Kim Guadagno Archives - Page 17 of 17

The short list for Smith’s seat

January 14, 2018 1:20 pm

I don’t give much credence to rumors that Rep. Chris Smith (R-Mercer) will retire from Congress this year. But it’s reasonable to at least consider the possibility of retirement for any incumbent who has been in office for 38 years,...

Murphy service includes lobbyist’s prayer

January 8, 2018 2:35 am

An interfaith prayer service in honor of Gov.-elect Phil Murphy will include a prayer given by an influential Trenton lobbyist and Democratic strategist who is also an ordained interfaith minister. Pastor Idida Rodriguez is a partner at Essex County Democratic...

Diane Allen’s last day in Trenton

January 8, 2018 12:46 amJuly 30, 2021 9:36 am

Diane Allen will spend her last full day in the Senate today, capping a successful 22-year career as one of the most popular legislators in Burlington County history. She’s also one of New Jersey’s most eclectic politicians. A former Miss...

Guadagno ally wants to stay

January 5, 2018 1:49 pm

The Republican mayor of Gov.-elect Phil Murphy’ home town is lobbying to keep his $120,000-a-year state job with the New Jersey Business Action Center and the Office for Planning Advocacy. I’m told that Middletown Mayor Gerry Scharfenberger has asked mutual...

Is Guadagno for Congress GOP’s best shot?

January 4, 2018 12:11 amMarch 5, 2018 10:39 am

Other than her peculiar inclusion on a list of potential Republican successors to Rep. Frank LoBiondo, there is no evidence that soon-to-be former Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno has any interest in running for the U.S. House of Representatives. Guadagno for...

Burlington GOP faces loss of control in ’18

January 4, 2018 12:10 amMarch 17, 2018 12:09 pm

The upset defeat of two Republican Freeholders in Burlington County leaves the last authentic Republican political machine in New Jersey defending control of county government in the 2018 general election. Republicans now have a narrow 3-2 majority on the Board...