Matt Hale Archives - New Jersey Globe

Christie institute may give Murphy a boost

August 16, 2019 2:12 pmAugust 17, 2019 9:47 am

Gov. Chris Christie’s new public policy institute and the renewed spotlight that comes alongside it may help Gov. Phil Murphy and his Democratic counterparts in the legislature. “Murphy was always the post-Christie governor, and he’s always going to be the...

Jewish leaders ‘disappointed’ in Watson Coleman’s BDS vote

July 24, 2019 6:07 pmJuly 25, 2019 8:50 am

Some of the state’s Jewish community leaders said they were disappointed in Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman following her no vote a resolution condemning the movement to Boycott Israel Wednesday, but the congresswoman insisted her vote was rooted in First Amendment...

Highland Park mayor fends off primary challenge

June 5, 2019 3:09 amJune 5, 2019 8:36 am

Highland Park Mayor Gayle Brill Mittler defeated her Democratic primary challenger, Monique Coleman, by a 59%-41% margin. Mittler, the mayor since 2014, won by 363 votes, 1,239 to 876. In the race for borough council, incumbents Philip George and Matthew...

Pundits question value of Verniero report

February 6, 2019 3:42 pm

Observers are questioning the value of Peter Verniero’s investigation after long-awaited the former New Jersey Supreme Court Justice’s report revealed little that was not already known about the hiring of former Schools Development Authority chief of staff Al Alvarez. “I...

Mary Pat could be congressional contender, pundits say

February 6, 2019 3:14 pmFebruary 6, 2019 3:44 pm

Political experts think former First Lady Mary Pat Christie would make for a strong congressional candidate, but that’s only the case if she actually wants to run. “Mary Pat would make a heck of a candidate. She clearly is an...

Newspaper endorsements help, pundits say

October 26, 2018 5:20 pm

Newspaper readership may have declined over the past couple of decades, but their endorsements are still worth something to candidates, especially as races reach their final days. “I think actually newspaper endorsements mean a lot,” said Seton Hall political science...

Sabrin finds a pro-gun niche, likely to limited appeal

September 5, 2018 2:33 pmSeptember 6, 2018 11:07 pm

Libertarian Senate Candidate Murray Sabrin touted the endorsement of a gun range owner on Wednesday, but such an endorsement likely has very little value in the state of New Jersey. “It’s vital that we vote our values,” said Robert Yoder,...