?

In a sign that Congressman Steven Rothman continues to gear up for a future U.S. Senate bid, he has hired veteran political consultants Julie Roginsky and Bill Maer to help him with political and media strategies, and Danielle Leigh -- who was until recently U.S. Senator Robert Menendez's chief fundraiser -- to step up his fundraising operation. Roginsky and Maer, whose firm is based in Rothman's congressional district, have been involved in key statewide and national campaigns over the last few cycles.

“Too Little, Too Late?�
It’s Called SENIORITY

Why Filling Out Menendez’s Unexpired Term Is More Important that Playing Politics

VOTERS DESERVE A REPRESENTATIVE WHO WANTS TO REPRESENT THEM
Joe Vas Fails to File For the Special Election to Fill Out Menendez’s Vacancy, Ignoring the Needs of the District

(West New York) – Despite repeated and hypocritical claims of public service, 13th Congressional District candidate Joseph Vas failed yesterday to file nominating petitions to run for the special election that would fill the vacancy in the 13th Congressional District this November. Governor Corzine recently ordered a special election primary to run concurrently with the regular congressional elections on June 6th. The winner of the special primary will run as the Democratic nominee in the November election to fill out the remainder of former Congressman Menendez’s unexpired term immediately following the general election this fall. The 13th Congressional District vacancy arose when Menendez was appointed to the United States Senate earlier this year by Governor Corzine.

Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage Endorses Albio Sires for Congress

(Elizabeth) – Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage today endorsed former Speaker Albio Sires for Congress, citing his commitment to urban revitalization, education and homeland security.

“Albio Sires and I are both mayors of cities that have experienced incredible growth and renewal over the past decade,� said Bollwage. “Whether it is sponsoring legislation that provides incentives to businesses that create jobs in the community, allowing good students to attend community college for free or increasing funding for homeland security, Albio Sires has been a leader for Elizabeth and the state. There is no one more qualified to be our next congressman and no one more prepared to improve the quality of life for Elizabeth’s families.�

Outgoing Assembly Speaker Albio Sires has signed up two key Democratic consulting firms to help him win the 13th district House seat being vacated by Robert Menendez: Message & Media, headed by Brad Lawrence and Steve DeMicco, and Comprehenive Communications Group, run by Julie Roginsky and Bill Maer.