From the April 26 Cranford Chronicle:
To The Chronicle:I am concerned about the announcement by Congressman Mike Ferguson that the federal Army Corps of Engineers will be doing a study on the Rahway River and flooding.In particular, as I understand it based on what I have read and [...]
From the April 26 Cranford Chronicle:
To The Chronicle:I am concerned about the announcement by Congressman Mike Ferguson that the federal Army Corps of Engineers will be doing a study on the Rahway River and flooding.In particular, as I understand it based on what I have read and my [...]
Anyone who reads Dump Mike knows that we've been chronicling Rep. Michael Ferguson's (R-NJ7) connections to disgraced and indicted former Rep. Tom DeLay, and have repeatedly called for Ferguson to return the $54,403 he received direct from DeLay. [ed note: there's plenty more from DeLay cronies]
Of [...]
Anyone who reads Dump Mike knows that we've been chronicling Rep. Michael Ferguson's (R-NJ7) connections to disgraced and indicted former Rep. Tom DeLay, and have repeatedly called for Ferguson to return the $54,403 he received direct from DeLay. [ed note: there's plenty more from DeLay cronies]
Of course, [...]
This week's flooding provides a window into the relative effectiveness of Congressman Mike Ferguson to advocate and deliver for the people of New Jersey's 7th Congressional District.
The year before Ferguson took office Hurricane Floyd hit our state, and towns like Bound Brook and Manville were [...]
This week's flooding provides a window into the relative effectiveness of Congressman Mike Ferguson to advocate and deliver for the people of New Jersey's 7th Congressional District.
The year before Ferguson took office Hurricane Floyd hit our state, and towns like Bound Brook and Manville were devastated, [...]
We were all a little disappointed when the DCCC's support didn't materialize at the levels we though appropriate in 2006, and were very disappointed when Linda Stender came within 1.5 percent of beating Michael Ferguson (R-NJ7) on election day. We busted our humps here in the 7th, and know [...]
We were all a little disappointed when the DCCC's support didn't materialize at the levels we though appropriate in 2006, and were very disappointed when Linda Stender came within 1.5 percent of beating Michael Ferguson (R-NJ7) on election day. We busted our humps here in the 7th, and know that [...]
Star Ledger reporter Ed Silverman has a personal blog called Pharmalot, and today he notes that with the Democrats running the House our good Representative Mike Ferguson may have a little harder time raising all that pharma money he's relied on in the past.
Generally, the pharmaceutical industry hasn't [...]
Star Ledger reporter Ed Silverman has a personal blog called Pharmalot, and today he notes that with the Democrats running the House our good Representative Mike Ferguson may have a little harder time raising all that pharma money he's relied on in the past.
Generally, the pharmaceutical industry hasn't been [...]
I'm not sure what to make of this one, but if the New York Times accurately captured Michael Ferguson's feelings then he prefers having a Democratic majority in Congress.
If the Democratic ascendance on Capitol Hill was supposed to usher in dark days for Republicans, it is hard to [...]
I'm not sure what to make of this one, but if the New York Times accurately captured Michael Ferguson's feelings then he prefers having a Democratic majority in Congress.
If the Democratic ascendance on Capitol Hill was supposed to usher in dark days for Republicans, it is hard to tell [...]
Senator John Sununu (R-NH) and Mike Ferguson (R-NJ) wrote a letter to the Federal Communications Commission regarding the new business of wireless broadband. The letter is below the fold, but the important part is in this sentence.
With this action, the Commission has an opportunity to expand the deregulatory landscape [...]
Senator John Sununu (R-NH) and Mike Ferguson (R-NJ) wrote a letter to the Federal Communications Commission regarding the new business of wireless broadband. The letter is below the fold, but the important part is in this sentence.
With this action, the Commission has an opportunity to expand the deregulatory landscape to [...]
Last week we noted that Mike Ferguson admitted he was not free to vote his conscience in the Republican led Congress, choosing his political bosses over his constituents. The following letter on the subject was published in the Home News Tribune on March 3, 2007:
Ferguson represents GOP, [...]
Last week we noted that Mike Ferguson admitted he was not free to vote his conscience in the Republican led Congress, choosing his political bosses over his constituents. The following letter on the subject was published in the Home News Tribune on March 3, 2007:
Ferguson represents GOP, not [...]
Katherine Watt of North Plainfield took a trip last week to meet with Congressman Michael Ferguson. Here's her account of the meeting.
On February 24, Congressman Mike Ferguson held an open house at his Warren office. During his brief meeting with me and another local activist, he repeatedly insisted that [...]
Katherine Watt of North Plainfield took a trip last week to meet with Congressman Michael Ferguson. Here's her account of the meeting.
On February 24, Congressman Mike Ferguson held an open house at his Warren office. During his brief meeting with me and another local activist, he repeatedly insisted that he [...]
Here is a description of Deb Huber's meeting with Mike Ferguson at last week's Open House:
Yes, I got my 5 minutes with Mike and Marcus.I said my top issue is PEACE. I said we had long ago lost the hearts and minds of the people of Iraq. Thus, the [...]
Here is a description of Deb Huber's meeting with Mike Ferguson at last week's Open House:
Yes, I got my 5 minutes with Mike and Marcus.I said my top issue is PEACE. I said we had long ago lost the hearts and minds of the people of Iraq. Thus, the war [...]
It's well documented that the former Republican majority in the House demanded absolute loyalty on the part of its members, and Mike Ferguson (NJ7) was no exception. Regularly his constituents -- and Blue 7th members -- would contact his office with pleas for a vote and Ferguson would go the [...]
It's well documented that the former Republican majority in the House demanded absolute loyalty on the part of its members, and Mike Ferguson (NJ7) was no exception. Regularly his constituents -- and Blue 7th members -- would contact his office with pleas for a vote and Ferguson would go the [...]
Mike Ferguson was initially opposed to the escalation in the Iraq War, saying he "needed to be convinced" Bush's plan was the way to go. That was back in January.
During the debate last week, he changed his tune and stridently supported the escalation: "It may also be, [...]
Mike Ferguson was initially opposed to the escalation in the Iraq War, saying he "needed to be convinced" Bush's plan was the way to go. That was back in January.
During the debate last week, he changed his tune and stridently supported the escalation: "It may also be, I [...]
From PBS' Washington Week With Gwen Ifill, an excellent comparison of Congressman Mike Ferguson (R-NJ) and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY) with regard to the Iraq War Resolution that passed the House last week.
ANNOUNCER: Once again, live from Washington, moderator Gwen Ifill.MS. IFILL: Good evening. Explaining Iraq, defending Iraq, [...]
From PBS' Washington Week With Gwen Ifill, an excellent comparison of Congressman Mike Ferguson (R-NJ) and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY) with regard to the Iraq War Resolution that passed the House last week.
ANNOUNCER: Once again, live from Washington, moderator Gwen Ifill.MS. IFILL: Good evening. Explaining Iraq, defending Iraq, connecting [...]
Nothing more to say here than, The New York Observer says:
Mike Ferguson, a conservative Republican who was re-elected to his suburban New Jersey seat by less than two percent of the vote last year, just announced that he would vote against the resolution condemning the escalation of the [...]
Nothing more to say here than, The New York Observer says:
Mike Ferguson, a conservative Republican who was re-elected to his suburban New Jersey seat by less than two percent of the vote last year, just announced that he would vote against the resolution condemning the escalation of the war.The [...]
Here are some annotated highlights of Mike Ferguson's take on the Iraq War resolution passed last week by the House. His comments are in italics, with ours in plain text.
I am disappointed that the strategies employed thus far have not been more successful and that our progress in [...]
Here are some annotated highlights of Mike Ferguson's take on the Iraq War resolution passed last week by the House. His comments are in italics, with ours in plain text.
I am disappointed that the strategies employed thus far have not been more successful and that our progress in [...]
Roll Call [subscription] says Linda Stender is doing what is right to run again in 2008. I've heard her twice say that she is interested in running, and stopping just short of saying she is running. Many people thought that this would be a two-cycle race before the blue [...]
It's not as catchy as "Stender is a Spender," but it turns out Mike Ferguson is a spender – and he's a tax raiser, too! Looks like he may have lost his only campaign item against Linda Stender should she decide to run again in 2008.
Mike Ferguson (R-NJ7) has repeatedly talked about how wonderful his support of the district is because he delivered $5M for the Green Brook Flood Control Project, though we've noted that at that rate it will take 86 years to complete the $430 million project. Ferguson appears to have [...]
OK, we've heard it all before. Two years out from the election the DCCC is announcing that it will "aggressively" target the 7th district and Mike Ferguson. But the DCCC is promising to be in our district again in 2008.
At the DCCC we are aggressively on offense and [...]
Mike Ferguson (R-NJ7) once again cast his vote against embryonic stem cell research, continuing his desire to prevent cures for his constituents suffering from spinal cord injuries, diabetes and other maladies for this research is said to promise cures.
I'd write a longer post, but the links [...]
Here's Rep. Mike Ferguson trying to have it both ways about the President's plan to escalate the War in Iraq with another 21,500 troops.
"I'm not yet convinced about President Bush's plan to increase U.S. forces because the longer we bear the chief burden for Iraq's security, the longer [...]
In 1948 President Harry Truman labeled the Congress "Do Nothing" because they only met 110 days the whole year. In 2006, the Republican Congress blew that record away by meeting a grand total of 94 days. As a result of missing so many work days, there was a lot [...]
Blue Jersey is holding it's annual Best NJ Blog contest, and Dump Mike is on the list again! Last year we were a runner up, but this year we did a lot more. Please vote for Dump Mike!
Why should you vote for Dump Mike Ferguson? Because we [...]
Congressional Quarterly noted that there were only 15 races nationally that were within five points this year, and the Linda Stender/Mike Ferguson squeaker in NJ7 is one of them. Their analysis decides to mention Emily's List support while completely ignoring Blue 7th PAC (and this blog, Dump Mike), Democracy [...]
The following letter was published in the Courier News on December 26, 2007.
Ferguson must change Iraq stanceIn the recent elections for Congress, the voters of New Jersey's 7th U.S.Congressional District narrowly chose Mike Ferguson to represent their views in national government. Let's hope Ferguson starts his new term by [...]
Congressman Mike Ferguson (R) was a prime sponsor of the Medicare Part D prescription benefit which most folks find too expensive, confusing and problematic. It's so bad that the Weekly Standard, the weekly magazine of the conservative movement, notes (12/19/06) that few Republican members of Congress are willing to stand [...]
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