Peg Schaffer Archives - New Jersey Globe

Schaffer: ‘Unfathomably selfish’ for Trump to hold fundraiser after virus exposure

October 2, 2020 10:19 am

Somerset County Democratic Chairwoman Peg Schaffer slammed President Donald Trump over the laxness of his virus precautions, charging he endangered the county’s residents when he showed up for a fundraiser at his golf club in Bedminster. “This morning, we wake...

In NJ-7, candidates make the race about sex offenders, Trump

September 15, 2020 9:42 pmSeptember 16, 2020 12:02 am

There’s an expectation of accountability for the actions of others in the closely-watched race for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th district, where the tussle between Toms has often moved elsewhere on the ticket or jumped off the ballot entirely. Rep....

Somerset Democrats want in-person machine voting

August 31, 2020 11:12 amAugust 31, 2020 12:40 pm

The Democratic majority on the Somerset County Board of Freeholders voiced their preference for in-person voting last week in a vote that allies them with local Republicans. Shanel Robinson, Sara Sooy and Melonie Marano joined with two GOP freeholders on...

Coleman savages Trump during second DNC delegate breakfast

August 18, 2020 12:04 pm

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Ewing) ripped President Donald Trump in a speech delivered during a remote delegate breakfast Tuesday morning. “He wasn’t capable on the first day and he’s not capable on the last day. In addition to being intellectually...

Sweeney doesn’t feel snubbed over lack of convention speaking role

August 17, 2020 11:40 amAugust 17, 2020 12:05 pm

Senate President Steve Sweeney isn’t lamenting his lack of a speaking role at the Democratic National Committee’s convention. “No, not even a little bit,” Sweeney said when asked if he felt snubbed. “I didn’t go to Denver. I went to...

N.J. Democrats announce local convention speakers, but leave off Sweeney and Coughlin

August 16, 2020 10:57 amAugust 17, 2020 11:30 am

Gov. Phil Murphy will host an outdoor, in-person reception for Democratic National Convention delegates and special guests on Thursday night to watch Joe Biden accept the presidential nomination. U.S. Senator Cory Booker is also scheduled to address the convention on...

Democrats punch back at NJ GOP legislators

May 14, 2020 9:35 am

The Democratic State Committee is accusing some GOP legislators of making “unhinged” partisan attacks against Gov. Phil Murphy for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and say New Jersey Republicans are “hopelessly out of touch.” “New Jersey residents support Governor...