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Wally Edge
There is a good chance Gov. Jon Corzine will pick his running mate before July 16, if for no other reason than to get the Democratic Lt. Governor ... >
Bob Torricelli
It's called making perfection the enemy of the good and it's the first lesson of legislating.
Every legislative action involves ... >
Michael Patrick Carroll
In a rebuke to Judge Sotomayor, who found neither empathy nor justice for victims of obvious racial discrimination, the SCOTUS struck another blow ... >
Jeff Michaels
The re-election campaign of Governor Jon Corzine was down-right giddy this week when it was announced that the state's tax amnesty program ... >
Richard LaRossa
Who is minding the Asylum! >
Alan Steinberg
The legendary sports journalist, Jimmy Cannon of the now defunct New York Journal-American said of Howard Cosell: “His real name is Howard Cohen, ... >
Dr. Joseph Marbach
Based on the first Republican debate, which I had the opportunity to watch in the NJN studio and participate in a panel discussion afterwards, it ... >
Rob Tornoe
Joey Novick
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What is undoubtedly the most egregious case of ballot stuffing ever witnessed? Florida 2000? Ohio 2004? Nope, Iran ... >
Patricia Quattrocchi
Word on the "internet street" has it that all the "King Street Men" supposedly are busy gathering cash for Union County ... >
Murray Sabrin
Last week the New Jersey State Legislature passed a $29 billion budget for fiscal 2010 which begins on July 1, 2009. Governor Corzine's budget ... >
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- Conservatives angry at Lance, LoBiondo and Smith over cap-and-trade vote
- Young Atlantic City candidate drowns
- Battleground Monmouth and the Guadagno LG option
- Von Savage calls Shaftan 'reckless;' Lonegan backs primary challenges to three congressmen
- O'Leary tries to clear his name, and leadership looks to judge as possible replacement
- Former council candidate claims councilwoman-elect is a Florida resident
- Bramnick and the moderate LG option
- Obama to rally with Corzine on July 16th
- North Carolina-based pollster puts Christie ahead of Corzine by 10
- No Corzine LG pick this week
- Conservatives angry at Lance, LoBiondo and Smith over cap-and-trade vote
- Von Savage calls Shaftan 'reckless;' Lonegan backs primary challenges to three congressmen
- FDU: Christie leads Corzine by 6
- Obama to rally with Corzine on July 16th
- Former council candidate claims councilwoman-elect is a Florida resident
- Christie on Obama visit, budget poll numbers and Albin confirmation
- Pennacchio wants Jets to be proud of N.J. roots
- Bramnick and the moderate LG option
- Palmer not in LG mix
- North Carolina-based pollster puts Christie ahead of Corzine by 10
- Autistic man seeks Assembly seat in 37th
- Correction: Weiner departure was not his own idea
- In Edison, Choi rolls out his team
- Potential LG rivals Allen and Weinberg ally for county committee reform legislation
- Torricelli on COAH
- Two N.J. super delegates go to Obama; Norcross backs Obama; key Clinton supporters endorse Obama
- At energy policy meeting, Rose fights with cabinet and walks away
- Sixteen Democrats are on Norcross' short list for Andrews House seat
- Jackson will be Corzine's new Chief of Staff
- Roughneen in court today on signature challenge
Quote of the Day
“Water? I don’t drink water. Don’t you read the Jersey Journal?” -- Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy, in a not-so-subtle reference to his reputation as a heavy drinker, as well as a couple well-publicized alcohol-fueled incidents. The comment brought the crowd to stitches for about 30 seconds.
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