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• Join Us for a Republican Christmas Celebration

  —The Save Jersey Blog

   | December 16, 2009
  It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Save Jerseyans! Please come celebrate the season with your Blogger-in-Chief and some of South Jersey's finest young (and young at heart) Republican leaders, activists and all-around holiday party animals:
  
  
  Come help us celebrate the holidays & a HUGE [...]

  Posted: December 16, 2009, 8:00am EST
  

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• Gloucester GOP chair stunned by report on rival

  —Politicker NJ

  Gloucester County Republicans are going into war mode over the scathing 66 page report issued by the Office of the Inspector General that slams attorney Michael Angelini, the Democratic county chairman, for using a dozen part-time public jobs over the last 27 years to accrue a six-figure pension. “It’s almost [...]

  Posted: December 15, 2009, 7:01pm EST
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• Republican Reaction to Dow Nomination

  —The Save Jersey Blog

   | December 15, 2009
  
  “I applaud Governor-elect Christie’s decision to nominate a public servant who shares his vision for New Jersey and record of success. The Governor-elect continues to demonstrate that he will surround himself with strong, qualified people with a commitment to making our state a better place to [...]

  Posted: December 15, 2009, 3:46pm EST
  

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• A Democrat for state AG

  —Morris Politics

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  Paula Dow, the Essex County Prosecutor, was named today by Chris Christie to be state Attorney General.

  Christie's selection of a Democrat shows a refreshing commitment away from partisan politics, but you have got to figure that some Republicans are miffed. Attorney General is a key position.

  Jay Webber, the state party [...]

  Posted: December 15, 2009, 3:01pm EST
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• In developing South Ward battle, Baraka fights back against Christie criticisms

  —Politicker NJ

  NEWARK - South Ward Council candidate Ras Baraka said he heard Gov.-elect Chris Christie calling out his school on the gubernatorial campaign trail this year, as the Republican candidate repeatedly reference to the failing senior test scores at Newark's Central High, where Baraka is the principal.  "I think Chris Christie used [...]

  Posted: December 15, 2009, 2:35pm EST
  by Max Pizarro

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• Kean Praises Dow Nomination

  —Dan Cirucci

  New Jersey Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean congratulated Paula Dow on her nomination as attorney general, and praised Governor-elect Chris Christie for the selection of a well-respected, experienced prosecutor as his first pick for a Cabinet-level appointment.
  “Paula Dow stands out even among the many talented New Jersey lawyers qualified [...]

  Posted: December 15, 2009, 2:34pm EST
  

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• Amodeo and Polistina say keeping casinos open is top priority

  —Politicker NJ

  Two Republican Assemblymen from Atlantic County are touting each other as possible challengers to State Sen. James Whelan (D-Atlantic City) in 2011. "We need a bright guy to move into the Senate position who has a career ahead of him, and that's Vince Polistina," said John Amodeo (R-Margate). "What we've seen [...]

  Posted: December 15, 2009, 12:30pm EST
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• Christie to appoint liberal bleeding-heart democrat to Attorney General post

  —CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude!

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  The Star Ledger is reporting that Chris “What the hell am I doing” Christie will annouce at a press conference today his choice for attorney general will be Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow.  Dow is a registered democrat and a bleeding-heart liberal.

  Is this the change that the republican party elected Christie for?  Could he [...]

  Posted: December 15, 2009, 11:14am EST
  by Richard Zuendt, Guest Blogger

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• O'Toole and Rice say they'll sign off on Dow

  —Politicker NJ

  Two Essex County senators - one Democrat and one Republican - say they intend to support Gov.-elect Chris Christie's choice for attorney general when he submits Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow's name to the state Senate.   But while state Sen. Kevin O'Toole (R-Cedar Grove) unequivocally backs Dow, state Sen. [...]

  Posted: December 15, 2009, 10:25am EST
  by Max Pizarro

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• Corzine finds his appointment book

  —Capitol Quickies

  Gov. Jon Corzine nominated 180 people to various state agencies Monday, undoubtedly setting up a political fight with Republicans who are gearing up to reclaim the governor's mansion and the executive-branch appointments that go with it for the first time in eight years. Those include 49 who will require Senate approval [...]

  Posted: December 15, 2009, 9:07am EST
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• Polifrone says he'll seek GOP nod for Sheriff

  —Politicker NJ

  Dominick Polifrone, a former federal law enforcement agent known for his takedown of a high profile mob hit man, confirmed today that he intends to pursue the Republican Party's support to run for Bergen County sheriff. Polifrone, a 63-year-old Norwood resident, sent a letter of intent to Bergen County Republican [...]

  Posted: December 14, 2009, 1:20pm EST
  by Matt Friedman

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• The Sky's the Limit

  —The Save Jersey Blog

   | December 14, 2009
  
  
  The new Democrat plan to raise the national debt ceiling by approximately $2 trillion represents a defining issue for Congressional Republicans heading into Election 2010.
  But will they seize the opportunity? Senate Dems just rammed another $1.1 trillion spending bill down our throats yesterday afternoon. The [...]

  Posted: December 14, 2009, 6:00am EST
  

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• Sunday NJ Talk Shows 12/13

  —Blue Jersey

  On the Record has Michael Aron talking with Assembyman/Democratic State Chairman Joseph Cryan (D-Union), state Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Red Back), Democratic lobbyist Harold Holdes and Republican lobbyist/Somerset County GOP Chairman Dale Florio to discuss the results of the gubernatorial election. They [...]

  Posted: December 13, 2009, 9:49am EST
  

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• Donovan on verge of county executive candidacy

  —Politicker NJ

  Bergen County Clerk Kathleen Donovan is sounding a lot like a candidate for county executive. The five-term Republican sent a letter yesterday to members of her party that strongly signals she intends to run for the Republican nomination for the county's top post, though she says that she will not [...]

  Posted: December 11, 2009, 1:09pm EST
  by Matt Friedman

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• Wisniewski Auditions For State Party Chairman At Taxpayer Expense

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  TRENTON – Citing Assemblyman John Wisniewski’s blatant use of taxpayer-funded resources for partisan politicking, New Jersey Republican State Committee Communcations Director Kevin Roberts today issued the following statement: "John Wisniewski is obviously more concerned with... " [...]

  Posted: December 11, 2009, 12:05am EST
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• Republicans Say The Darndest Things

  —Blue Jersey

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  In real life, Gerald Cardinale is a dentist.

  In political life, he is a state senator who represents the 39th Legislative District. He also sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

  We hope he is less rude to his patients than he was to Thomas Hoff Prol, whom he called [...]

  Posted: December 10, 2009, 10:28pm EST
  

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• Republicans Say The Darndest Things

  —Politicker NJ

  In real life, Gerald Cardinale is a dentist. In political life, he is a state senator who represents the 39th Legislative District. He also sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee. [...]

  Posted: December 10, 2009, 10:12pm EST
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• GOP: Wisniewski shouldn't audition for Dem State Chairman on taxpayers' dime

  —Politicker NJ

  Republicans say that Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-Sayreville) should stop using tax dollars to run for Democratic State Chairman. Wisniewski, a Middlesex County Democrat who has been mentioned as a possible candidate to head the state party, circulated a press release today bashing Gov.-elect Christopher Christie. "John Wisniewski is obviously more [...]

  Posted: December 10, 2009, 2:17pm EST
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• Today's Reads (12/10)

  —New Jersey for Mitt Romney

   

  -         Rove: Can Republicans retake the Senate in 2010?
  
   -         Obama accepts a Peace Prize during wartime.
  
   -         Should Ben Bernanke be person of the year?
  
   -         Gen. Petraeus says fighting insurgency in Afghanistan will take longer than in Iraq.

   

   

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  Posted: December 10, 2009, 9:48am EST
  

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• Garrett Against Tax Breaks

  —Blog the Fifth

  Representative Scott Garrett joined all but two Republicans in voting against extending $31 billion in tax breaks. Here's how the AP describes it:
  
  

  The tax breaks include a sales tax deduction that mainly helps people in the nine states without local income taxes, a property tax deduction for [...]

  Posted: December 09, 2009, 10:30pm EST
  

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• Not definite given local ties, but redistricting could propel Nutley GOP stars into other contests

  —Politicker NJ

  NUTLEY - Talk to the players on the ground here and it fast becomes evident that local ties run deeper than party, which is why it's difficult to picture Gov.-elect Chris Christie's Nutley victory sparking significant change among GOP ranks, even though individual Republicans have a dominating presence here. "Nutley supports Nutley, whether [...]

  Posted: December 09, 2009, 5:37pm EST
  by Max Pizarro

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• Lou Magazzu, the survivor

  —Politicker NJ

  After a brutal reelection campaign, Louis Magazzu can put a new title on his resume: survivor.  "It's easy to be cocky now, but certainly there were some people who really thought I was on the ropes - particularly the Republicans and the renegades," said Magazzu, the Cumberland County freeholder [...]

  Posted: December 09, 2009, 4:16pm EST
  by Matt Friedman

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• NJBIA TO PRESENT KYRILLOS WITH THE TROAST AWARD

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  Senator Joseph Kyrillos, the ranking Republican member of the Senate Economic Growth Committee received the Troast award from the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) today. The award is presented for distinguished public service.
  
  The award was presented at the NJBIA’s annual public policy forum. The Troast award [...]

  Posted: December 09, 2009, 2:00pm EST
  

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• Reid Stubbornly Compounds Error

  —Dan Cirucci

  From J. Taylor Rushing at The Hill:
  Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) on Tuesday defended his remarks from Monday comparing congressional Republican opposition to healthcare to the 19th-century debate over slavery, accusing his GOP critics of "distorting" his intent.
  "At pivotal points in American history, the tactics of" [...]

  Posted: December 09, 2009, 7:08am EST
  

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• The American People Are Coming For You

  —The Save Jersey Blog

   | December 9, 2009
  
  Ominous polling news for the Democrat Party... and the GOP for that matter, too! Congressional Republicans need to get it together FAST or find themselves unable to capitalize on anti-Obama sentiments next November, Save Jerseyans. Americans are scared, broke, angry and desirous of a real national leader. [...]

  Posted: December 09, 2009, 6:00am EST
  

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• NJ Capital (Wednesday) News

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  December 8,2009 KEAN & ALLEN GRATIFIED NEW JERSEY WILL APPLY FOR EDUCATION GRANTS Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean and Senator Diane Allen, members of the Senate Education Committee, issued the following statement regarding the State... [...]

  Posted: December 09, 2009, 12:05am EST
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• Putz of the Week/Mensch of the Week 12.10.09

  —Politicker NJ

  This is an absolute first here at Putz of the Week/Mensch of the Week.We have a Democrat as Putz, and a Republican as Mensch. Marriage equality is the issue of the day. And here are two sides of the same issue. [...]

  Posted: December 08, 2009, 10:42pm EST
  by Joey_Novick

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• Barack Obama: The Teflon President...NOT

  —NJ Tax Revolution

  Barack Obama today blamed the GOP for the economy and anything else that would make his life difficult (from Reuters):U.S. President Barack Obama packed an economic speech with a political punch on Tuesday, blaming Republicans for creating high deficits, mismanaging bank bailouts and obstructing efforts to reform healthcare.I am not [...]

  Posted: December 08, 2009, 6:30pm EST
  

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• UPDATED: GAY MARRIAGE PASSAGE UNLIKELY

  —In The Lobby

  Dec. 8, 2009
  
  UPDATED: The debate over gay marriage now moves to the Senate -- and its passage there is anything but certain.  In fact, it's unlikely..
  
  As expected, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the gay marriage bill by a 7-6 vote. Republican Bill Baroni voted yes; [...]

  Fetched: December 08, 2009, 5:16pm EST
  

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• In Bergen, potential Republican freeholder candidates emerge early

  —Politicker NJ

  After snapping a six year dry spell by winning two freeholder seats last month, Bergen County Republicans are having no trouble recruiting candidates for freeholder next year, when they’ll have an opportunity to take control of the freeholder board. Bergen County Republican Chairman Bob Yudin said that six people have [...]

  Posted: December 08, 2009, 5:14pm EST
  by Matt Friedman

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