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Morris lawyer announces U.S. Senate bid

October 17, 2019 10:20 amOctober 17, 2019 12:55 pm

Rik Mehta, a Morris lawyer, announced his intention to challenge U.S. Sen Cory Booker Thursday. “While Cory Booker campaigns around the country for his doomed presidential bid, the New Jersey economy continues to tank and our beautiful towns are becoming...

18 Iowa activists back Booker

October 17, 2019 9:56 amOctober 17, 2019 1:09 pm

A group of 18 Iowa activists backed U.S. Sen. Cory Booker Thursday. “Our nation is facing an epidemic of gun violence and I truly believe there are common-sense solutions to address this public health crisis. Senator Booker is the candidate...

In race against Booker, Singh raises $177k

October 15, 2019 8:24 pmOctober 15, 2019 8:58 pm

Hirsh Singh has raised $176,732 in his bid for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination but has just $30,738 cash-on-hand. Singh is expected to face incumbent Cory Booker, who is permitted to run for President and re-election to the Senate simultaneously....

Payne has spent 85% of what he’s raised this year

October 14, 2019 12:02 amOctober 13, 2019 11:46 pm

Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. (D-Newark) raised $54,368 during the 3rd quarter of 2019 and has $91,521 cash-on-hand as he prepares to seek re-election to a sixth term in New Jersey’s 10th district. Payne has raised $231,259 in the first nine...

Murphy, Cuomo announce Gateway Commission nominees

October 7, 2019 10:09 amOctober 7, 2019 3:32 pm

Governors in New York and New Jersey announced their appointments to the Gateway Development Commission Monday. “The commissioners we have chosen today represent a group of talented individuals of the highest integrity and professionalism who will provide meaningful oversight and...

Booker urges broadcasters not to air false Trump ads

October 4, 2019 3:43 pm

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker called on the nation’s broadcasters to refuse to air ads by President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign that level false attacks at a leading Democratic presidential candidate. “TV stations across the country, especially those reaching voters in...

Booker headed to Iowa for 11th time

October 3, 2019 5:02 pm

Cory Booker will stump for votes in Iowa during a four-day campaign swing next week – his 11th visit to the site of the first caucus of the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination process. Booker will address child poverty during his...