Neil Cohen (D-Roselle) resigned his seat in the New Jersey General Assembly this week after published reports that his legislative office computer stored child pornography.
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Sharpe JamesWhen you consider all the accusations leveled against the former Newark Mayor/State Senator -- by federal prosecutors, reporters and political opponents, 27 months isn't so bad. And if Bill Martini ever runs for office again, he can count on some votes out of the South Ward. |
Neil CohenThe Democratic Assemblyman from Union County resigns amidst a kiddie porn scandal. |
Charles StileThe Record columnist and statehouse bureau chief blew open the practice of the Sports Authority holding back good seats for the politically connected. |
THE STAR-LEDGERThe state's largest daily newspaper is in serious financial trouble and could be sold, unless 200 employees agree to a buyout. And they're closing their Washington, D.C. bureau. |
Donald NorcrossGeorge Norcross's brother, the New Jersey AFL-CIO President, appears to be headed to Congress. |
Rutgers UniversitySecret contracts with football coaches and other issues has led to an investigation by the state Comptroller. But no worries: Rutgers has launched their own probe too. (Why didn't Sharpe James think of that?) |
Paul JosephsonThe attorney and former Chief Counsel to the Governor will be the Counsel to Barack Obama's New Jersey campaign. |
LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP (EXCEPT TOM KEAN)In a state where six sitting legislators have either been indicted or resigned, New Jersey doesn't have enough members of the Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards to even hold a meeting. |
Michael AronThe veteran political reporter becomes News Director for New Jersey Network. |
Leonard LanceRepublicans have held the 7th district House seat since 1956, but the GOP candidate has less cash on hand than a Republican Councilman who's running as an Independent. |
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