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• NJEA: Teachers First, Kids…Non-Existent

  —CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude!

  

  Over at BigGovernment.com, Kyle Olson has an interesting post about the NJEA and their strategy during the recent election. Knowing that there was little enthusiasm for a second Corzine term, the NJEA embarked upon a strategy of solidifying its base and wooing women. [...]

  Posted: November 28, 2009, 12:01pm EST
  by Mike Proto

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• Republican National Committee Contemplates A Litmus Test For Their Nominees

  —Politics 24/7 Weblog

      Indiana Congressman James Bopp , Jr. recently circulated a draft resolution for the Republican National Committee to implement a practicew that would essentially vet the candidates that the party fields for elected office as nominees whom they fund and endorse. The resolution would prohibit the RNC from endorsing or contributing financial [...]

  Posted: November 28, 2009, 5:53am EST
  by Kempite

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• Exit 3 Strategies, LLC: Republican New Media Political Consultants

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  Exit 3 Strategies L.L.C., a Republican new media consulting firm, wishes to congratulate its clients and Republicans everywhere on a historic Election Night 2009. During the 2009 election cycle, Exit 3 Strategies participated in a... [...]

  Posted: November 28, 2009, 3:36am EST
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• On a "Post-Racial" Plantation, Bitterness May Be a Bumper Crop

  —Cinnaman

  
  
  The election of President Barack Obama was expected by many to usher in a gentler, “post-racial” climate in the United States, but word hasn’t yet gotten to the historic Latta Plantation tourist spot in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
  
  Tour guides and historic re-enactors [...]

  Posted: November 27, 2009, 6:01pm EST
  

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• Update: Newest Christie Appointments

  —Dan Cirucci

  New Jersey Governor-Elect Chris Christie announced today additional members of the Transition New Jersey sub-committees, including Humans Services and Children and Families, Environmental Protection and Economic Development and Growth. These sub-committees will conduct a top to bottom review of their respective government department and agency.

  Human Services and Children and [...]

  Posted: November 27, 2009, 4:29pm EST
  

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• Ledger Live looks at differing styles

  —Blue Jersey

  The Ledger Live took a look at the differing speaking styles between outgoing Governor Corzine and Governor Elect Chris Christie from their recent speeches before the League of Municipalities:

  Ledger Live: Two different styles of Christie and Corzine

  We'll see whether it's style or substance that is more important as his term' [...]

  Posted: November 27, 2009, 1:28pm EST
  

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• Climate For Dems: Not Good

  —Dan Cirucci

  From Kenneth T. Walsh at US News:
  There are many signs of voter resentment. And the result could be a tide of hostility that will turn Washington on its head in next year's midterm elections and maybe in 2012.
  "The American people have gone shopping, and they have purchased" [...]

  Posted: November 27, 2009, 7:08am EST
  

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• State Dinner Menu Full Of Typos

  —Dan Cirucci

  From Anahad O'Connor at the New York Times:
  The White House pulled out all the stops in preparation for President Obama’s first state dinner on Tuesday night, hiring a new florist, selecting a renowned guest chef and even inviting a number of high-profile musicians to perform.
  But one' [...]

  Posted: November 27, 2009, 6:02am EST
  

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• NJ State Capital News for Friday

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  WAGNER, CONAWAY ON BILL PACKAGE TO RESTRICT SALE, USE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES Measures Would Prohibit Sale of E-Cigarettes to Minors; Prohibit E-Cigarette Use Indoors (TRENTON) – Assembly members Connie Wagner and Herb Conaway, M.D. today... [...]

  Posted: November 27, 2009, 1:40am EST
  by CLEARYSNOTEBOOK

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• Thanksgiving Tradition

  —Aquaman, Questing for Atlantis

  I’m just putting it on the record now. Should I ever get elected President of the United States, I will not pardon the turkey. I will get an axe and personally cut its head off. And then it will be prepared, cooked and served for Thanksgiving dinner. That is all. Hope everyone [...]

  Posted: November 27, 2009, 12:16am EST
  by Kevin Waterman

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• RUTGERS at LOUISVILLE Friday, November 27 Kickoff 11a.m.

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  Image via Wikipedia Rutgers (7-3, 2-3 BIG EAST) looks to get back in the win column this week as the Scarlet Knights travel to Louisville (4-7, 1-5 BIG EAST) for a Friday morning ESPN2 telecast.... [...]

  Posted: November 26, 2009, 9:51pm EST
  by CLEARYSNOTEBOOK

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• What We're Thankful For & Open Thread

  —Blue Jersey

  Thankful the $%@*ing governor's election is over. But huge thanks to all the people who worked so hard, everybody who voted right, and especially, Jon S. Corzine and Joe Cryan.

  Loretta Weinberg. Hotshot. Patron saint.

  That we have leaders willing to do the right thing simply because it's the right [...]

  Posted: November 26, 2009, 2:54pm EST
  

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• Thanksgiving Dinner: Dimming Lights?

  —Dan Cirucci

  Will you turn down the lights a bit at Thanksgiving dinner today?
  More often than not dimming the lights sets a wonderful mood.
  It changes the atmosphere. And of course, it can be romantic.
  But what about practicalities? Do dimmer switches actually save electricity?
  Logic would seem to say yes: [...]

  Posted: November 26, 2009, 6:09am EST
  

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• In New Jersey, Former Phila. Eagle To Run For Congress & Former CNN Anchor To Run For Senate

  —Politics 24/7 Weblog

       John Adler is a freshman Democrat Congressman representing New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District. He came to office after winning a close election down ticket from the landslide, 15% plurality that Barack Obama polled on the same line. New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District is not a safe district for Democrats and [...]

  Posted: November 25, 2009, 8:32pm EST
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• BE BOLD

  —In The Lobby

  Nov. 25, 2009
  
  If there’s one thing that Gov.-elect Chris Christie should learn from his predecessor, it’s this:
  Don’t wuss out when it comes to cutting government.
  In Corzine’s first year in office, he came in promising to right New Jersey’s fiscal ship.  He demanded that the Legislature agree [...]

  Fetched: November 25, 2009, 6:19pm EST
  

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• Governor-Elect Chris Christie Announces Additional Transition New Jersey Sub-Committee Members

  —moremonmouthmusings

  TRENTON, NJ – Governor-Elect Chris Christie announced today additional members of the Transition New Jersey sub-committees, including Military and Veterans Affairs, State, Banking and Insurance, Community Affairs, Gaming, Sports and Entertainment, Agriculture and Authorities. These sub-committees will conduct a top to bottom review of their respective government department and agency.
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 4:08pm EST
  

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• Bill changing Senate vacancy rules introduced

  —Blue Jersey

  There was a good deal of speculation toward the end of the Governor's race and immediately following the election about whether this step would be taken and Capitol Quickies says that John Mckeon is the one taking it in the Assembly:Assemblyman John McKeon, D-Essex, has proposed legislation that would [...]

  Posted: November 25, 2009, 3:42pm EST
  

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• Roman Polanski Granted Bail

  —TODAY'S NEWS NJ

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  A Swiss court ruled on Wednesday that Roman Polanski can be freed on bail.
  
  
  The court set bail at $4.5 million, according to the Associated Press, and stipulated that he must wear an electronic monitoring bracelet and stay at his Swiss chalet under house [...]

  Posted: November 25, 2009, 12:59pm EST
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• Johnny Sack, Al Leiter on Christie transition team

  —Capitol Quickies

  Gov.-elect Chris Christie has been announcing the members of his various transition team committees this week; in due time, those names and some backgrounders on the members will appear in this space.

  Most of the people are known primarily to the political community. But today's appointment of the members of the [...]

  Posted: November 25, 2009, 12:34pm EST
  by Michael Symons

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• Christie Announces New Appointments

  —Dan Cirucci

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  New Jersey Governor-Elect Chris Christie announced today additional members of the Transition New Jersey sub-committees, including Military and Veterans Affairs, State, Banking and Insurance, Community Affairs, Gaming, Sports and Entertainment, Agriculture and Authorities. These sub-committees will conduct a top to bottom review of their respective government department and agency.

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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 12:27pm EST
  

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• Christie and Rendell talk Business, Tourism and Dredging in first meeting

  —Blue Jersey

  Governor-Elect Christie traveled over to Pennsylvania on Monday to meet with Governor Ed Rendell:Christie and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno met with Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell for about 45 minutes this morning to discuss a range of topics, including some common points such as tourism promotion and regional economic development, [...]

  Posted: November 25, 2009, 12:00pm EST
  

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• Maybe Christie can kill red light experiment

  —Politics Patrol: Bob Ingle

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  My colleague Rob Jennings of The Daily Record reports Gov.-elect Chris Christie may be in a position to scuttle New Jersey's awful red light camera experiment. Corzine signed that into law in '08 but it is just now getting started.  Newark went first with' [...]

  Posted: November 25, 2009, 11:00am EST
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• Morning Rush: Gov.-elect Christie has been subpoenaed by Hal Turner's attorney, same-sex marriage movement losing steam in New Jersey

  —Hoboken Now

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  Governor-elect Chris Christie has been subpoenaed by North Bergen Internet radio host and "hate blogger" Hal Turner's attorney and the effort to gain same-sex marriage rights along the northeast has taken a major hit with New Jersey and New York's hesitance to vote on the matter. [...]

  Posted: November 25, 2009, 7:50am EST
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• The Save Jersey Financial Literacy Program for Legislators

  —The Save Jersey Blog

  Matt Rooney | November 25, 2009
  
  Trenton is truly the "irony" capital of the world! Proof? A Tuesday evening press release from Senate President-elect Steve Sweeney (D-Gloucester) caught my eye and reinforced our capital city's dubious reputation, Save Jerseyans.
  Here's an excerpt: 
  
  
  "Legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Steve Sweeney which creates a" [...]

  Posted: November 25, 2009, 7:00am EST
  

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• Keyport candidates to face off in run-off

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  From the Asbury Park Press-
  
  KEYPORT — It's back to square one in the razor-thin election between Democratic incumbent councilwoman Christian Bolte and Republican challenger Edward Burlew after an official recount by the Board of Elections Tuesday afternoon shifted one of provisional ballots over to Burlew, creating a [...]

  Posted: November 25, 2009, 6:24am EST
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• SWEENEY'S TIGHT ROPE

  —In The Lobby

  Nov. 25, 2009
  
  
  By CARL GOLDEN
  
  As difficult as some may find it, you have to feel just a little bit sorry for Senate President-elect Steve Sweeney.
  
  In what was supposed to be his moment of high political triumph --- his selection as the leader of [...]

  Fetched: November 25, 2009, 5:16am EST
  

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• Governor-Elect Chris Christie Announces Additional Transition New Jersey Sub-Committee Members

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  TRENTON, NJ – Governor-Elect Chris Christie announced today additional members of the Transition New Jersey sub-committees, including Corrections and Homeland Security, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Protection, Healthcare, Human Services and Children and Families, Law and... [...]

  Posted: November 25, 2009, 4:43am EST
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• Christie subpoenaed before even taking office

  —Blue Jersey

  If you had Chris Christie's first hiccup as Governor occurring before he even takes office in the pool, you win:A subpoena has been issued for Gov.-elect Chris Christie to appear next month at the federal trial of North Bergen Internet radio host and blogger Hal Turner.

  Michael Orozco, Turner's lawyer, [...]

  Posted: November 24, 2009, 9:57pm EST
  

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• Christie Announces More Committee Members

  —Dan Cirucci

  New Jersey Governor-Elect Chris Christie announced today additional members of the Transition New Jersey sub-committees, including Corrections and Homeland Security, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Protection, Healthcare, Human Services and Children and Families, Law and Public Safety and Transportation.
  These sub-committees will conduct a top to bottom review of their respective [...]

  Posted: November 24, 2009, 4:29pm EST
  

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• Governor-Elect Chris Christie Announces Additional Transition New Jersey Sub-Committee Members

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  TRENTON, NJ – Governor-Elect Chris Christie announced today additional members of the Transition New Jersey sub-committees, including Corrections and Homeland Security, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Protection, Healthcare, Human Services and Children and Families, Law and Public Safety and Transportation. These sub-committees will conduct a top to bottom review of their [...]

  Posted: November 24, 2009, 4:24pm EST
  

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