New Jersey Governor Race

The GOP "Comeback" is Really a Throwback

Nathan Daschle | Posted 11.19.2009 | Politics


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.

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

Joe Territo | Posted 11.09.2009 | New York


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

Karl Frisch | Posted 11.09.2009 | Media


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.

Obama Referenda

David Parker | Posted 11.07.2009 | Comedy


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.

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

Paul Loeb | Posted 11.07.2009 | Politics


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.

Four Lessons for Democrats in Tuesday's Elections

Robert Creamer | Posted 11.04.2009 | Politics


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.

The Power of Fear and the Obligation to Hope

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 11.04.2009 | Politics


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.

NJ Governor's Race: Christie Wins

AP | ANGELA DELLI SANTI | Posted 11.04.2009 | New York


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

Sarah Palin: Rogue Republican or Democratic Operative?

Shannyn Moore | Posted 11.02.2009 | Politics


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 Rips Off Monty Python, Troupe Threatens Suit

Martin Lewis | Posted 11.02.2009 | New York


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.

New Jersey's Next Governor Is Unknowable

John R. Bohrer | Posted 10.30.2009 | New York


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.

World Series May Hurt NJ Governor's Race

AP | GEOFF MULVIHILL | Posted 10.28.2009 | New York


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 ...

Corzine, Christie Tied In New Poll For New Jersey Governor

AP | Posted 10.20.2009 | New York


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...

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

AP | GEOFF MULVIHILL | Posted 10.16.2009 | New York


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...

New Jersey Independent Governor Candidate Chris Daggett Is 'Screwed'

Joe Territo | Posted 10.14.2009 | New York


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...

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

John R. Bohrer | Posted 10.13.2009 | Politics


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.

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

Editor & Publisher | Posted 10.12.2009 | Media


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...

Joe Biden: Corzine Re-Election "Critically Important"

AP | Posted 10.07.2009 | New York


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

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

sex marriage | Posted 10.02.2009 | New York


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. ...

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

NBC New York | Posted 10.02.2009 | New York


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

Chris Christie's 'Macaca Moment' on Health Care

John R. Bohrer | Posted 09.29.2009 | New York


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 11.15.2009 | New York


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 09.17.2009 | New York


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 ...

Gov. Jon Corzine, A Hard-Hit Millionaire, Now Scrambling For Campaign Cash

New York Times | DAVID M. HALBFINGER | Posted 08.17.2009 | New York


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....

Chris Christie, NJ Governor Candidate, To Testify About White Collar Crime Deal

AP | ANGELA DELLI SANTI | Posted 07.26.2009 | Politics


TRENTON, N.J. — The Republican candidate for governor will tell a congressional subcommittee about white-collar crime settlements he approved as...