New Jersey Governor Race

Chris Christie Inauguration: New Jersey Republican Governor Takes Office

AP | ANGELA DELLI SANTI | Posted 05.25.2011

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican Chris Christie was sworn in Tuesday as New Jersey's 55th governor, vowing to deliver the far-reaching change he said ...

New Jersey Independent Governor Candidate Chris Daggett Is 'Screwed'

Joe Territo | Posted 05.25.2011

Joe Territo

Days after The Star-Ledger endorsed independent candidate for governor of New Jersey Chris Daggett, the newspaper's Brian Donahue filed this Ledger Li...

The Right-Wing Media's Election Analysis Just Ain't That Good

Karl Frisch | Posted 05.25.2011

Karl Frisch

Back in 2001, conservative media figures were adamant. Democratic Party victories at the ballot boxes during the off-year elections had little national significance.

NJ Governor's Race Down To The Wire

AP | ANGELA DELLI SANTI | Posted 05.25.2011

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican Chris Christie, a former corruption-busting prosecutor, unseated the deep-pocketed but unpopular Gov. Jon Corzine on ...

Corzine, Christie Tied In New Poll For New Jersey Governor

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

TRENTON, N.J. — In another indication that the New Jersey governor's race will go down to the wire, a new poll finds Gov. Jon Corzine and Republ...

Biden: Corzine Re-election "Critically Important"

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Vice President Joe Biden says New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine has complete and unwavering support from the White House because...

The GOP "Comeback" is Really a Throwback

Nathan Daschle | Posted 05.25.2011

Nathan Daschle

American voters will reward the party that optimistically puts forth a concrete plan to return prosperity. And while the jury on the new administration is still out, the case against the GOP has long been closed.

Four Lessons for Democrats in Tuesday's Elections

Robert Creamer | Posted 05.25.2011

Robert Creamer

Notwithstanding Republican victories in the N.J. and Virginia governor's races, let's not forget that a lower percentage of Americans now self-identify as Republicans than at any other time in a quarter-century.

New Jersey's Next Governor Is Unknowable

John R. Bohrer | Posted 05.25.2011

John R. Bohrer

The miraculous resurrection of Governor Jon Corzine in the crucial month of October has had a lot of people thinking the Democrat is running away with the thing. Not so.

How Breasts (and Health Care) Swung a Governor's Race

John R. Bohrer | Posted 05.25.2011

John R. Bohrer

Christie's lack of specificity and stubbornness in his ad did nothing but prove his duplicity and inform more people that he sides with insurance companies over New Jersey women.

Eight Reasons the Democrats lost Virginia & New Jersey--and How to Recover

Paul Loeb | Posted 05.25.2011

Paul Loeb

Losing the Virginia and New Jersey governorships hurt. Local factors played a part, but these are major states. So it matters why the Democrats lost them. Here are eight reasons -- and lessons for next time.

Sarah Palin: Rogue Republican or Democratic Operative?

Shannyn Moore | Posted 05.25.2011

Shannyn Moore

If the Republican Party had half a mind, they would look at Palin's history of party divisiveness, polarization and destruction and take heed.

Chris Christie's Weight Becomes Debate Topic In New Jersey Governor Election

AP | GEOFF MULVIHILL | Posted 05.25.2011

TRENTON, N.J. — There are weighty issues in New Jersey's tight race for governor – the highest property taxes in the nation, for one thing...

What Should Be the First Three Things Chris Christie Does When He Enters Office?

Joe Territo | Posted 05.25.2011

Joe Territo

As Chris Christie prepares to become New Jersey's next governor, NJ.com is asking state residents to come up with a to-do list for him. NJ.com gets it...

The Power of Fear and the Obligation to Hope

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

Emma Ruby-Sachs

It was not surprising to learn that New Jersey and Virginia both elected Republican Governors. But I could not have predicted the loss in the tiny, liberal, free state of Maine.

World Series May Hurt NJ Governor's Race

AP | GEOFF MULVIHILL | Posted 05.25.2011

TRENTON, N.J. — Fastballs or fundraisers? Team bus or campaign bus? Stump speeches or stolen bases? New Jersey is about to become fixated on a ...

Star-Ledger Endorses Third Party Candidate Chris Daggett In NJ Governor Race

Editor & Publisher | Posted 05.25.2011

Independent candidate Chris Daggett has picked up a key endorsement in New Jersey's gubernatorial race. The Star-Ledger of Newark, the state's lar...

Obama Referenda

David Parker | Posted 05.25.2011

David Parker

Any time an American does anything at all, it is a demonstration of his or her support for, or opposition to, the President and his policies. Paying attention, Russia? That's how democracy works.

Chris Christie Rips Off Monty Python, Troupe Threatens Suit

Martin Lewis | Posted 05.25.2011

Martin Lewis

Chris Christie, the Republican candidate for Governor of New Jersey, has created an election commercial that steals copyright-protected material from Monty Python without permission or credit.

Christie, Corzine Fight Over Women At NJ Governor's Debate

NBC New York | Posted 05.25.2011

Corzine, whose recent spate of ads accusing Christie of supporting policies that would hurt women have been credited with tightening the race, contend...

Christie: "I Do Not Support Same-Sex Marriage"

sex marriage | Posted 05.25.2011

In a debate last night, Corzine's Republican opponent, Chris Christie, could not have been more clear: He would use his power to deny equality. ...

Chris Christie's 'Macaca Moment' on Health Care

John R. Bohrer | Posted 05.25.2011

John R. Bohrer

Christie is now on film, getting short with someone for daring to question the whims of the health care industry. 2009-09-28-Untitld1.jpg

Jon Corzine Takes Lead Over Christie In NJ Gubernatorial Race

New Jersey Newsroom | Tom Hester Sr. | Posted 05.25.2011

Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine has for the first time gained the lead in the gubernatorial race among all registered voters, according to a new Monmouth ...

Chris Christie's First Ethics Push In New Jersey Was Short-Lived

New York Times | DAVID M. HALBFINGER | Posted 05.25.2011

He billed himself as a corruption fighter, questioned the ethics of those in power and promised to put an end to no-bid contracts for the politically ...

NJ Gov. Jon Corzine Faces New Fundraising Reality After Dip In Wealth

New York Times | DAVID M. HALBFINGER | Posted 05.25.2011

Of all the gloomy economic indicators since the Wall Street collapse, perhaps the most startling one seen by New Jersey residents is this: Gov. Jon S....