New Jersey

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Blue Jersey Radio LIVE Tonight at 8:00 p.m. w/Congressman Donald Payne

"Rep. Donald M. Payne, NJ-10" Each week, Blue Jersey Radio streams LIVE with New Jersey's latest political buzz, interviews with newsmakers, and your stimulating calls. This week : Our guest is Congressman Donald M. Payne, NJ-10 , who's not only Newark's long-serving representative, but also the new Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation . He'll be talking about the CBC Fo...
Blue Jersey - 6:48 a.m.

News Roundup & Open Thread for Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2009

Snowzilla v. Flakenstein (h/t philly.com) Get ready for more. A lot of more. Some parts of SJ are still struggling with the last storm's damage. Westwood Marine is laid to rest in snowy Arlington Cemetary Marine Sgt. Christopher Hrbek was killed last month by an explosive device in Afghanistan. Hrbek, whose stepfather and brothers are firefighters, also served three combat tours in ...
Blue Jersey - 6:48 a.m.

Steven Goldstein's telepalmter

You may have seen Sarah Palin use her hand for some notes speaking at the Tea Party Convention. It seems she has started a trend and everyone is getting in on the idea of a telepalmter. On the heels of GSE announcing they would not longer donate to political parties and would focus on candidates who share their views, this is what Steve Goldstein has on his hand: ...
Blue Jersey - 3:24 a.m.

Middletown Board of Ed Issues Statement Regarding Lincroft Sports Complex

The war of words over who is responsible for the placement of the proposed Lincroft Sports Complex at West Front Street Park has just gone nuclear. This past week, the Middletown Board of Education came under attack and has been made to look like the "bad guy" for its reluctance to allow the installation of two artificial turf fields on Board of Ed property. Last week at the February 1st Townshi...
MiddletownMike - Mon 6:46 p.m.

The logic of the RNCC and what makes a good candidate

It's been great watching Republicans spin about why Jon Runyan would be a good candidate for Congress. This latest attempt at logic has me scratching my head on why football players run and make good candidates for Congress: "They understand the importance of executing the blocking and tackling of political campaigns," said National Republican Congressional Committee Communications Director Ken ...
Blue Jersey - Mon 1:53 p.m.

Is it "highly unacceptable" or not?

I found this interview with former Governor Corzine very troublesome.  Here's what Corzine said about last year's big scandal: Pointing to the colossal N.J. sting operation in July and the fallout in Hudson, Corzine said that accepting campaign contributions in cash in exchange for favors is highly unacceptable. "None of this is attractive," Corzine said. "The discussion of it undermines...
Blue Jersey - Mon 11:44 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

A shot across the bow

If you haven't heard yet, Garden State Equality's Board has voted to end the practice of donating to political parties , and is now going to dedicate its donating practices to those candidates and officials who share their views. Personally, this is a great thing to see, as the Democratic Party (both on the local, state and national levels) have taken progressives for granted - using us as an ...
Blue Jersey - Mon 11:25 a.m.

QoTD: Rush Holt

From Star Ledger's editorial this morning calling for voting machines that can produce a paper record of the vote, a physical record which can be checked against the tally of the voting machine's computer. Quoting Rep. Rush Holt: Otherwise, in the words of Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th Dist.), "we have faith-based voting." ...
Blue Jersey - Mon 8:29 a.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Under the Dome: Senate and Assembly Committees

It will be a busy day in Trenton today as both the Assembly and Senate will have committees meeting. They will hear testimony, consider legislation and hold confirmation hearings for the new Governor's cabinet members. The Senate Judiciary Committee will consider the nomination of Paula Dow to serve as the State's Attorney General.  If confirmed by the Senate, she would be the first Afric...
Blue Jersey - Mon 5:28 a.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

News Roundup & Open Thread for Monday, Feb. 8, 2009

White Jersey 50K residents still without power in South Jersey. , with the Governor now saying he will declare a state of emergency. And are your shovels poised for more? Senate Judiciary Committee interviews Paula Dow today Loretta Weinberg wants to know if you have questions you think she should ask . Drop them in Comments if you do. Can the Tea Party people recall a United Sta...
Blue Jersey - Mon 4:07 a.m.

Middletown: It's Your Town Hall Newsletter Volume 2 Issue 3 - Lincroft Sports Complex

Hey Middletown, The latest edition of "It's Your Town Hall" Newsletter is now availible for your reading please. This latest edition is a good one. Read what happened at the February 1st Township Committee Workshop meeting when dozens of residents showed up to voice their opposition to the proposed Lincroft "Sports Complex" at West Front Street Park. That and other news can be fo...
MiddletownMike - Mon 3:18 a.m.

Quote of the Day: I thought I'd probably end up at the BPU

Blue Jersey - Sun 2:31 p.m.

Go Saints! Go Scott Fujita!

Blue Jersey - Sun 12:44 p.m.

What is he waiting for?

Blue Jersey - Sun 10:05 a.m. - 7 clicks 7 clicks

Weekend News Roundup & Open Thread for Feb. 6-7, 2009

Blue Jersey - Sun 7:45 a.m. - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Sunday NJ Talk Shows 2/7/2010

Blue Jersey - Sun 7:22 a.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Government Transparency: "Fashionable"!

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES:  Last week I wrote about our several year sojourn to bring the many "shadow governments" in New Jersey (such as the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission) into the sunlight along with veto power for the Governor. But this past week has been really interesting.  I've had the opportunity to try to translate into law these very fashionable words, "transparency and accou...
Blue Jersey - Sat 9:48 p.m.

Happy Birthday to our Monday columnist

Blue Jersey - Sat 1:48 p.m.

Quote of the Day: Don't "drive like idiots"

Blue Jersey - Sat 1:23 p.m. - 8 clicks 8 clicks

How is the weather where you are?

Blue Jersey - Sat 10:25 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Can New Jersey recall a United States Senator?

Blue Jersey - Sat 9:29 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

"Snow Pal Sal" lets Hamilton residents know when their street will be plowed

Blue Jersey - Sat 8:02 a.m. - 4 clicks 4 clicks

President Obama's Weekly Address: 2/6/10 Opening Doors for Small Business

Reiterating once again his commitment to small business as the engine of our economy, the President urges Congress to move forward immediately on steps to help them expand and create jobs. These proposals include using $30 billion in TARP funds to create a new Small Business Lending Fund to provide capital to community banks to increase lending to small businesses, offering a new tax credit fo...
MiddletownMike - Sat 7:26 a.m.

Saturday Morning Cartoons: The Grasshopper And The Ants

Before going out this morning to shovel the snow from the driveway, I think it's time for a cartoon and some Cheerios. (I think there may be a message here somewhere) ...
MiddletownMike - Sat 6:44 a.m.

Rep. Frank Pallone: We can't turn away from health care reform

Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D 6th) was a guest blogger today for NJ Voices over at NJ.com. His blog post advocates for the continued push to reform the Nations health care system. " We can’t turn away from the job of finishing comprehensive health care reform for all Americans. We need to provide real choice for all Americans and lower premiums, end discrimination based on preexisting ...
MiddletownMike - Fri 4:53 p.m. - 11 clicks 11 clicks

Tea Party not the Math Party

Blue Jersey - Fri 4:22 p.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

"NJ is a disaster"

Blue Jersey - Fri 3:28 p.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Is Christie celebrating Black History Month?

Blue Jersey - Fri 1:44 p.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

NJ Tea Party picks Halfacre

Blue Jersey - Fri 1:00 p.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

So what is Christie going to do about the Transportation Trust Fund and when?

Blue Jersey - Fri 11:20 a.m.

Blue Jersey Friday Haiku

Blue Jersey - Fri 9:41 a.m.

How they Voted: Debt Ceiling and PAYGO

Blue Jersey - Fri 8:23 a.m.

Good News For Obama and Dems: January unemployment rate drops to 9.7%

There is some good news today for President Obama and the Democrats, contrary to what some had been predicting the unemployment rate did not rise as expected. The unemployment rate dropped in January from 10% to 9.7% thanks in part job growth coming from manufacturing and retail industries. 541,000 Americans left the ranks of the unemployed and found job last month. you can read about it belo...
MiddletownMike - Fri 6:44 a.m.

Friday Morning Humor: A Few Blonde Jokes

I know it isn't very politically correct to make fun of women but everyone loves a good "Blonde" joke every now and then to lighten up the day: CAR TROUBL E A blonde pushes her BMW into a gas station. She tells the mechanic it died.. After he works on it for a few minutes, it is idling smoothly.. She says, "What's the story?" He replies, "Just crap in the carburetor." She asks...
MiddletownMike - Fri 6:44 a.m.

News Roundup & Open Thread for Friday February 6, 2010

Blue Jersey - Fri 5:02 a.m.

Shirley Turner, Friend of teh gay

Blue Jersey - Thu 3:56 p.m.

Does Shirley Turner think gay people are stupid too?

Blue Jersey - Thu 3:56 p.m.

"Status is Everything"

Blue Jersey - Thu 2:49 p.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Quote of the Day: "I'm totally going to sue him"

Blue Jersey - Thu 1:41 p.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

NAACP grades Congress

Blue Jersey - Thu 12:42 p.m.

Lautenberg on Wall Street and the political parties

Blue Jersey - Thu 12:23 p.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Poll: Obama still strong in New Jersey

Blue Jersey - Thu 9:41 a.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Garrett talks healthcare, jobs, the GOP and DADT

Blue Jersey - Thu 9:05 a.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

A Few Comments On The Proposed Lincroft Sports Complex

A few anonymous readers left comments on yesterday's blog post about the proposed sports complex in Lincroft. I thought that they were interesting and worth posting so that others would see what a few people are thinking about this. I also would like to point out a little fact to readers about the letter that was at the end of the post. After reading it several times over I should have edited i...
MiddletownMike - Thu 7:24 a.m.

I like this progressive library policy

Blue Jersey - Thu 7:24 a.m.

Under the Dome: Senate Committees

Blue Jersey - Thu 6:29 a.m.

Asbury Park Press: Plans to expand field use riles Lincroft neighbors

In today's edition of the Asbury Park Press there is the following story that I spoke about in yesterdays blog post having to deal with the expansion and installation of an artificial turf field at the West Front Street Park in the Lincroft area of Middletown. It's interesting to see how fast Gerry Scharfenberger has back-peddled on this seeing how he was one of the people to vote in favor o...
MiddletownMike - Thu 6:21 a.m. - 5 clicks 5 clicks

News Roundup & Open Thread for Thursday February 4, 2010

Blue Jersey - Thu 4:24 a.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

DRBA spending not all bad

Blue Jersey - Wed 10:28 p.m.

Gone With the Wind

Blue Jersey - Wed 4:10 p.m.

Somerset County Dems are looking for interns (sigh)

Blue Jersey - Wed 2:26 p.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

No Good Reason for Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Blue Jersey - Wed 1:05 p.m.

So now Christie wants the Federal Government to help?

Blue Jersey - Wed 11:48 a.m.

Caption Contest: Ye Shall Answer to the Head!

Blue Jersey - Wed 11:09 a.m. - 4 clicks 4 clicks

The Court ruled on dredging, but what if the President's budget doesn't fund it?

Blue Jersey - Wed 10:30 a.m.

Middlesex County settles for $1M over harrassment in the Sheriff's office, more advice to Chair

Blue Jersey - Wed 9:47 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

News Roundup & Open Thread for Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2009

Blue Jersey - Wed 9:20 a.m. - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Lautenberg wants prompt action to repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell

Blue Jersey - Wed 7:20 a.m. - 5 clicks 5 clicks

Lincroft Residents Against Proposed Sports Complex During Township Workshop Meeting

I am sorry at times that I have a real job and family obligations because whenever something interesting happens at township committee meetings it seems that I am not available to be there, so it's a good thing that others are there to let me know what happens. This past Monday night, February 1st, is a classic example of what I mean. About 20 people from the Lincroft area attended the Townshi...
MiddletownMike - Wed 6:46 a.m.

CSPAN's megavote lets you track Congress

Blue Jersey - Wed 5:42 a.m.

Rush Holt Newsletter: Reducing Medical Errors

The following newsletter was issued Monday by the office of Congressman Rush Holt and sent to his many constituents in the 12th Congressional District via email. As usual, it has a lot of good information and show that Holt is on top of a wide array of issues that are of a concern to residents in his district: Ten years ago the Institute of Medicine issued To Err is Human , a ground-break...
MiddletownMike - Wed 4:07 a.m. - 9 clicks 9 clicks

Voting Machine Court Decision Got it Half Right

Blue Jersey - Tue 4:47 p.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Disengaged from reality

Blue Jersey - Tue 3:24 p.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Tea Party Profiteers: How Republican Operatives Are Exploiting Economic Anxiety For Power, Cash

I wonder if tea partiers really care that their movement has been corrupted and taken over by profiteers and charlatans? Think Progress - Republican partisans — aided by lobbyists and corporate front groups — are exploiting the legitimate feelings of anger and distrust among many struggling Americans. These operatives and profiteers, many of them experienced public relations ...
MiddletownMike - Tue 2:42 p.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Blue Jersey Radio LIVE Tonight at 8:00 p.m.

Blue Jersey - Tue 12:46 p.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Vulnerabilities exist, but court fails to require paper ballot

Blue Jersey - Tue 10:27 a.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Late Edition News Roundup for Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2009

Blue Jersey - Tue 10:27 a.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Holt Issues Statement On NJ Court Decession Not To Require Paper Ballots With Voting Machines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (West Windsor, NJ) – Rep. Rush Holt (NJ-12) today responded to the New Jersey Superior Court decision, which failed to require the expeditious deployment of paper ballots voting systems in New Jersey. The ruling found that “[s]ecurity vulnerabilities are present, to some degree, in every voting system. There is simply no such thing as a voting system that is impossible...
MiddletownMike - Tue 9:24 a.m. - 8 clicks 8 clicks

I Want Your Advice, and I Need your Help

Blue Jersey - Tue 9:24 a.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Punxsutawney Phil & Milltown Mel Both Predict 6 More Weeks Of Winter

It seems as though the groundhogs have spoken, both the famous Punxsutawney Phil and his less than so brother from Milltown NJ, Milltown Mel, have seen their shadows this morning and are calling for 6 more weeks of winter! I was really hoping for this winter to end soon, I've had enough already and can't wait for the warmer weather, but if there is any light at the end of this long winter tun...
MiddletownMike - Tue 7:49 a.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

NJ 4th Quarter House fundraising totals

Blue Jersey - Tue 7:49 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

The NJ Legislature's 1st Order of Business - Eliminate Affordable Housing

"We recognize that changes are needed to the COAH process, but what's really broken in this state isn't housing, but the fact that we aren't planning for our future, to link homes, jobs, transportation, and environmental protection in a way that gets us sound, sustainable growth," Staci Berger – Housing & Community Development Network in a statement to the press about a bill in the NJ Legis...
Pax Christi Summit - Feb 2 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

New Monmouth Poll: Many prepare for pain and reserve judgement

Blue Jersey - Feb 2 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

N.J. Senate panel considers plan to transfer affordable housing control to towns

(Question - How would this new proposal be enforced to ensure that towns did not shirk their responsibilities to provide affordabled housing and if RCA's are reinstated how do you ensure that wealthier towns make timely payments to the towns receiving the compensation?) NJ.Com - By Lisa Fleisher/Statehouse Bureau TRENTON -- The state Senate began work today on a bill to transform the w...
MiddletownMike - Feb 1 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

The religion thing

Blue Jersey - Feb 1 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

Late Edition News Roundup for Monday, Feb. 1, 2010

Blue Jersey - Feb 1

Christie transparency promise meets Christie Transition team, things don't go well

Blue Jersey - Feb 1

Will you have your voice heard at the Public budget meeting?

Blue Jersey - Feb 1

Assembly Democratic Leadership Announced

Blue Jersey - Feb 1 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

NJPP Monday Minute: 2/1/10 High tech investments yield solid returns

"I'm tired of New Jersey getting its lunch eaten by other states, particularly by Pennsylvania," is a sentiment often expressed by some New Jerseyans when discussing the possibility that New Jersey businesses are moving to Pennsylvania. How true is the rhetoric? Are New Jersey companies and jobs really being lost to Pennsylvania because of the Keystone State's low taxes and more lucrative job s...
MiddletownMike - Feb 1 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

The GOP's governor problem

Politico.com- By: Nathan Daschle Kevin Bacon’s opening argument in “A Few Good Men,” the 1992 movie about the fictional prosecution of two Marines charged with murder, is a shining moment in the history of Hollywood. After rattling off a series of statements that, if true, would appear to doom the defendants, Bacon places his argument in the seemingly unbreakable frame: “These are t...
MiddletownMike - Feb 1 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Raw Story Exclusive: ‘Ellie Light’ regrets damage done to Obama, blasts right-wing ‘conspiracy theor...

Rawstory.com - WASHINGTON -- In an interview with Raw Story, prolific Obama supporter and letter-writer "Ellie Light" slammed conservatives claiming the published writings were part of a White House "astroturf" operation, and regretted the "damage" they've done to the president. The interview was conducted before the Cleveland Plain Dealer revealed that the deep, husky-voiced "woman" publ...
MiddletownMike - Feb 1 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

"That's An Awful Lot of Money to Move Poopie Through A Pipe!"

Blue Jersey - Feb 1

For they'd none of 'em be missed

Blue Jersey - Feb 1 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Under the Dome: Abolishing COAH leads Senate Committee Agenda

Blue Jersey - Feb 1 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Help for Haitian Refugees in NJ

Blue Jersey - Jan 31 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Weekend News Roundup for Jan. 30-31, 2009

Blue Jersey - Jan 31 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

FBI videos released at Beldini trial

Blue Jersey - Jan 31

Sunday NJ Talk Shows 1/31/10

Blue Jersey - Jan 31

Menendez, the White House and the hurdles on the Road ahead

Blue Jersey - Jan 30 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Judge makes clear Delaware dredging should go forward

Blue Jersey - Jan 30

Professor Corzine?

Blue Jersey - Jan 30 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Saturday Morning Cartoons: The Bullwinkle Show "Mr. Know-It All"

This Saturday morning, in honor of all those who are in the middle of their Mid-Term exams, I give you "Mr. Know It All" Get out the Cherrios and pay attention, this stuff may be on an exam someday! ...
MiddletownMike - Jan 30 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

President Obama's Weekly Address: 1/30/10 Reining in Budget Deficits

The President pledges to rein the deficit, citing three specific steps to this end. He praises the Senate for restoring the pay-as-you-go law, discusses his proposal for a freeze in discretionary spending, and calls for a bipartisan Fiscal Commission to hammer out further concrete deficit reduction proposals. ...
MiddletownMike - Jan 30 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Obama Takes On the GOP Retreat

He came, He spoke, He conquered...President Obama attended today's Congressional GOP Retreat outside of Baltimore and by all accounts kicked-ass! The entire ass-whopping was broadcast live on all of the major cable news networks and C-Span. Evidently the beating Obama was placing on the GOP was so brutal that Fox News broke away early from so that they could show a non-news interview with NY C...
MiddletownMike - Jan 29 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Lesniak goes after Christie transition team report on sports betting

Blue Jersey - Jan 29

Quote of the Day: "I was there -- and I performed"

Blue Jersey - Jan 29

Blue Jersey Friday Haiku

Blue Jersey - Jan 29 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Dear Mr. Doblin, you have a problem with women

Blue Jersey - Jan 29 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Menendez on Maddow says it's a question of whose side you are on

Blue Jersey - Jan 29 - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Yesterday's Senate Votes

Blue Jersey - Jan 29

News Roundup & Open Thread for Friday January 29, 2010

Blue Jersey - Jan 29

Handicapped parking permits: New Brunswick picked the wrong car to tow

Bob Brown the former Old Bridge cop turned lawyer, who unsuccessfully ran for the State Assembly this past year, is a friend of mine and I like to keep tabs on him to see what he has been up to. Earlier today I was surfing the web looking for something interesting to post on the blog when I stumble upon Paul Mulshine's blog that just so happend to be about Bob and his daughter. Bob's daughter ...
MiddletownMike - Jan 28 - 11 clicks 11 clicks

Brown tells AP he'll sometimes side with Democrats

Interesting article, will Scott Brown be the GOP's 41st vote against Obama or will he side with the liberal leaning people of Massachusetts and support many of the President's priorities ?...Time will tell. From the ASSOCIATED PRESS - BOSTON — Scott Brown says he has already told Senate Republican leaders they won't always be able to count on his vote. The man who staged an upset in last week'...
MiddletownMike - Jan 28 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Burlington County Chairman situation changing by the day

Blue Jersey - Jan 28 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Being a Chairman is awful.

Blue Jersey - Jan 28

Is there a doctor in the house?

Blue Jersey - Jan 28

Marriage Equality and "Harming Heterosexual Marriage"

Blue Jersey - Jan 28 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Justice Alito's Joe Wilson moment

Blue Jersey - Jan 28 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Jeff Tittel makes his own bed, whines that it is uncomfortable

Blue Jersey - Jan 28 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

News Roundup & Open Thread for Thursday January 28, 2010

Blue Jersey - Jan 28 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Middletown: It's Your Town Hall Newsletter Volume 2 Issue 2 - Now Availible

I am hearing some very positive feedback from the publishers of the "It's Your Town Hall" newsletter, residents seem to be very interested in what's going on down at Middletown's Town Hall but for reasons such as work and family, they have not been able to pay as close attention as they would like to how their local government is run. Many who have subscribed to the newsletter (over 100 s...
MiddletownMike - Jan 27 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Reaction to the State of the Union

Blue Jersey - Jan 27 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

What (Bill) Clinton should've done years ago

This year, I will work with Congress and our military to finally repeal the law that denies gay Americans the right to serve the country they love because of who they are. -The President of the United States. 1/27/10 ...
The Center of NJ Life - Jan 27 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

State of the Union Open Thread

Blue Jersey - Jan 27 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

I wouldn't be disappointed to see an NJDSC floor fight tonight, but I won't see one.

Blue Jersey - Jan 27

State Comptroller finds waste and abuse in Atlantic City

Blue Jersey - Jan 27 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

A167 introduced to abolish the Department of the Public Advocate

Blue Jersey - Jan 27 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Lonegan not ready to have everyone play nice in Bergen

Blue Jersey - Jan 27 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Pascrell slams Democrats approach to healthcare as arrogant

Blue Jersey - Jan 27 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

More calls to stop blocking Greenaway Judgeship

Blue Jersey - Jan 27 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

News Roundup & Open Thread for Wednesday January 27, 2010

Blue Jersey - Jan 27 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Quote of the Day: "We're not here to maintain the status quo"

Blue Jersey - Jan 26 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Memo to DSCC Chair Bob Menendez: Check your offices

Blue Jersey - Jan 26 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Why Christie really isn't taking the Chamber trip

Blue Jersey - Jan 26 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Week one: Christie is already raising taxes

Blue Jersey - Jan 26 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Blue Jersey Radio LIVE Tonight at 8:00 p.m.

Blue Jersey - Jan 26

Assembly committee gets budget update and it's not a pretty picture

Blue Jersey - Jan 26 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Late Edition News Roundup for Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2009

Blue Jersey - Jan 26 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Menendez condemns obstruction of judges, but what will be done?

Blue Jersey - Jan 26 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

A potential challenger for Pallone?

Blue Jersey - Jan 26

Good luck with that

Blue Jersey - Jan 26 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Caption Contest: Like a proud papa

Blue Jersey - Jan 25 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

NJPP Monday Minute: 1/25/10 Health reform at the crossroads

The stunning upset pulled off by Republican Scott Brown in the Massachusetts US Senate special election last Tuesday has sent shock waves through Washington. Suddenly, every statement Brown made in the campaign is being viewed by some as the final word on national issues ranging from climate control to foreign policy. But before we decide to let one man's views determine the fate of some of th...
MiddletownMike - Jan 25

Booker talks about his use of social media and the need to be creative to get the message out

Blue Jersey - Jan 25

Medical Marijuana in NJ. A roll call.

Blue Jersey - Jan 25 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

County party fundraising sees 28% drop

Blue Jersey - Jan 25 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Jon Runyan's Donkey Show: How to reduce your taxes and elect Democrats

Blue Jersey - Jan 25

N.J. Supreme Court sides with Asbury Park Press in disclosure case: Time to find out how much Middle...

MiddletownMike - Jan 25 - 11 clicks 11 clicks

The Jon Corzine I Know and "Sometimes" Love...And Other Playground Games In Trenton!

Blue Jersey - Jan 25

News Roundup & Open Thread for Monday January 25, 2010

Blue Jersey - Jan 25 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

South Jersey Marine Reservist killed in Afghanistan

Blue Jersey - Jan 24 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

The blame game over the budget numbers

Blue Jersey - Jan 24 - 10 clicks 10 clicks

Weekend News Roundup for Jan. 23-24, 2009

Blue Jersey - Jan 24 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Sweeney gives himself 341 days

Blue Jersey - Jan 24 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Sunday NJ Talk Shows 1/24/10

Blue Jersey - Jan 24 - 7 clicks 7 clicks

Hundreds in New Brunswick sign petition to change local marijuana law

MiddletownMike - Jan 23 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

Reefer Madness

Blue Jersey - Jan 23 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Caption Contest: Rock on

Blue Jersey - Jan 23

Runyan raises donkeys for a tax break

Blue Jersey - Jan 23 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Princess Picks Jets Over Colts in AFC Championship Game on Sunday

MiddletownMike - Jan 23 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Christie's cabinet still has a good deal of empty seats at the table

Blue Jersey - Jan 23 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

NFL - NFC Championship Saints Vs. Vikings Preview

MiddletownMike - Jan 23 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

NFL - AFC Championship Jets Vs. Colts Preview

MiddletownMike - Jan 23 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

President Obama's Weekly Address: 1/23/10 This Week's Supreme Court Decision

MiddletownMike - Jan 23 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Van Drew won't challenge LoBiondo "this cycle"

Blue Jersey - Jan 23 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Dudley Do-Right & Stokey the Bear

MiddletownMike - Jan 23

Adler joins members of Congress asking for review of Nuclear Regulations

Blue Jersey - Jan 23

President Obama on Health Reform: "I am not going to walk away just because it's hard."

MiddletownMike - Jan 22

Christie in Cartoons: I am ready! ...even if my plan isn't

Blue Jersey - Jan 22 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Holt to hold two town hall meetings

Blue Jersey - Jan 22 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Inmates being released without explanation as FBI invetsigates Camden Police officers

Blue Jersey - Jan 22

Agriculture and School Breakfast

Blue Jersey - Jan 22

Blue Jersey Friday Haiku

Blue Jersey - Jan 22 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Relaunched NJ Governor's website embraces new media

Blue Jersey - Jan 22 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

The Corporate States of America

Listen to Grayson talk about the Citizens United decision. It is the equivalent of the Dred Scott decision from 1857. Those are might words. ...
the subversive garden - Jan 22 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

TGIFriday News Roundup, Open thread

Blue Jersey - Jan 22 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Middletown: It's Your Town Hall Newsletter Volume 2 Issue 1 Now Availible

MiddletownMike - Jan 21 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Hypocrite Handlin Took $3000 From NJEA

MiddletownMike - Jan 21

Leadership Committee fundraising: NJ Republicans have more cash on hand than the NJ Democrats

Blue Jersey - Jan 21

Something Stinks at Unemployment

Blue Jersey - Jan 21

Now, how about all those massive warehouses on Cranbury Road?

Hamilton, West Windsor Malls go solar Developers Diversified will purchase some of the solar electricity for common area use, and tenants of Developers Diversified will have the opportunity to purchase the electricity generated by the solar power systems. “There were no upfront costs for the developer and they are collecting roof rent,” said Jamie Smith, vice president of sales for SunEdison. ...
The Center of NJ Life - Jan 21 - 7 clicks 7 clicks

How to Rebuild the New Jersey Democratic Party

Blue Jersey - Jan 21 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

On Day One, Christie Ditches Transparency

Blue Jersey - Jan 21

Senate will consider bill to abolish COAH

Blue Jersey - Jan 21 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Andrews talks Healthcare On the Record with Greta

Blue Jersey - Jan 21 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Thursday News Roundup & Open Thead

Blue Jersey - Jan 21 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Marriage equality in NJ, Scott Brown's win in MA, and never believing "Be patient" again

Blue Jersey - Jan 20

Quote of the Day 2: You cannot dance with someone if they are not willing to dance with you

Blue Jersey - Jan 20

Caption Contest: Handshakes from the new leadership

Blue Jersey - Jan 20 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Quote of the Day: Politicians lack the political will to effect meaningful tax reform

Blue Jersey - Jan 20

Blue Jersey Radio LIVE Tonight at 8:00 p.m.

Blue Jersey - Jan 20 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Crowley: I have no plans to run for public office

Blue Jersey - Jan 20

John Wisniewski, what's your plan?

Blue Jersey - Jan 20 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

New Jersey's future hangs in the balance

Blue Jersey - Jan 20 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Wednesday Weirdness III: GOP's Scott Brown wins Massachusetts Senate seat

MiddletownMike - Jan 20

Another reason for Garrett not to like those activist judges

Blue Jersey - Jan 20 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Wednesday Weirdness: Haiti's voodoo priests object to mass burials

MiddletownMike - Jan 20 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Wednesday Weirdness II: Scientists say dolphins should be treated as 'non-human persons'

MiddletownMike - Jan 20

Change News Roundup & Open Thread for Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2009

Blue Jersey - Jan 20

Menendez's statement on the Massachusetts debacle

Blue Jersey - Jan 19

Dump Sean Kean In 2011 Website Up and Running

MiddletownMike - Jan 19 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

APP Editorial "Damage control" on reform: Pallone's Contibutions From Health Care Industry Not Seen ...

MiddletownMike - Jan 19 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

Solomeno For Freeholder: Why I'm Running

MiddletownMike - Jan 19

Wisniewski says he has support of all 21 chairs to lead Democratic State Committee

Blue Jersey - Jan 19

A Call to Move Forward

Blue Jersey - Jan 19 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

If you're looking for waterfront property...

Blue Jersey - Jan 19

Lesniak bill would legalize internet gambling

Blue Jersey - Jan 19

Chris Christie's Jubilant Day & Open Thread

Blue Jersey - Jan 19

Why I'm running for Freeholder

Blue Jersey - Jan 19 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

First Day of the Christie Era News Roundup & Open Thread for Jan. 19, 2009

Blue Jersey - Jan 19

Christie to be sworn in as NJ's 55th Governor

Blue Jersey - Jan 19 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Poll: President Obama ends first year with 57 percent average approval rating

MiddletownMike - Jan 19

Obama tweets for first time

MiddletownMike - Jan 18

Pelosi: "We will have healthcare -- one way or another"

MiddletownMike - Jan 18 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Tornoe's take on Christie, Schundler and the signal sent to Teacher's unions

Blue Jersey - Jan 18

A daughter's perspective - Jon Corzine's four years as Governor

Blue Jersey - Jan 18

Tax revenues exceed estimates for 2nd straight month

Blue Jersey - Jan 18

If you don't have details, how can you match demand?

Blue Jersey - Jan 18 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Senator Loretta Weinberg, New Columnist for Blue Jersey

Blue Jersey - Jan 18

Martin Luther King would want to work by your side today

Blue Jersey - Jan 18 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Martin Luther King & The Revolution of Values

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr Day. Here in Summit many will be engaging in a day of service. For those of us who know only of Martin Luther King Jr's legacy with regard to civil rights for African-Americans this may seem incongruous. A society that could oppress millions of African-Americans was a society that was clearly unjust. These injustices were not limited to the oppression of whites...
Pax Christi Summit - Jan 18 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

News Roundup & Open Thread for Monday, Jan. 18, 2009

Blue Jersey - Jan 18

Cryan wants you to help Coakley in Massachusetts

Blue Jersey - Jan 17 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

A Prayer in Honor of Marting Luther King Jr Day

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Lord Jesus Christ who reached across the ethnic boundaries of Samaritan, Roman and Jew, who offered fresh sight to the blind and freedom to captives, help us to break down the barriers in our community, enable us to see the reality of racism and bigotry, and free us to challenge and uproot it from ourselves, our society and our world. Amen. –...
Pax Christi Summit - Jan 17 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Responding to the Suffering of Haiti

"We Suffer and Rejoice with Our Brothers and Sisters." That was the theme of Pax Christi NJ's state assembly two years ago. In April of 2008 Pax Christi NJ gathered to recognize Fr. Gene Squeo for his life's work of breaking down barriers and promoting international solidarity and interfaith dialogue. We focused on his work with the local Haitian community and his advocacy on behalf of the H...
Pax Christi Summit - Jan 17 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

"Compassionate Conservatism" - Garrett-style

Blue Jersey - Jan 17

Weekend News Roundup for Jan. 16-17, 2009

Blue Jersey - Jan 17

Sunday NJ Talk Shows 1/17/10

Blue Jersey - Jan 17 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Solomeno First To Throw His Hat In The Ring For Dems In Monmouth County Freeholders Race

MiddletownMike - Jan 17 - 6 clicks 6 clicks

A New Era in Trenton

Blue Jersey - Jan 17

Quote of the Day: I'm not going to take a Noah's Ark approach

Blue Jersey - Jan 17 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

GOP members of Congress are using twitter much more, but are they using it well?

Blue Jersey - Jan 17

Brill says NJ DEP nominee should buckle up

Blue Jersey - Jan 16 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Dodo- Kid from Outer Space

MiddletownMike - Jan 16

President Obama's Weekly Address: 1/16/10 Getting Our Money Back from Wall Street

MiddletownMike - Jan 16

Surprise: Chris Christie hires Michele Brown

Blue Jersey - Jan 15 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

The Massachusetts Senate Race: Shame on the Democrats

All of a sudden there is a groundswell of Republicanism in Massachusetts seems to be the media slogan. This liberal bastion of Massachusetts is going to vote in a Republican. Oh, my God!!! This is of course, a pile of shit. Yes, it is true the position of Senator has been dominated by Kennedy and Kerry for quite a while and democrats actually since 1979. But, what most of the pundits fail to und...
the subversive garden - Jan 15 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Corporate Coakley and the Corporate Democrats

Another reason the dems are losing in Massachusetts is that well, Democrats are a bunch of corporate hacks. Proof positive below: Coakley in the political fight of her life took time out to attend a Washington, DC fundraiser at $10,000 a plate. See the list for yourself. It is quite disgusting that Democrats are in bed with the likes of Pfizer, Merck, Brystol Myers, etc. Is there an...
the subversive garden - Jan 15 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Wyatt Cenac in Trenton

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c Dreaded Bliss http://www.thedailyshow.com/ Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care Crisis Yes, we are in the crowd shot, at 3:18. We saw Wyatt Cenac at a distance. This isn't his funniest work, but his point at the end is priceless. ...
The Center of NJ Life - Jan 15 - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Our Hearts Are with Haiti- How We Can Help

Like I am sure many of you are I have been following the reports out of Haiti and considering how best to respond. Our hearts and our thoughts are with our suffering Haitian brothers and sisters. Pax Christi NJ has many long standing ties to the Haitian community in NJ and to Haiti itself. Our members, including Fr. Jack Martin, Fr. Gene Squeo and Tonie Malone, over the years have: Founded an...
Pax Christi Summit - Jan 15 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

NJ Launches new state spending transparency website

Blue Jersey - Jan 15 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Stack doesn't rule out using Senatorial Courtesy to block Schundler

Blue Jersey - Jan 15 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Everyone thinks they have the power in the 3rd district

Blue Jersey - Jan 15 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Quote of the Day: Master of all levels of government edition

Blue Jersey - Jan 15

"Wall Street Hero" Scott Garrett tries to fool his District

Blue Jersey - Jan 15

Sweeney announces new Committee chairs

Blue Jersey - Jan 15 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Blue Jersey Friday Haiku

Blue Jersey - Jan 15

News Roundup & Open Thread Friday, Jan. 15, 2009

Blue Jersey - Jan 15 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Friday Morning Funnies: Rednecks are good at sensitive stuff

MiddletownMike - Jan 15 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Menendez discusses helping Haiti on the Ed Show

Blue Jersey - Jan 14

Obama's First Year Was A Success Despite Common Wisdom Of the Rightwing

MiddletownMike - Jan 14

Monmouth County Jobless Rate Seen As Stablizing With Recovery Underway

MiddletownMike - Jan 14

Yes on subsidizing drivers, No on mass transit

Blue Jersey - Jan 14

New Leadership and history made

Blue Jersey - Jan 14 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Elections have consequences

Blue Jersey - Jan 14

The Daily Show covers the Marriage Equality vote

Blue Jersey - Jan 14

"One Voice" - Corzine web ad a finalist for a Reed Award

Blue Jersey - Jan 14

Towns facing 12% increase in pension costs

Blue Jersey - Jan 14

Have you shared your thoughts on Marriage Equality with your legislator?

Blue Jersey - Jan 14

News Roundup & Open Thread for Thursday, Jan. 14, 2009

Blue Jersey - Jan 14

EPA wants Corzine to veto delay in water quality rules

Blue Jersey - Jan 14

Healthcare Crisis Part II: The "Benefits" of Health Insurance

On Thursday, St. Vincent’s who “accepts” both insurances requested Juliette bring the films as soon as possible. Since I work from home I volunteered. The UMDNJ is a typical hospital, white floors, white walls and white ceilings, however friendly medical staff dressed in blue pajamas smile at you and ask, “can I help you find something?” This is the same hospital I attended Physical a...
the subversive garden - Jan 13 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Still another hat in the 3rd district ring

Blue Jersey - Jan 13

"Right now there are no plans to lay people off"

Blue Jersey - Jan 13

News Roundup & Open Thread for Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2009

Blue Jersey - Jan 13

Middletown: It's Your Hometown Newsletter Issue 3 Is Available

MiddletownMike - Jan 13 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

The Parting Shot

Blue Jersey - Jan 12

Medical Marijuana in New Jersey. Finally.

Blue Jersey - Jan 12

Blue Jersey Radio LIVE Tonight at 8:00 p.m.

Blue Jersey - Jan 12

Jon Corzine's State of the State Address - Open Thread

Blue Jersey - Jan 12

Lame duck session lived up to its name

Blue Jersey - Jan 12 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Now Scott Garrett supports Judicial Activism

Blue Jersey - Jan 12 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Questions over when Burlco will choose a new chair and who will run

Blue Jersey - Jan 12 - 12 clicks 12 clicks

Second Class citizens of Our Fair State

From Geoff Wertime's opinion column at CentralJersey .com, titled Witnessing NJ's Shameful Vote : My senator, Jennifer Beck, R-12 th , cast that last vote with a photo of me and my boyfriend, which I handed her mere hours beforehand, either staring her in the face or — and this is more likely — buried under a stack of papers somewhere ...
The Center of NJ Life - Jan 12 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

I didn't realize that Wall Street was in NJ's 3rd Congressional District

Blue Jersey - Jan 12

News Roundup & Open Thread Swan Song & Lame Duck Edition, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2009

Blue Jersey - Jan 11

Medical Marijuana passes both houses of the Legislature

Blue Jersey - Jan 11 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

An open letter to Sean Kean

Blue Jersey - Jan 11

Is Menendez in line for another leadership position?

Blue Jersey - Jan 11 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

The difference between the NJ Senate and MTV's Jersey Shore

Blue Jersey - Jan 11

An inside look at the legislative phase of the marriage equality campaign just concluded

Blue Jersey - Jan 11

Sweeney has bigger Problems than Blue Jersey.

Blue Jersey - Jan 11

An incredible lack of leadership by Senator Sweeney

Blue Jersey - Jan 11

Keep NJ Off Hate Group's List

ALIPAC, which has been classified as a hate group by the Anti-Defamation League is already calling the delay of the vote on S1036 a significant victory. According to an email sent to all of its membership they intend to add the defeat of this bill to their list of major accomplishments for 2010. Being on ALIPAC’s list of accomplishments is a distinction our state does not deserve and should no...
Pax Christi Summit - Jan 11

Under the Dome: Final Lame Duck sessions & committee meetings

Blue Jersey - Jan 11

News Roundup & Open Thread for Monday, Jan. 11, 2009

Blue Jersey - Jan 11

3-D Adult Entertainment Unvailed in Las Vegas

MiddletownMike - Jan 10

You gotta live here to work here

Blue Jersey - Jan 10

[Infuriating] Quote of the Day: Sweeney the Abstainer

Blue Jersey - Jan 10 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Sunday NJ Talk Shows 1/10/10

Blue Jersey - Jan 10 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Avatar; A Must See Film, Is A Sequel Far Behind?

MiddletownMike - Jan 10 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Weekend News Roundup & Open Thread for Jan. 9-10, 2009

Blue Jersey - Jan 10 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Proposed Power Line vote postponed by BPU

Blue Jersey - Jan 9 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Essex County Superintendent of Elections charged with official misconduct

Blue Jersey - Jan 9

APP lets you try to balance the budget

Blue Jersey - Jan 9

President Obama's Weekly Address: 1/9/10 Health Reform's Benefits in 2010

MiddletownMike - Jan 9

My education in New Jersey politics

Blue Jersey - Jan 9

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Popeye It's Barnacle Bill the Sailor

MiddletownMike - Jan 9

QOTD: The next generation of Democrats will not balk at the opportunity to confer civil rights

Blue Jersey - Jan 8

Some Time Ago, Almost All Of Us Were "Others"

Blue Jersey - Jan 8 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

You Be The Gov: Balance The Budget Using "Deficit -O- Meter"

MiddletownMike - Jan 8 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Video: Booker and Christie on Night Patrol in Newark

Blue Jersey - Jan 8

In-State Tuition Vote Postponed Until Monday

Yesterday, the sponsor of the In-State Tuition bill a1036 withdrew it from full Senate consideration until Monday in the hope that we can change the minds of two or three Democratic senators who currently oppose its passage. Monday is our last chance! Please everyone call the senators who are currently on the fence and urge them to vote yes. Please call each senator on this list: Senator Jeff V...
Pax Christi Summit - Jan 8 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Blue Jersey Friday Haiku

Blue Jersey - Jan 8

The Other Fight for Equality

Currently there is a largely progressive coalition that is fighting for equality for students. They are fighting for parity in tuition for students who are the least likely to be able to afford in-state tuition let alone the out-of state rate. After nearly eight years the in-state tuition bill which would allow NJ students whose immigration status is undocumented to pay in-state tuition rates ...
Pax Christi Summit - Jan 8 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

News Roundup & Open Thread for Friday, Jan. 8, 2009

Blue Jersey - Jan 8 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Another typical day in Trenton

With today’s vote in the state Senate, the New Jersey legislature defaulted on its constitutional obligation to provide same-sex couples in New Jersey equal protection, as unanimously mandated by the New Jersey Supreme Court in 2006. Garden State Equality has more here . ...
The Center of NJ Life - Jan 7 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

State Senate Marriage Equality Liveblog

Blue Jersey - Jan 7 - 2 clicks 2 clicks