By Matt Rooney _ The “one week out” mark is a good time for a deep breath and some much needed perspective, Save Jerseyans. Let’s review: Democrats gained 26 U.S. House seats in 1982, Ronald Reagan’s first midterm; the economy Read More
Despite anti-Webber cash onslaught, RCP moves NJ-11 from ‘lean Dem’ to ‘toss up’
By The Staff _ Conservative Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-26) has been outspent in NJ-11, a traditionally Republican district, by a nearly 3-to-1 margin this cycle by Democrat Mikie Sherrill as of the latest FEC report, a discrepancy likely to get Read More
Yes, the gas tax is punishing N.J. motorists and tourists this summer
By Matt Rooney _ Supply, demand, and uncertainty overseas continues to make this summer more expensive than usual at the gas pump, Save Jerseyans. When motorists hit N.J. gas stations en route to the beach last Friday? According to AAA Read More
Interactive Map: Teacher, Administrative Salaries Edge Higher Across the State
Zoom in and move the map around or use the search box (be sure to include NJ) to find a district. Click on it for details. The average salaries for New Jersey’s public school teachers and administrators rose again last Read More
Stock market chaos is (more) bad news for New Jersey’s finances
By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog Hold on tight to your 401(k) plans… You’ve doubtless heard how Dow Jones Industrial Average is down over 400 points as of this writing on Monday morning, continuing a dramatic slide that began Read More
Manufacturing Woes Bring Out the Bears
By Michael Ritchie | The Save Jersey Blog More indications that the American economy is falling further and further into the abyss came on Monday, Save Jerseyans, as news broke that US manufacturing expansion has reached an 8-month low. The news sent the Read More
New Poll Avg: Christie +27
By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog It’s a tale of two polls today, Save Jerseyans. Governor Chris Christie leads Barbara Buono (BWOH’-noh) by 33-points (64% to 21%) in the latest Quinnipiac poll released Tuesday, representing a 4-point jump since its prior survey. Read More
New #NJGov Poll Avg: Christie +25
By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog We’ve had two new public polls released since our last #njgov race polling average. A poll of “registered” voters released by Fairleigh Dickinson puts the Governor waaaaay ahead of Barbara Buono (BWOH’-noh) by 33-points. Today, a brand new Read More
This Obama TV Ad is Brought to You by the Letter “D,” for “Desperation”
Or “C,” for cease and desist. Take your pick. Either way, you know a campaign is losing when it resorts to this, Save Jerseyans: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZxs09eV-Vc MSNBC’s Chuck Todd had the political calculus absolutely correct today, inquiring “[w]hen is the Obama campaign going to Read More