Michael Kempner Archives - New Jersey Globe

Gunaratna joins MWW

February 17, 2026 10:13 amFebruary 17, 2026 1:04 pm

Mahen Gunaratna, who spent most of the last eight years as Gov. Phil Murphy’s communications director, has joined MikeWorldWide (MWW) as executive vice president of public affairs. MWW has had a longtime presence in New Jersey as one of the...

Justice Department slaps Biden bundler Kempner for improper $2 million PPP loan

December 7, 2023 12:36 pmDecember 8, 2023 3:38 pm

A politically active public relations and lobbying firm owned by a significant bundler to Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign entered into a settlement with the Justice Department after allegedly receiving a $2 million Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan they were...

Cory Booker fundraiser contributed to Kamala Harris

April 28, 2019 7:14 pmApril 29, 2019 12:17 pm

A Morristown Democrat who hosted a high-dollar fundraiser for Cory Booker at her home last month also wrote a big check to another presidential contender. Barbara Sellinger contributed $1,000 to Kamala Harris, according to a report filed with the Federal...

New Jersey helps fund Booker opponents

April 22, 2019 7:45 pm

While New Jersey Democrats are solidly behind Cory Booker for president, some of his rivals for the nomination are still raising money in Booker’s home turf. Booker reported raising $1,860,905 from New Jersey-based contributors, with an additional $302,876 going to...