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Smith bill to protect ride-share users considered by House panel

October 16, 2019 2:27 pmOctober 16, 2019 6:48 pm

Uber and Lyft were no-shows at a congressional hearing today on legislation sponsored by Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Hamilton) to protect ride-share users from sexual assault and other crimes Smith’s bill comes seven months after Sami Josephson, a Robbinsville resident, was...

Van Drew impeachment stance unlikely to draw primary challenge, Rasmussen says

September 30, 2019 1:04 pmSeptember 30, 2019 2:58 pm

It’s possible that Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s taking the Republican line on impeachment will draw a primary challenge, but it’s likely not to result in a primary challenge from the left. “It’s certainly a possibility,” said Micah Rasmussen, director of...

NJ Dems give Pelosi a hearty reception

September 27, 2019 8:31 pmSeptember 30, 2019 2:22 pm

New Jersey Democrats gave House Speaker Nancy Pelosi an enthusiastic welcome at the Democratic State Committee Convention Friday. “We should all take pride in the Democratic party,” Pelosi told the crowd the state party estimated to be over 2,000. “It...

Steinhardt tells New Jerseyans to board up their doors as Pelosi hits town

September 27, 2019 4:44 pmSeptember 27, 2019 5:08 pm

Republican State Chairman Doug Steinhardt is welcoming the Speaker of the House to New Jersey today by saying residents of the state “should join me in boarding up their doors and windows. Nancy Pelosi is coming to town.” Pelosi is...

Richter gains local endorsements for House bid

September 26, 2019 6:55 pm

Former construction company CEO David Richter has been adding endorsements of local officials from New Jersey’s 2nd district in his bid to unseat freshman Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-Middle). Richter has picked up the backing of three Galloway Republican officials:...

Potential GOP challenger says he likes Sherrill, but thinks she’s wrong to listen to Pelosi on impeachment

September 25, 2019 12:38 pm

One of the Republicans mulling a challenge to Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) in New Jersey’s 11th district next year says he is an fan of the freshman congresswoman but thinks she’s wrong on her statements about impeaching President Donald Trump....

Booker supports Pelosi’s impeachment inquiry

September 24, 2019 6:24 pm

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker said he supports the impeachment inquiry House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Tuesday. “The president took an oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution. Instead, his words and actions have served to undermine it, along with...