April 2014

Newark mayor’s race: Jeffries slate mate Ramos questions Latino support for Baraka

In the Mack aftermath, Trenton mayoral candidates preparing for a runoff

Bulked up by endorsements, Sayegh says it’s him versus Torres

Newark mayor’s race: council-at-large candidate Osborne says labor still a player in Newark elections, including in the critical Central Ward

Newark mayor’s race: With poll numbers tightening, Baraka bolstered by Latino support

CD3 GOP Primary: Lonegan Campaign would welcome Palin support

ABC News Prez Poll: Christie in fifth place

Facing $800 million budget shortfall, Schaer asks Hendricks how state can afford Higher Ed Admin

Pascrell says he is ‘sick and tired’ of Christie blaming the feds

SDA chief: Christie administration not distracted by Bridgegate, future presidential ambitions

Princeton debate forum proves agreeable to perceived no-hoper Zwicker in CD12 D Primary

Newark mayor’s race: South Ward council candidates spar after attack on Baraka

Citing Wallace case, Lesniak disapproves of Christie’s pick for Port chairmanship

Chris Christie dismisses question about GOP lawmakers continuing to serve on Bridgegate committee

Newark First Polling Memo: Baraka 42%, Jeffries 30%

Chris Christie’s longtime spokesman will likely comply with legislative subpoena

Christie nominates former N.J. Attorney General to serve as Port Authority chairman

CD3 Update: MacArthur zaps Lonegan in two new television ads

Irvington Mayor’s Race: The Fulop Factor; Vauss v. Smith and Sowell

CD12 Update: Blue America PAC backs Watson Coleman in Dem Primary

Greenstein calls Israel ‘apartheid state’ comments ‘absolutely irresponsible’

Newark mayor’s race: In the West Ward, Senator Rice defers to Baraka’s field operation

Stack to Constable: ‘You’ll be well-poised to run for public office’

Suffolk U: Minnesota voters prefer Bush, Perry over Christie in 2016 prez poll

Barbara Buono lends a hand political hand to congressional campaign

FDU Poll: Christie, other 2016 GOP Prez candidates bunched up behind Clinton

Newark mayor’s race: With two weeks left, Baraka, Jeffries and their allies seek edge

Sumter makes painful decision, says she’s backing Sayegh to block Torres

Torres argues that Dem leaders disenfranchised seven campaigns

Jones on Pascrell’s endorsement: ‘This ain’t England’

For Christie, every word matters

Christie, Bergen County Exec candidates on hand as labor agreement signed to jumpstart American Dream Meadowlands project

Coordinated protest by rival campaigns confronts Sayegh and Pascrell at City Hall

Wimberly and Pascrell all in for Sayegh

Trenton mayoral hopeful says a runoff is likely

Trenton mayoral hopeful: ‘We need to stem the flow of blood on our streets’

Newark mayor’s race: three Essex Freeholders back Baraka

Newark mayor’s race: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries comes to Newark to boost candidate Shavar Jeffries

Newark mayor’s race: Newark Fire Officers Union to endorse Jeffries

Gilmore: ‘I agree with the mayor on one thing: he went against Pascrell’

Goow hesitates to lionize Hurricane Carter; calls Patersonian’s life story more complex

Torres again at the center of attention in ongoing debate over Paterson’s future

FEC: first brother Todd Christie gives $2,000 to movement conservative Lonegan in CD3

In aftermath of 125 police officer layoffs, Torres goes after Jones at mayor’s forum

New pro-Baraka ad invokes Christie in Newark Mayor’s race

A day after spat with Shaftan, Independence Hall Tea Party group picks Larsen over Lance in CD7

Organization to honor Gov. Kean

Paterson honors Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Carter

Newark mayor’s race: judge dismisses Baraka lawsuit to remove two Jeffries allies from Essex Board of Elections

Gordon, Schepisi speak out on Bergen County Exec’s race, Booker’s impact, consolidation debate

CD3 Update: Shaftan butts heads with Independence Hall Tea Party group

Bridgegate committee co-chairman tells GOP assemblyman to stick with lawmaking, not comedy

Paterson’s Nelson Ivy: victory or bust

CD 12 Democratic hopefuls absent from chamber trip, but supporters along for the ride

Byrne says Christie ‘handled himself very well’ during keynote address

Operation Paterson: Dominican factor in play as contest intensifies

Trenton mayor’s race: AFSCME union locals endorse Golden and his slate

Colorado politicians invite Christie to experience ‘Rocky Mountain High’

Holt implores lawmakers to invest in ‘infrastructure,’ support increased minimum wage

Declaring ‘we are now at a crossroads,’ Christie implores officials to work together

Holt has little to say about CD 12 Dem primary, suggests endorsement could be pending

Fulop, without Sweeney in sight, sees parallels between his career and Newark mayor’s race

Ruiz on potential future Newark mayoral bid: when the shoe fits…

Senate leadership absent from this year’s chamber trip

It’s not Bridgegate, it’s ‘Wizgate,’ says top GOP Assembly lawmaker

Prieto on Christie, arbitration cap bill: “We are talking”

Wisniewski on Bridgegate: state and federal investigations have “different goals”

Flare-up between Torres and Rodriguez at Paterson mayoral forum

Newark mayor’s race: At pre-Walk to Washington breakfast, Jeffries looks at campaign’s last three weeks, outlines path to victory

Newark mayor’s race: At pre-Walk to Washington breakfast, Baraka looks at campaign’s last three weeks, defends brother

Newark mayor’s race: pro-Jeffries independent expenditure group shows donations of $1.3 million, Wall Street ties in ELEC report

Christie: If NJ doesn’t act, it could become Detroit

Newark mayor’s race: Jeffries, team raise more than $760K in campaign funds in last period, have less than $250K cash-on-hand

Frank X. Graves versus Allen Ginsberg

ELEC: in Bayonne, $243K COH-armed Smith swamps challenger Davis

ELEC: aided by donations from Fulop, Sweeney, labor, and Dems Establishment, Jackson smothers Trenton mayoral field

CD3: In new radio ad, Lonegan zeroes in on MacArthur’s fundraising

Paterson Mayor’s Race: Torres reports $52.4K COH; Sayegh $85.5K

Newark mayor’s race: Baraka, council team raise more than $500K in campaign funds in last period, have more than $400K cash-on-hand

The Political Passion of Paterson: Goow campaigns in the 4th, Pascrell to vote for Sayegh, Torres backers party at Makao

Watson Coleman’s committee team includes Buono, Mercer allies, Green, Silva and Randal Pinkett

Newark mayor’s race: Jersey City Mayor Fulop, a Baraka backer, endorses Ramos, Jeffries slate member

Fulop endorses Smith in Bayonne mayoral race

Governor Christie files direct appointments

Elizabeth Ward Races: Dasilva prevails in residency court case

Fulop on arbitration cap bill fight: “We’re going to defer” to Prieto

Goow denounces Sayegh crime plan as ‘weak’

Working Familes Alliance backs Torres, Jackson and Smith in key municipal contests

Christie, Fishman and Fulop: three Jersey kings intersect, but do not interact, on Holy Thursday

Torres: ‘the fact that they were with me when I lost speaks volumes’

Chivukula in TV ad: ‘I am the Tea Party’s worst nightmare’

Sayegh’s crime prevention plan does not favor citywide curfew

Woman candidate chastises veteran male contenders in Paterson Mayor’s race

Bergen Dems demand Donovan cancel fundraiser with Christie after unlimited contributions comments

Warring pols try to submerge battle lines at historic city baseball stadium

CD 5 race: Cho raises more than $250K in first 2014 fundraising quarter, more than rival Garrett

GOP Assembly leader suggests Republican Bridgegate committee members are hitting a breaking point

Wisniewski ‘frustrated’ over Mastro report interview notes

Lance smothers Larsen in CD7 money game

Politicians from around New Jersey jump into CD12 race with financial contributions

Newark mayor’s race: break-in reported at offices of Jeffries campaign manager

Bayonne mayor’s race: Davis launches first TV ad, fights back against Smith’s airwaves allegations

Fulop v. Sweeney: Paterson Mayoral contest a staging area to curry favor with Currie

CD3 Update: Belgard has nearly $326K COH

Newark First goes up on cable with Spanish TV ad in support of Jeffries

Obama delaying bad parts of Obamacare until he’s ‘almost out the door,’ Chris Christie says

Christie putting increasing pressure on Prieto to post interest arbitration cap bill

Sources: WNY pols pull in HCDO’s Prieto to help put down energized Munoz

CD 12 hopefuls attend Christie’s 119th town hall

Kean hosting N.J. fundraiser for Jeb Bush’s son

Protesters wait for Christie at town hall on Tax Day

CD 12 race: Watson Coleman opens Trenton campaign headquarters, a city key to victory

CD3 Race: Lonegan reports $172K cash on hand

East Side Neighborhood Association hosts packed Paterson Mayor’s Forum

In Irvington, Smith burnishes backing of Crump, Johnson in mayor’s contest

Newark mayor’s race: former Newark FOP president backs Jeffries, calls Baraka’s record on crime “dangerous”

Destination 4th Ward: Perceived wounded mayor in Paterson prompts contenders into his base

Attempted GOP leadership shake up after election was a ‘mistake,’ Christie spokesman tells internal review

Christie confronted Samson about Bridgegate allegations in January

LoBo has nearly $1.3 million COH

Lonegan calls on MacArthur to release tax returns

Bridgegate committee receives internal review documents

Christie tells Assembly leadership ‘not to play games,’ pass arbitration cap bill

MacArthur hits back at Lonegan in CD3

Paterson Mayor’s Race: Feliciano ad goes up on cable this week

Vance subpoenas Port Authority records and other Bridgegate updates

Newark mayor’s race: On NJTV and WNET, “Newark at a Crossroads” to show candidates clashing

CD3: MacArthur has $1.75 million COH

A night for homeless youth: Bipartisan group of lawmakers raises $25K for Covenant House

Booker on U.S. Senate race, Republican candidates: let’s talk after the GOP primary

Christie planning Trenton rally with mayors on arbitration cap bill, sources say

Bridgegate committee gets list of people interviewed for Christie’s internal report

May 13th Campaign Notes: Five Questions on the Trail

Interest arbitration sunset shines light on back room dispute

Newark’s mayor race: Jeffries campaign worker arrested and charged for Baraka bus burning

GOP lawmaker weighing in on CD 3 Republican primary

The Rodriguez Factor: Can a man under indictment turn the course of the Paterson Mayor’s race?

Newark mayor’s race: Political media group tied to Norcross paid for Jeffries independent expenditure TV buy

Judge rules against Select Committee on Investigations in Stepien/Kelly case

DiVincenzo wants Democrats to ‘do the right thing’ on arbitration cap bill

Chris Christie says nationwide minimum wage hike could pose ‘realistic danger to our economy’

Christie on pig gestation bill: ‘If they send me the same thing then I’ll probably do the same thing’

DiVincenzo attends town hall as Christie takes shots at Democratic Legislature

New Poll: Christie running in sixth place in Iowa

Running for re-election, veteran Morris pulled into Torres’ showdown with council

At-Large Paterson Council candidate Younes says he wouldn’t take $42K salary

Newark mayor’s race: for gay council candidate, LGBT advocacy not just political, but personal

Paterson Mayor’s Race: Torres lays siege to City Council

Newark mayor’s race: pro-Jeffries independent expenditure group responds to first Baraka campaign TV spot, calls Baraka’s career record “failed”

Bridgegate committee seeking documents related to Christie’s internal review

Baraka Campaign launches first TV spot

Shouting match ensues at joint legislative Bridgegate hearing (video)

CD7 Update: Kovach back on the ballot

CD3: Lonegan lunges at MacArthur in new ad

Rutgers-Eagleton: Christie job approval at 55%

Weinberg and Dem colleagues launch Earned Sick Days Campaign

Vauss shows off countywide alliances at Irvington rally

In Newark’s East Ward, incumbent absent as council candidates, voters discuss issues at forum

In Newark, the Carpenters put money into Jeffries effort

Menendez, Kirk call on Obama to bring back suspended sanctions if Iran, Russia violate temporary freeze of Iran’s nuclear program

N.J. Association of Pipe Trades backs Greenstein in CD 12

Watson Coleman nabs AFSCME Local 979 endorsement

Sweeney says he is not involved in Newark mayoral race

Schaer says he’s lost faith in Christie Administration’s Sandy recovery effort

Singleton presses Constable on Hurricane Sandy aid dissemination

Report: Wildstein met with federal prosecutors

ELEC: contributions by public contractors jumped by $2 million in 2013

Former rival backs Smith’s re-election in Bayonne Mayor’s race

Paterson Mayor’s Race: Campaign Capsules

Paterson Mayor’s Race: Jeffrey Jones

Paterson Mayor’s Race: Jose ‘Joey’ Torres

Paterson Mayor’s Race: Andre Sayegh

Paterson Mayor’s Race: Rigo Rodriguez

Paterson Mayor’s Race: Aslon Goow, Sr.

Paterson Mayor’s Race: Maria Teresa Feliciano

Paterson Mayor’s Race: David Gilmore

Paterson Mayor’s Race: Donna Nelson-Ivy

Jones: ‘Let people know we ain’t playing’

Newark mayor’s race: Jeffries rallies troops in West Ward after tough week

ABC News: Grand Jury convening in Bridgegate case

Newark mayor’s race: Suspect arrested in campaign bus arson case

Vocal Christie critic optimistic on governor’s pig gestation comments

Sayegh gets backing of the Carpenters

Newark student protest calls for return of local control

Wisniewski a no show at Christie’s Sayreville town hall

Chris Christie says legalized marijuana in N.J. won’t happen under his watch

Paterson: Under indictment, Rodriguez doubles down on mayoral campaign

CD3 GOP Primary – MacArthur to Lonegan: ‘Frankly, Steve, it’s creepy’

Law firm ends relationship with Bergen County one month after freeholder vote calling for Samson’s resignation

Trying to run as a local version of Obama, Jones runs into Gilmore at Paterson forum

Newark mayor’s race: Jeffries calls for Baraka bus burning fugitive to “turn himself in” and for “thorough investigation”

Greenstein lands Mercer-Burlington Building Trades Council endorsement

CD 3 Republican primary in full swing

Monmouth Poll: Christie job approval at 51%

Newark mayor’s race: name on Jeffries ELEC report closely resembles name of arson suspect in Baraka campaign bus burning

New pro-Jeffries TV spot featuring Donald Payne Jr. hits Newark airwaves

Newark mayor’s race: Poll shows Baraka with commanding lead over Jeffries

Paterson: Davila gets backing of BOE prez, members

Newark mayor’s race: Baraka blames Jeffries operatives for campaign bus burning

Bramnick: Putin ‘horrified’ that Menendez banned him from Hudson County

Behar to Christie: ‘You’re toast’

Political insiders roast Brendan Byrne on the occasion of his 90th Birthday

Fulop on Newark mayor’s race: education issue “very complex,” but Baraka “better messenger”

Newark mayor’s race: Warrant issued for arrest of man charged with torching Baraka campaign bus

Sarlo frustrated at treasurer’s silence on cost of Christie’s Bridgegate review

Treasurer: ‘No information’ for lawmakers on cost of Bridgegate internal review