Tag Archives: New Jersey

Summer of Protest: Why Democrats Should Be Glad They’re Tanking Now

Today’s special all-politics edition of Coffee and Markets with Brad Jackson of TNL’s WHIP (What’s Happening In Politics) blog focuses on the 2009 state races and the 2010 political scene, and asks the question: Have Democrats tanked too early for Republicans to benefit?

Democrats Drag Christie Before Congress, Admit It’s a Political Smear Campaign

Democrats are running scared in New Jersey and, with possible direction from the White House, are trying to smear their way to victory in November.

GOP Looks to Begin Comeback in New Jersey

Don’t call it a comeback, but a win by New Jersey’s Chris Christie today in the state’s GOP primary may set him up for a favorable showdown with Governor Jon Corzine in November and the possible rebound of Republicans nationally.

GOP within Striking Distance in NH Senate Race

It looks like there may be a glimmer of hope for the GOP in the Northeast, with NH, NY, NJ and DE all looking a little more red these days.

Christie Has a Double Digit Lead Over Corzine in NJ

Republican Chris Christie is leading Jon Corzine in New Jersey giving the GOP a chance to paint another blue state red.

Of Texas, New Jersey, And Paul Krugman’s Snark

The Nobel Prizewinner caustically dismisses and disparages Republican, “glorious free market,” DeLay-infested Texas, by pointing out that while per capita income in Texas is $37,187, per capita income in New Jersey, “with its oppressive taxes and regulation of everything (what it takes to get permission to cut down a dying tree … ),” is a whopping $49,194.

- March 18, 2010 -

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