Malinowski backs House bid to end Trump national emergency
Freshman congressman: ‘every member of Congress took an oath to defend the Constitution. The President’s actions may force us to do so’
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History on presidential candidates and running for two offices
Some history to go along with the new law that allows Cory Booker to run for president or vice president in 2020 while simultaneously seeking re-election to the United States Senate. No major party presidential nominee has ever run for two offices simultaneously. Franklin Roosevelt, Alfred Landon, and Adlai Stevenson declined to seek re-election as governor of their respective states when they ran for president. Bob Dole, whose Senate seat
Here’s what might happen if Cory Booker drops Senate re-election bid
If Booker wins presidential nomination and gives up Senate seat, NJ Democratic State Committee would pick replacement candidate
Sherrill bill aims to curb irresponsible decorating
Legislation introduced today by Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) would make it tougher for cabinet officials to redecorate their offices at public expense. Sherrill says her “Reining In Irresponsible Decorating Expenses (RIIDE) Act” would reduce wasteful spending and increase transparency on renovation and decorating expenses in federal agencies. Several members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet have resigned amidst controversies over spending to renovate their offices. “New Jersey sends more money to
Soliman: Bob Menendez approvals will continue to rise
Dem strategist says Senator will keep fighting Donald Trump
Donald Trump approvals at 37%-58%
Monmouth Poll shows Trump tiny, statistically irrelevant improvement
Monmouth Poll will release Booker, Menendez, Trump approvals on Thursday
Poll will focus on New Jersey’s view of Cory Booker for president
Auth: Republicans seek self-funder to take on Gottheimer
National Republicans are looking to find a self-funder to take on Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) in 2020, Assemblyman Bob Auth (R-Old Tappan) told the New Jersey Globe. “I've heard the national committee is saying they want to try to find somebody that's a self-funder,” Auth said about possible Republican challengers to the two-term congressman. “Probably, somebody with a lot of money would be helpful.” Gottheimer is a prolific fundraiser. He
Senate panel moves Matey nomination
Judiciary Committee approves Trump appointee despite Menendez, Booker opposition
Van Drew-Trump handshake good for NJ, Andrzejczak says
State Sen. Bob Andrzejczak (D-Middle) thinks Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s (D-Dennis) State of the Union handshake with President Donald Trump will benefit the state and Van Drew’s congressional district down the line. “It shows his willingness to reach across the aisle and work with the president,” Andrzejczak said. “I'm not saying that everybody has to agree with him on every little issue, but to be able to show a willingness