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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Wally Edge
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Bob Torricelli
Everybody needs to start a new job with a list of priorities and Chris Christie is no exception. There might be a thousand things that need to get ... >
Michael Patrick Carroll
Political discourse in America contains much in the way of intellect or intellectual honesty. One considers the Federalist Papers with wistful awe: ... >
Jeff Michaels
The NJ gubernatorial election result demonstrates that Governor-elect Chris Christie resurrected the center-right voter coalition of Republicans, ... >
Richard LaRossa
With a convincing win in defeating an encumbent Governor, why were there no coattails? >
Alan Steinberg
As in any transition, speculation is rampant as to whom Governor-elect Chris Christie will appoint as Chief of Staff, State Treasurer, and Attorney ... >
Dr. Joseph Marbach
Now that the dust has finally settled after the grueling campaign for governor, there are a number of lessons that we can draw from this ... >
Carla Katz
When he was growing up, Chris Christie's folks must have taught him that when he went to a new playground, he should pick a fight with the ... >
Joey Novick
There has been a lot of talk about putting the issue of marriage equality on the ballot in New Jersey. This is something that Assemblywoman ... >
Murray Sabrin
New Jersey voters repudiated Governor Jon Corzine's policies of the past four years on November 3rd. Republican Chris Christie and Independent ... >
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