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The Brian Lehrer Show
November 24, 2009
Leadership Changes Coming to NJ Legislature
November 24, 2009
It was just weeks ago that New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine was defeated handily by Republican Chris Christie. Now Democratic legislators who control both the state Assembly and Senate have revamped t....
NJ: Gay Marriage Advocates Push for Reforms, Despite Divisions in Approach
November 23, 2009
In New Jersey hundreds of gay marriage advocates packed the State Capitol in Trenton, hoping to press lawmakers to take a vote on the issue. WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports. REPORTER: Democratic lawmake....
In NJ, Busy Agenda for Lame Duck Legislative Session
November 23, 2009
The New Jersey Legislature starts deliberating on bills in Trenton today. Democrats are in the majority, and they hope to make laws before the Governorship shifts into Republican hands. WNYC's Bob He....
NJ Gay Marriage Bill Could Reach Senate Floor Next Week
November 19, 2009
A veteran New Jersey lawmaker says she's confident a same-sex marriage bill will make it to the floor when the legislature convenes for its lame duck session next week. WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports. ....
In Transition, Christie Has Specific Requests for Outgoing Corzine
November 17, 2009
The so-far collegial relationship between outgoing New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine and Governor-Elect Chris Christie, may be tested in the weeks ahead. In a letter hand-delivered to Corzine late yes....
Christie Chooses Bi-Partisan Transition Team
November 11, 2009
New Jersey Governor Elect Chris Christie has announced his transition team. And, as WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports, prominent Democrats are on it. REPORTER: The campaign may have been a bitter partisan....
No Consensus Between Democrats on Gay Marriage Bill in NJ
November 10, 2009
New Jersey State Senate President Richard Codey says even though he supports gay marriage, there may not be enough support in his caucus to bring it to a vote. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. REPORTER....
In New Jersey, Politicking Intensifies Before Inauguration Day
November 09, 2009
In New Jersey the campaigning has ended, but over the next two months the behind-the-scenes politicking in Trenton promises to get even more intense. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has this report. REPORTER: I....
NJ Governor-Elect Christie Visits Charter School
November 04, 2009
Republican Chris Christie picked a nationally recognized charter school in Newark as the setting for his first news conference as Governor elect. WNYC's Bob Hennelly was there. REPORTER: Hundreds of....
NJ Election Day
The Brian Lehrer Show
November 03, 2009
More analysis on the Christie-Corzine-Daggett contest:
NYC Election Day
The Brian Lehrer Show
November 03, 2009
Bloomberg vs. Thompson has been a heated contest, but what will today tell us about the next four years?
Christie Fires Up Base
November 02, 2009
The New Jersey governor’s race is also in its last days, as the three candidates criss-cross the state looking for every last vote. The latest polls show Governor Jon Corzine and Republican challen....
Weekend Before Election, Obama Stumps for Corzine Again
November 02, 2009
President Obama spent the day in New Jersey yesterday to campaign for Governor Corzine who finds himself in a tough bid for re-election. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has this report. REPORTER: 13,000 Democr....
Why Bergen County Is Battleground in NJ Gubernatorial Campaign
October 30, 2009
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani campaigned today in Mahwah, NJ for Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie. Bergen County, New Jersey's most populous, is shaping up to be the battl....
NJ Election Preview
The Brian Lehrer Show
November 02, 2009
Campaign season comes to a close as New Jersey's next governor gets elected (or re-elected) tomorrow.
NJ Gov. Candidates Target Bergen County in Last Push
October 30, 2009
With just days to go before voters cast ballots in New Jersey's governor's race, both the Corzine and Christie campaigns are targeting Bergen County as a key battleground. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has mor....
Corzine Rallies Base to Get Out the Vote
October 29, 2009
With the election on Tuesday, New Jersey's gubernatorial candidates are working to motivate their activist base. Last night Governor Jon Corzine was in Hudson County, doing just that. WNYC's Bob Hen....
Running Mates in NJ Gov. Race Energize Voters
October 28, 2009
For the first time in New Jersey's history the candidates for governor have running mates. And as WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports, the candidates for the new post of lieutenant governor are proving valu....
Bloomberg Defends Staff's Contribution to Booker
October 28, 2009
After throwing his support behind Mayor Bloomberg's re-election bid, Newark's Democratic Mayor Cory Booker got a boost of his own. About a month after the endorsement, the billionaire mayor's accoun....
30 Issues Day 27: The Courier News Endorses...
The Brian Lehrer Show
October 27, 2009
With one week to go, many New Jersey residents are looking to their local papers for guidance.
