Recreational weed might be inevitable, but it won’t be a ‘social justice’ elixir. | Rooney
By Matt Rooney _ Recreational weed is on the menu today in Trenton, Save Jerseyans. I’m a New Jersey municipal court practitioner as some of […]
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Trenton stands to be disappointed by weed tax revenues because #economics. | Rooney
By Matt Rooney _ Today is Black Friday, Save Jerseyans, but N.J. Democrats are much more excited for ‘Green Monday’ (Nov. 26th) when both the […]
Socialism nearly killed the Pilgrims. Then capitalism saved them. | ROONEY
By Matt Rooney _ The pilgrims were idealists. They weren’t seeking “freedom” and religious liberty in the same sense that modern Americans understand those lofty […]
Facebook prompts users to fact check… Save Jersey?
By Matt Rooney _ Fake news abounds these days, Save Jerseyans, but who should decide what’s the truth? You? Or the elitist tech overlords? Facebook […]
The Murphy #SnowMess Lesson: Social Justice Warriors Make Terrible Governors
By Matt Rooney _ So much of politics and public policy boils down to priorities, Save Jerseyans. We can debate political theory until we’re blue […]
N.J. Republicans are letting Sweeney appropriate their strongest argument | Rooney
By Matt Rooney _ Democrat Senate President Steve Sweeney isn’t a fiscal conservative, Save Jerseyans, but he does a much better job sounding like one […]
On Veterans Day, we honor those who emphasize “duty” over “privilege” | Rooney
By Matt Rooney _ Privilege is my generation’s operating principle, Save Jerseyans. It goes something like this: Younger suburban Americans were born relatively wealthy (compared […]
Menendez and Youngkin won their races, but N.J. Democrats lost the high ground
By Matt Rooney _ I can’t say it was ‘revealing,’ but it was certainly conclusory. New Jersey Democrats stuck by their guy on Tuesday, Save […]
Van Drew’s weak win might make NJ-02 a top 2020 battleground
By Matt Rooney _ Democrat Jeff Van Drew’s relatively narrow 52.3% to 45.9% victory in NJ-02 was never seriously in doubt, Save Jerseyans. What many […]
Trump suggests Hugin could’ve won by embracing him
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Donald Trump struck a celebratory tone on Wednesday during his post-election press conference, citing less-than-wave-like Democrat performances in key states as evidence […]
Yes, a former Menendez juror showed up at his victory party.
By Matt Rooney _ I love my homes state, Save Jerseyans. I think that’s obvious. But I can’t lie and pretend that we don’t earn […]
Democrat ‘tsunami’ looks more ripple-like in most places, but it hit N.J. hard. Why?
By Matt Rooney _ We’ll unpack the results more as the week grinds on, Save Jerseyans, but Election Night 2018 can be summed up as […]