LeBron, MJ is doing fine without your help Nov 19, 2009
Maybe it s just coincidence the dozen other players currently wearing the number are rookies or scrubs; or that a new No. 6 jersey might be the only way to nudge you back atop Kobe on the merchandise-sold list. But the first maneuver makes you look like a bully, and the second like a pawn in some viral marketing campaign. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Hasan Epitomizes U.S. "Self-Radicalizing" Nov 19, 2009
Aulaqi's incendiary rhetoric has been captured in witness statements and on computer hard drives of terrorism suspects in Toronto, New Jersey and Minneapolis in recent years. But current and former U.S. officials say the New Mexico-born imam has between advocating violent extremism and committing a crime that would land him in the U.S. legal system. (CBS News -- US)
City crashes into course of action for pedestrian safety Nov 18, 2009
With the number of fatal pedestrian accidents rising in New Jersey, the city is coming up with new ways to ensure pedestrian safety ... In New Jersey alone, more than 135 people were killed last year in pedestrian accidents, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation s Fatality Analysis Reporting System ... More than a year ago, the city was awarded $476,000 in grants from the New Jersey Department of Transportation to help fund improvements to pedestrian crossing areas and police... (The Daily Targum, NJ)
The mission isn't finished Nov 18, 2009
Pundits and analysts are scratching their heads to explain Democratic defeats in Virginia and New Jersey this month, particularly examining what caused massive shifts toward the GOP among independent voters in those two states ... In New Jersey, governor-elect Chris Christie won among independents by a 30-point margin. (Albany Times Union)
Paterson, Lazio in NY-GOV Race. Cuomo, Giuliani Wait Nov 18, 2009
Giuliani played an outsized role in helping Christopher Christie beat incumbent Governor Jon Corzine in New Jersey earlier this month ... Republicans are seeking to capitalize on the momentum generated by victories in New Jersey s and Virginia s contests, and they see a tempting target in New York ... Mark Impomeni is a New Jersey based freelance writer and contributing editor at. (Human Events Online)
* How to win the year-end elections Nov 17, 2009
The Republican Party emerged victorious from this months gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey ... Instead, it remained confident that it could win gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey and other local elections ... The color of the Democratic Party is blue and we could therefore say that it is the blue camp of the US. For eight years, Virginia had been in the hands of the blue camp, while New Jersey was even more of a deep-blue stronghold, much like Taitung... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rubio ad in Fla. Senate race mimics Obama ad Nov 17, 2009
Strong majorities of independents turned away from Democrats and voted Republican in both Virginia and New Jersey on Tuesday, a key defection signaling they could be up for grabs heading into the 2010 elections. They went for the Republican gubernatorial nominee in Virginia by a margin of 66 percent to 33 percent, and in New Jersey by 60 percent to 40 percent, according to exit polls. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Scorsese's 'Empire' roars back to the '20s Nov 17, 2009
And as his old boss, Sopranos creator , used to say, "South Jersey and North Jersey may as well be on two different planets.". The 300-foot-long set, with trucked-in sand, is a step back in time to storefronts of palm readers, human cannonballs and tea parlors. (USA Today -- Life)
Students voice concerns about smoker proximity Nov 16, 2009
The director of the Tobacco Dependence Program at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey s School of Public Health Jonathan Foulds thinks this attitude exists because young people do not see any immediate effects of environmental tobacco smoke. Students are generally young, and the illnesses that they believe they can get from exposure to smoke are generally disease of old age. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Waugh insists Wallabies career not over Nov 16, 2009
Pocock cemented his hold on the No.7 jersey with a man-of-the match performance against Ireland in Dublin. Waugh, who stayed up in Sydney to watch the game in the early hours of Monday morning, made just two cameo appearances off the bench in Tests this year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mean Joe Green finally gets Coke ad award Nov 16, 2009
Greene earned the award, given annually for excellence in advertising, for his role in the 1979 commercial in which he flipped his game jersey to a young fan who handed him a cold Coke as the weary Steelers lineman limped to the locker room following a game. The commercial has been frequently cited as among the best in TV history. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Mission impossible:an independent's campaign Nov 15, 2009
Unlike those who sought office as independents before him, Daggett was a credible candidate who offered a centrist, pragmatic platform to address New Jersey's tax and public spending issues, in particular ... NEW JERSEY WEATHER Newark, NJ ... 2009 New Jersey On-Line LLC. All Rights Reserved. (NJ.com -- Times)
Leaguewide retirement of No. 23 seems unlikely Nov 15, 2009
LeBron James throws chalk dust into the air before a game against the New Jersey Nets in East Rutherford, N.J. on Nov. 18, 2008. James wants NBA players to give up their No. 23s to honor of Michael Jordan. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
GOP says Giffords, others are vulnerable Nov 15, 2009
With GOP leaders touting off-year victories in the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races as signs of momentum nationally, party leaders at the state level are looking to make up ground they lost in 2006 and 2008, when Democrats pulled even and then ahead in Arizona s U.S. House of Representatives delegation ... However, Fred Solop, political science department chair at Northern Arizona University, said the New Jersey and Virginia races shouldn t be used to declare a national swing. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Obama: Domestic Spending Cuts in Next Budget Nov 15, 2009
Exit polls from elections earlier this month showed clear majorities of Virginia and New Jersey voters said they were worried about the direction of the nation's economy. In both states, Republicans won gubernatorial seats that had been held by Democrats. (Newsmax)
2012 already? GOP wannabes jockey early Nov 15, 2009
It had turned so sour just one year later that Republicans booted Democrats from power in Virginia and New Jersey ... He was credited with helping Republicans win in Virginia and New Jersey, and helping recruit a strong field of 2010 gubernatorial candidates. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Binghamton beats Bloomsburg 54-49 Nov 15, 2009
Manhattan defeats New Jersey Tech 70-58. RIVERDALE (AP) Darryl Crawford scored 17 points and Manhattan defeated New Jersey Institute of Technology 70-58 in the season opener for both teams on Saturday. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Obama eyes spending freeze Nov 14, 2009
But the bad results for Democrats independent voters that were central to Obama's winning coalition last year voted roughly 3 to 1 for GOP gubernatorial candidates in Virginia and New Jersey appear to have added urgency to the deficit-cutting drive. Independents, pollsters say, tend to be more concerned about the deficit than other voters and getting them back in the Democratic column is crucial to the party' chances in midterm congressional elections. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Hutchison won't resign seat before Texas primary Nov 14, 2009
The Democratic Governors Association says it is making Connecticut one of its top priorities in the 2010 elections, hoping to pickup a gubernatorial seat there after losing New Jersey and Virginia earlier this month ... The Democratic Governors Association says it is making Connecticut one of its top priorities in the 2010 elections, hoping to pickup a gubernatorial seat there after losing New Jersey and Virginia earlier this month. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Mead explores bid for governor Nov 14, 2009
During his speech, Mead cited the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the recession, and the recent GOP gubernatorial wins in Virginia and New Jersey as reasons voters want the nation to take a different direction than the one offered by the Obama administration and the Democratic-controlled Congress. In response to a question, Mead also said he believes in the principles of the state GOP's platform, but that does not mean he will literally agree with every word of it. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Schwarzenegger Aims to Lift California's Clout Nov 14, 2009
California is just one of the nation's more populous states -- a group that includes New York, Texas, New Jersey, Illinois and Florida -- that could end up with primaries on Feb. 5. Florida legislators are engaged in an effort to move their contest up even further, to Jan. 29. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
U. to fix potholes after student drivers complain Nov 13, 2009
New Jersey is just filled with potholes. Until they are repaired, Weinstein said students should abide by the number one pothole-avoiding behavior when driving: pay attention. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Post-war decade planted seeds for campus growth Nov 13, 2009
It really solidified our relationship with the state of New Jersey, he said ... The New Jersey College of Women renamed Douglass College in 1955 remained exclusively for women until the University became co-ed in the 1970s, Frusciano said. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Election 2009: Change I Can Believe In! Nov 13, 2009
Astoundingly, Jon Corzine, the incumbent governor of heavily Democratic New Jersey -- a state that Barack Obama won by 16 points just a year ago -- lost by 5 points ... Just two days before the election, Obama was at a rally in New Jersey assuring voters that Corzine was "one of the best partners I have in the White House. We work together. ... Jon Corzine helped get this done." ... The good news: Next time Corzine is in a major car accident after speeding on the New Jersey Turnpike, he'll be... (Human Events Online)
Conflict over NJ town name resolved _ for now Nov 13, 2009
WOODLAND PARK, N.J. -- A decades-long conflict among residents of a small New Jersey community over what their town should be called has been resolved - for now, at least. The borough of Woodland Park - formerly known as West Paterson - sealed its new name in a referendum on Nov. 3. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Winning margin in NY House 23 race tightens Nov 13, 2009
President Barack Obama's political influence a year after his election is being tested as voters cast ballots in Virginia and New Jersey, two states he's worked hard to keep in Democratic hands. A handful 0000229C of congressional and mayoral races and a same-sex union initative also are among the featured face-offs this Election Day. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Student employee sues directors for conflict-of-interest charges Nov 13, 2009
Becker said Reilly is in the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Credit Union League, which has a marketing agreement with Fynanz. They compensate the league for promoting their private student loan program. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Matt Ingoglia: Wishful thinking Nov 13, 2009
This should be obvious, but nothing about the 2009 elections indicates any sort of "collapsed majority." While I don't dispute that my party took a serious drubbing in Virginia and my home state of New Jersey, it's important to remember that off-year electorates always have, and always will, differ greatly from the crowds that elect presidents ... Likewise, New Jersey's election focused on local issues to which the national Republican Party seems oblivious ... Expect Governor Christie to find... (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Voters Want Green ... In Their Wallets Nov 13, 2009
Obviously, this regional issue didnt garner as much national interest as the gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia, or the mayoral races in New York, Atlanta and Houston, or a surprising near-win by an unknown third party challenger in a hotly-contested New York Congressional race. Nonetheless, it stands out as another compelling affirmation of the new direction America is taking if only American politicians would listen. (Townhall.com)
Weird news: Southerners love their health insurance Nov 12, 2009
12:00 pm November 11, 2009, by ctucker. I love my native South, but I don t always understand it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
GALLUP: Republicans Edge Ahead of Democrats in 2010 Vote... Nov 12, 2009
The Nov. 5-8 update comes just after Republican victories in the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial elections, which saw Republicans replace Democrats as governors of those states. As was the case in last Tuesday's gubernatorial elections, independents are helping the Republicans' cause. (The Drudge Report)
Lou Dobbs Resigns from CNN Nov 12, 2009
Robert Menendez, a Democrat from Dobbs' home state of New Jersey and the Senate's only Hispanic member, called it addition by subtraction for CNN.. Dobbs did not immediately return telephone and e-mail messages to talk about his critics. (CBS News)
Democrats Face Pros and Cons in Nationalizing 2010 Races Nov 12, 2009
The senior White House adviser admitted that low turnout among base Democratic voters contributed to the party s gubernatorial losses in Virginia and New Jersey last week ... Obama campaigned with incumbent Gov. Jon Corzine (D) in New Jersey until the very end. (Roll Call)
Kondracke: Will Reid Decide on Reconciliation to Get Health Care Bill? Nov 12, 2009
Local conditions surely dominated in the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races, but Republicans won largely because independent voters who supported Obama in 2008 supported the GOP in 2009. And almost every poll indicates that Obama s approval ratings are plummeting as is approval for most of his policies. (Roll Call)
NFL lineman considering run for Congress Nov 12, 2009
A slew of New Jersey state lawmakers and other local figures are considering a run against Adler, a Blue Dog serving in a Republican leaning district. The southern New Jersey district is widely seen as a potential pickup for the Republicans in 2010. (TheHill.com)
PERRY/Dems join GOP Nov 12, 2009
Republican victories this month to sweep elections in Virginia, and defeat the mulit-millionaire incumbent and former U.S. Senator in New Jersey, show the rumors of the Republican Party's death have been greatly exaggerated. In Mississippi, several locally elected Democratic officials joined the GOP last week. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Prescription for Victory Nov 12, 2009
HANNITY: It didn't work in New Jersey. LUNTZ: It didn't work in New Jersey. (Fox News)
Lowden Shows Up Nevada Nov 12, 2009
Perhaps that real thing will indeed be a little showy, or at least remniscent of the plan she cooked up for McCain; as a longtime resident of Las Vegas, she was a former Miss New Jersey and runner up to Miss America. She anchored the nightly news in Las Vegas for over a decade, during which she was both married and gave birth to her two children live, on air. (Townhall.com)
Jets honor New Lebanon teachers father Nov 11, 2009
May, a Canaan resident and New Lebanon teacher, is the daughter of the most highly decorated Jets football player to ever don the green and white jersey. Hill s numerous accolades include a 1969 Super Bowl III championship and eight Pro Bowl/All Star game appearances, including seven consecutive appearances. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Conn. governor's departure gives Dems hope Nov 11, 2009
The Democratic Governors Association says it is making Connecticut one of its top priorities in the 2010 elections, hoping to pickup a gubernatorial seat there after losing New Jersey and Virginia earlier this month. Connecticut hasn't had a Democratic governor since William O'Neill left office in 1991. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Schwarzenegger Aims to Lift California's Clout Nov 11, 2009
California is just one of the nation's more populous states -- a group that includes New York, Texas, New Jersey, Illinois and Florida -- that could end up with primaries on Feb. 5. Florida legislators are engaged in an effort to move their contest up even further, to Jan. 29. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Opinion: GOP too giddy? Nov 11, 2009
GOP victors in Virginia and New Jersey didn't campaign on national issues, he says ... Princeton, New Jersey (CNN) -- Republicans have been downright giddy following the off-year elections in Virginia and New Jersey ... Just as important, there is a major disconnect between the kinds of ideas the national Republican leadership has focused on and the kind of pragmatic, centrist campaigns that the Republicans in Virginia and New Jersey ran on. (CNN)
Community demands changes to intersection Nov 11, 2009
Latino Leadership Alliance of New Jersey President Martin Perez, left, addresses the crowd at Mondays candlelight vigil in memory of 15-year-old George Coleman Jr., who was killed Oct. 19 while crossing the intersection of Route 18 North and Commercial Avenue ... Latino Leadership Alliance of New Jersey President Martin Perez said there needs to be a pedestrian bridge to protect those crossing, and pointed out that the speed limit signs along Route 18 still remain blank, with no speed limit... (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Work together to save fundamental freedoms Nov 11, 2009
Jarl wrote on Nov 8, 2009 8:03 PM:" HMM, Democreeps lost 2 governorships last week and one of them (New Jersey) hadn't had a republican governor in over 50 years.... Looks bad for democraps in 2010 and 2012. Once again, republicans will have to clean up the dumocrats mess. R.I.P. democreeps. ". Beerbird wrote on Nov 8, 2009 7:26 PM:" I'd rather health care be part of the commons, yes, Brenda. I don't think these corporate stock holders should contunue determining when, where and how or if I... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
The Myth of the Moderate Democrat Nov 11, 2009
They could not and would not read the handwriting on the walls of New Jersey and Virginia, and are about to suffer the fate of their ancestors in 1994 who disregarded similar warnings. . (Townhall.com)
The shine coming off Nov 11, 2009
A YEAR after winning America's presidential election, Barack Obama and the Democrats have suffered two big defeats in governors races in Virginia and New Jersey ... In the much deeper-blue state of New Jersey, the loss was narrower for the Democrats ... But in New Jersey the race had tightened considerably and Mr Obama attended two rallies for Mr Corzine over the weekend in an attempt to enthuse the Democratic faithful. (The Economist)
PAUL KRUGMAN: Obama agenda too cautious Nov 11, 2009
The elections for governor in Virginia and New Jersey are seen by some as the first voter verdicts on Obama's presidency and a possible sign of trouble for the Democrats' large majorities in Congress ... Already-skittish moderate Democrats in Congress got fresh reasons Wednesday to worry about their votes on economic and health care legislation from the election results in Virginia and New Jersey ... Independents who swept Barack Obama to a historic 2008 victory broke big for Republicans on... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Will Snowe melt under heat from GOP base? Nov 11, 2009
Obozo won by the same percentage in New Jersey and you might want to check and see what happened to that pinko ... Or would you tell him to put on the opposing teams jersey and then go find someone who isnt a psychotic. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Cahill says he rebuffedrequest to be Baker’s No. 2 Nov 11, 2009
The election in New Jersey just showed that third-party candidates can t win and are bound to come in third, especially if you have a lack of fund-raising, which Cahill s first two months running for governor have demonstrated. In New Jersey, Republican Christopher Christie beat incumbent Jon Corzine, becoming the first Republican to win statewide office in 12 years. (Boston Globe)
PHOTO: Mexican mural Nov 11, 2009
The Jersey City, N.J., artist created signs for Mexican Radio s New York City location as well as the new sign hanging over the front door of the Warren Street location. Share this Article. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
AP-GfK Poll: A grouchy public sticking with Obama Nov 11, 2009
The findings underscore just how quickly the political environment can change, a lesson for out-of-power Republicans who are buzzing with energy after booting Democrats from rule in Virginia and New Jersey governors' races last week. It was just over a year ago that Obama won the White House in an electoral landslide and Democrats padded their congressional majorities. (Albany Times Union)
Lexington: Republicans, riven but resurgent Nov 11, 2009
Chris Christie and Bob McDonnell, the governors-elect of New Jersey and Virginia, are both social conservatives. But during the campaign, they talked about roads, schools and taxes. (The Economist)
Conventional Wisdom Recycles Lies About Recent Elections Nov 11, 2009
Actually, the turnouts on November 3 were respectable particularly in New Jersey ... Contrary to all press reports of a listless black turnout, African-American voters came out in formidable numbers, comprising a bigger proportion of the electorate (16%, according to exit polls) in support of Democrat Jon Corzine in 2009 than in support of Barack Obama in 2008 (only 14% of all New Jersey voters). (Townhall.com)
11 comments Nov 11, 2009
went even further, saying it is "nonsense" to suggest that the New Jersey and Virginia results represent a referendum on President Obama and that Democrats should try harder to make sure they "deliver on the promises of the last election.". Well, that could be news to the more than 4 in 10 Virginia voters stating in their exit poll responses that their views of Obama -- pro and con -- factored into their choices; a similar number responded the same way in New Jersey. (Human Events Online)
Park County Sheriff Scott Steward explains to the county commissioners and local car dealers Tuesday why he purchased six new vehicles in New Jersey without seeking local bids. Nov 10, 2009
Park County Sheriff Scott Steward explains to the county commissioners and local car dealers Tuesday why he purchased six new vehicles in New Jersey without seeking local bids ... Steward acknowledged he violated a year-old county automobile policy, that he helped create, by purchasing six Dodge Durangos for 23,098 each through a New Jersey dealer rather than approaching any local dealers first, as the policy dictates ... rick oshea wrote on Nov 6, 2009 6:17 AM:" The real story is the... (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Did county issues help unseat incumbents? Nov 10, 2009
As far as his loss being part of a perceived trend in the political races in other states, including New Jersey where an incumbent Democrat lost to a Republican, McGivney doesn t feel it applies to him. He said while many voters are satisfied with President Barack Obama s job performance there were some concerned with the health care debate. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Candidates funding campaigns more Nov 10, 2009
New Jersey Democratic Gov. lost re-election last week despite spending $22. 6 million of his own money. (USA Today)
Bon Jovi getting down to business, as a band and brand Nov 10, 2009
NEW YORK These self-made Jersey guys, they know the deal ... It's a social stratum to which he and co-writer/guitarist/New Jerseyite , despite their wealth and success, have always related ... Fortunately, after all these years, Jersey's favored sons know how to confront the problem: Keep working the deal, keep nursing the chip on the shoulder, keep taking fresh music to the people. (USA Today -- Life)
Forum: The end of an era that never began Nov 10, 2009
Defeated New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine was personally unpopular (let's all forget that the White House tried to turn the race into a referendum on Obama's agenda). In fact, what is sad is not the spin war. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Devil's Dictionary of Healthcare Reform Nov 10, 2009
Blue Dogs -- Democratic members of the House who desperately wish someone would pet them following the election results in New Jersey and Virginia; Congressmen who wish Nancy Pelosi would throw them a bone. Bronze (or Basic) Plans -- The government s way to stigmatize American citizens who cannot afford enhanced or premium , much less Cadillac plans; America s next victim group whose votes the Democratic Party will try to buy with free upgrades , rather like a cable TV company. (Human Events Online)
RedState Morning Briefing Nov 10, 2009
Let s start by reviewing once again the three high profile races: New York s 23rd Congressional District special election, and the gubernatorial in New Jersey and Virginia ... Meanwhile, Democratic efforts to write off the New Jersey and Virginia losses by blaming them on bad candidates simply don t ring true. (Human Events Online)
Analysis: Nervous voters send message to Obama Nov 10, 2009
Independents who supported Obama broke heavily for Republicans Tuesday, helping the GOP win marquee governors races in Virginia and New Jersey ... In New Jersey, Republican Chris Christie won a much tighter race against incumbent Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine, largely on the strength of independents. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Challenges for a Republican renaissance Nov 10, 2009
The operative question today for Steele and his party, in the wake of winning governorships in Virginia and New Jersey, both Democratic states in 2008, is "Now what?" ... As independent voters move away from Democrats and lean back toward Republicans, which is what happened in Virginia and New Jersey, and what polling over the year has shown to be happening nationwide, will Republicans build a solid new tent. (Townhall.com)
Social Issues Still Count! Nov 10, 2009
The election results (New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races) and the battle over healthcare show that the nations interest in social issues has not waned. New coalitions are forming around the pivotal legislative concerns of our day. (Townhall.com)
Mallahan concedes Seattle mayor race; McGinn wins Nov 10, 2009
-Chris Christie, a Republican former U.S. attorney, unseated New Jersey Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine, a billionaire former Wall Street executive. Latino voters key for Dem rivals in Texas showdown. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
