Matt Rooney | November 21, 2009AP: WASHINGTON – Invoking the name of Edward M. Kennedy, Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing [...]
John McCain never forgave the Republican Party voters for choosing George W. Bush over him in the 2000 Primary and spent the 8 years after that paying the party back by shoving his finger in the eye of Conservatives and the Party. Whether it was flirting with [...]
A few nights ago, Fat Albert Gore was on the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien to discuss “Global Warming”. During the interview the subject turned to geothermal energy production. Here is the clip of that expert, Fat Albert, telling a national TV audience everything he knows about earth science.
Now, [...]
I am a leaf raking madman today. Breaking for lunch with 6 loads already in the street. About 8 more to go, though.
And I am happy that the global warming scientists are feeling some heat. [...] 
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Matt Rooney | November 20, 2009
N.J. Governor-elect Christie tells local officials to expect 'a continued period of pain'
‘America’s Mayor’ apparently is going to bypass a run for the NY governorship and turn his sights toward ousting Kirsten Gillibrand (who was appointed to the seat vacated by Hillary Clinton).
Here’s the story from the WaPo:
After months of relative quiet regarding the political [...]
The first major vote in the Senate on healthcare will take place this Saturday at 8PM. The vote will be on the ‘motion to proceed’ with the bill. This is not a vote to pass the bill, just a vote to approve of bringing the bill to [...]
On Monday a contingent of traditional marriage supporters will be rallying in Trenton to oppose the gay marriage legislation being considered in the lame duck session of the legislature. The rally is being led by New Jersey Family First.
If you wish to attend the rally here [...]
Matt Rooney | November 19, 2009
Matt Rooney | November 19, 2009Sam Tyler | November 18, 2009
With Jon Corzine back from the Tropics and [...]
Matt Rooney | November 19, 2009
It is important though to recognize if we keep on adding to the debt, even in the midst of this recovery, that at some point, people could lose confidence in the U.S. economy in a way that could actually lead to a [...]
As a New Jersey Native – born, raised, and currently residing – I can say readily say our state has its share of problems. A budget shortfall up to wahoozee, property taxes that make out-of-staters’ jaws drop, and political corruption that’s the stuff novels are made of.
Yet, despite all this, [...]
00 congressional district 52 $7,095,859
15th congressional district 10 $5,637,012
17th congressional district 1 $3,241,589
40th congressional' [...]
The decision by Attorney General Eric Holder to try Gitmo terrorists in U.S. civilian courts is bad enough. But now we are learning that the AG has a clear conflict of interest regarding this issue and clearly should have recused himself from [...]
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According to Politico, Democrats are becoming increasingly alarmed about their standing with independents. In the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial elections, Republicans Bob McDonnell and Chris Christie both won independents by roughly a 2:1 margin.
Independents now also have an extremely unfavorable view of this Congress. [...]
The pinch hitting history: Seven years ago. Lautenberg for Torricelli. Torricelli resigns in scandal 31 days before the election. State law says a candidate must withdraw 51 days before an election in order for a new candidate to be named. Democrats take it to the NJ Supreme Court and 51 [...]
Matt Rooney | November 18, 2009
Because there’s a chance that the Dems may appoint him to replace the ancient Frank Lautenberg.
And they think that there would be an edge for Corzine since he would be the “incumbent” for the next general election.
Love it. Wouldn’t be a hoot if he lost again? [...] 
What conclusions can we draw from the fact that 35% of New Jerseyans actually think that the state will get better over the next 10 years?
Are they:
A. Delusional
B. Hopeless Optimists
C. Idealistic Christie Supporters
D. Retiring from state jobs very soon [...]
From Americans for Prosperity-Patients First Project.
The health care debate in Washington is reaching a turning point. Speaker Pelosi has temporarily gotten her way in the House and Leader Reid is preparing to ram his government-run health care proposal through the first 60 vote hurdle before the Thanksgiving break next [...]
Scot DeCristofaro | November 17, 2009I have two word for the New Jersey budget deficit: Newfoundland Labrador
Save Jerseyans, the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is a province in Canada we ought to be looking to for some inspiration.
Newfoundland is an island in the North Atlantic, the [...]
Brian McGovern | November 17, 2009
This post is sure to be a real tearjerker. As many of you know, I have been a speaker for the last two years at the Family Research Council’s Blogs 4 Life conference which took place right before the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.
Last [...]
Matt Rooney | November 17, 2009"From what I am told all weekend there were head counts. Democrats are now confident they have the support of at least four Republicans in the Senate including Jen Beck, Sean Kean, Kip Bateman and Bill Baroni. Democrats will not apparently bring" [...]
The State that won’t pass Jessica’s Law to protect our children, but was all too happy about repealing the Death Penalty to protect murderers, is about to defy logic again.
As Sharon pointed out moments ago, the New Jersey State Senate is poised to vote on and [...]
Just when Republicans are starting to get comfortable after a victory, the Democrats are pulling the rug out from under us again.
The New Jersey Family Policy Council has just announced that the Senate Judiciary Committee will post and vote on a gay marriage bill. The bill [...]
In 2006, Obama says Khalid Sheikh Mohammad will get a military trial. Hmmm, just what has changed?
(h/t Gateway Pundit)
[...]As we all know, New Jersey is in a serious fiscal crisis. Next year the state is facing a mind-boggling $8B deficit and, based on recent experience, that deficit is only likely to balloon further. This puts our new governor Mr. Christie in a real predicament - [...]
J. Joseph Rivera | November 16, 2009THE GREAT OBAMA continues his policy of embarrassing the United States of America every chance he gets. A few months back, THE GREAT OBAMA bowed to the king of Saudi Arabia. No president of the United States has ever bowed to any leader of any country. Of course his handlers [...]
By Zebulon Pike | November 16, 2009
There is an old saying that ‘truth is stranger than fiction.’ I suppose that is the best way to frame this story. You just can’t make this stuff up.
“Gay American” Jim McGreevey is spending his Sunday mornings with a new man — [...]
There comes a time when a revolution begins. It occurs when there is nothing, or not much left, to lose. Most revolts start with a small group willing to stand up for their principles. A meaningful revolution only comes to fruition if others with similar principles and fortitude join in [...]
Matt Rooney | November 15, 2009Statements by more than a dozen lawmakers were ghostwritten, inwhole or in part, by Washington lobbyists working for Genentech,' [...]
Gay “marriage” advocates in Maine are none too happy right now. They hoped November 3 would be a day to celebrate. But instead, voters made Maine the 31st state to reject gay “marriage.” But after losing in the voting booth, instead of simply continuing to advocate for their agenda, [...]
Matt Rooney | November 19, 2009
