Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Republicans have conceded the senatorial seat to incumbent Robert Menendez.
As the ballots pour in from Sandy-ravaged New Jersey, Robert Menendez has emerged victorious in reclaiming his U.S. Senate seat against Republican challenger Joe Kyrillos. With just over half of polling districts reporting, state Republicans have conceded victory to Menendez. The U.S. senator leads 58 percent to 40 percent as of 10:30 p.m., according to CBS News. "Senator Joe Kyrillos ran a great campaign against very tough circumstances and despite the loss, his family, campaign team, and supporters should be very proud of their efforts," New Jersey Republican Chairman Sam Raia said in a statement late Tuesday night. "Joe represents the very best of New Jersey and has fought for his constituents faithfully from the day he took office and …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Nancy Pinkin is seeking re-election to the Township Council
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Name : Nancy Pinkin Place of residence : East Brunswick Attended college : Yes College : Routers University Degree : Bachelor Science University : NYU Degree : Public Administration, Health Administration University : Post Graduate Health Policy Fellowship Area of research : Health Policy And Research Job title: Healthcare Consultant Employers : NA Party affiliation : Democrat Running for a: Local office Running for position: Township Council Chamber/district: Town wide, no districts Incumbent: Yes First elected: 01 November 2004 Previous elective offices : Township Council Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : none Address 386 Route 18 East Brunswick NJ 8816 Name : James Salwitz Title : Dr. See attached. The following was submitted by …
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Some 89 percent of Democrats gave Obama the debate win, while Republicans declared Romney the winner by the same margin.
New Jersey political insiders gave their candidates the edge on the final presidential debate. However, most believe President Barack Obama will be the consensus winner over Mitt Romney among national media outlets. According to a Patch flash poll sent to elected officials and political party insiders in New Jersey, 17 out of 19 Democrats responding believed Obama was the victor, while 16 out of 18 Republicans declared Romney the winner. “Gov. Romney's executive capabilities were on full display,” one Republican insider said. “This will energize the voters and clearly demonstrated that he will return America to being viewed as being professionally run as a business and ALL Americans are its clients.” Democrats were also impressed with …
See what students and others had to say about the foreign policy debate
Chat transcript from Patch's Debate Party at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, held at the Campus Center Event Room on Monday night, Oct. 22, from 8:45 to 11 p.m.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
However, over 80 percent believe President Obama will be declared the "consensus winner" by media outlets.
New Jersey political insiders declared their party’s candidate the winner of the second presidential debate Tuesday night. However, most believe President Barack Obama will be the consensus winner among national media outlets over Mitt Romney. According to a Patch flash poll sent to elected officials and political party insiders, 24 out of 27 Democrats responding believed Obama was the victor, while 20 out of 24 Republicans declared Romney the winner. “I think Romney had a better understanding and explanation of how to create jobs and grow the economy. He looked much more presidential,” one Republican said. The results of Patch’s second presidential debate poll of New Jersey insiders contrast with those from last week’s head-to-head, in …
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
When Is the tonight's Presidential Debate?
The second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Oct. 16.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
After Joe Biden and Paul Ryan sparred throughout last week's Vice Presidential Debate, the nation's voters are looking forward to President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney's second debate: a town hall event focusing on foreign and domestic policy. The second presidential debate between Obama and Romney is set for 9 p.m EST on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Check below for more information on that debate and the remaining debates leading up to Election Day. AOL will provide a live stream of the debate. TV Channels Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more, including CNN Espanol. Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL. Full info on Tuesday night's debate, as well as the schedule for the final debate, both of …
Friday, October 12, 2012
Tell us how you think this year's candidates for mayor did on Wednesday's live debate.
Mayor David Stahl and Republican Challenger Eugene DeMarzo faced off Wednesday during a live debate on EBTV. Moderated by Dawn Clarke, vice president of Voter Service of the League of Women Voters, East Brunswick Patch Editor John Saccenti and Sentinel reporter James McEvoy took turns asking the candidates where they stood on Route 18 development, taxes, traffic and pedestrian safety, the Golden Triangle and More. If you missed it, catch it again right here and tell us what you think. Do you have a favorite candidate? Who do you think won the night? Also that night, incumbents Denise Contrino and Nancy Pinkin faced off against Republican Challengers Anthony Riccobono and Hermit "Skip" Wade. This video comes courtesy of EBTV. The debate …
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Tell us who you think came out ahead during Wednesday's debate between candidates for Township Council.
Candidates for Townshiop Council faced off Wednesday during a live debate on EBTV. Incumbent Democrats Denise Contrino and Nancy Pinkin, squared off live against Republican challengers Anthony Riccobono and Kermit "Skip" Wade Moderated by Dawn Clarke, vice president of Voter Service of the League of Women Voters, East Brunswick Patch Editor John Saccenti and Sentinel reporter James McEvoy took turns asking the candidates where they stood on Route 18 development, taxes, traffic and pedestrian safety, the Golden Triangle and More. If you missed it, catch it again right here and tell us what you think. Do you have a favorite candidate? Who do you think won the night? Also that evening, Mayor David Stahl faced off against Republican challenger…
Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
The first and only vice presidential debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan is set for 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. Check below for more information on that debate and the remaining debates leading up to Election Day. AOL will provide a live stream of the debate. TV Channels Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more, including CNN Espanol. Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL. Below is more detailed information on Thursday night's debate, as well as the schedule for upcoming debates: The debate will cover both foreign and domestic topics and be divided into nine time segments of approximately 10 minutes each. The moderator will ask an opening question, after which each …
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Presidential debate a 'disaster' for Obama, one Democrat says as both parties agree GOP challenger wins Round 1.
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
New Jersey political insiders agreed: Mitt Romney won Round 1 against President Barack Obama. According to a Patch flash poll immediately following Wednesday night's presidential debate in Denver, Colo., 63 percent of both Democratic and Republican respondents believed Romney was victorious. "This is a game-changer, especially in a close race," one Democratic respondent said. "Obama was definitely off his game." All 29 Republican respondents believed Romney won by either a wide or slim margin, while 11 of the 27 Democratic respondents agreed. "Mr. Romney taking the President to task regarding the misrepresentation of his tax plan," one Republican insider said of the moment that would stand out most among New Jersey conservatives. "Mr. …
Bob Royal
1:57 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
While there are bad apples on both sides, at least Republicans do not mock purity, honor, and family values. Republicans are upset when their fellow Republicans fail to live up to those ideals. Democrats think it is all one big funny joke. more ›