When Hillary Clinton lost the electoral college, I was hit with this very personal reaction (beyond what I worried about for my country) that as a then 85 year-old woman that I would never live to see a woman president. Thankfully, I think I was wrong. 😍
I’m Jewish and I’m voting for Harris/Walz and I don’t need my head examined! I need a country led by respectful inclusive leaders who believe in personal freedom. Not a leader who thought there were “very nice people” marching with the Nazis
I'm a reporter who covers New Jersey's delegation to Congress.
Almost daily, I am on Capitol Hill, interviewing New Jersey lawmakers for the public.
Despite many attempts, Tom Kean has never spoken with me.
This video I took yesterday shows how things typically go.
Look what I found. My 1956 international certificate of vaccination which I needed to travel in Europe! I survived all these years and obviously didn’t consider it an abridgement of my rights
@colin_devries
You have to declare yourself a member of a party in order to vote in that party’s primary. You are technically picking the candidates for an organization of which you have to be a member
Rutgers Athletics. $73 million deficit made up by taxpayers and student tuition. Time to review how to end this. When is “too much money“ paid to coaches being discussed?
@CongressmanJVD
can u ask your close friend Trump to fly flags at half staff in memory of NJ guy and Capitol cop who was killed by Trump rioters? ask him to say some words of sympathy. After all your “undying loyalty”, I’m sure he’ll listen to u. Signed
@SenatorLorettaW
Petite
@SenatorLorettaW
behind podium was a main sponsor and driving force behind these NJTransit reform measures. “I hope commuters know we’ve been listening” but warns, “This is not a panacea...but it is a step forward.”
They called Sen. Gordon as he was on his way to Trenton and told him he was being replaced on the committee. Sen. Gordon represents one of the premier Democratic, most diverse districts in the state of NJ . This is an affront to Bergen and to the leg district I once represented
@tomkean
you did vote against funding for family planning services every year for eight years of Chris Christie regime. But very important my friend, I am waiting for you to speak up against Donald Trump’s antisemitism! This goes well beyond Party loyalty.
Can somebody give me a good reason why money is being spent on a mailer for next year‘s election when we have a pretty important one in front of us right now? You know, like the President , US Senate and Congress.
Doug Emhoff came back to his jersey roots to campaign for Kamala. He talked about our shared Jewish values, our shared Jersey values and our responsibility as citizens of this great country. (and his sister is married to a Teaneck guy. - which couldn’t hurt!)
Overwhelmed to learn that the Teaneck Council will be naming the newly rebuilt band shell in Votee Park in my honor. How wonderful to have my name in a happy and fun place. Thank you to the community which I have loved for almost 60 years.
Dear President Trump: you are invited to Bergen Community College so you can see what a “community college means” To the thousands of students who are attending school there. You never cease to amaze me with your ignorance.
@colin_devries
I’m not arguing the issues here. Only stating what the requirements are. You are not being disenfranchised. But in order to vote for who represents that organization. You have to declare yourself a member, and then you can exercise your vote
With Alexis McGill Johnson, National president of Planned Parenthood Action Fund . Welcome to Teaneck as Gov. Murphy signed the law to provide protection for Our right to choose in New Jersey
Bob Hugin If you are being truthful about what you’re saying tonight, why did you support Donald Trump with thousands of your dollars, agreeing to be a delegate for him at the RNC, why did you campaign for him?
Democracy is on the ballot. Antisemitism is on the ballot. Bodily autonomy is on the ballot. We must vote to restore our democracy or everything else is irrelevant
NJ Globe offered an interview to every member of Congress from New Jersey. Tom Kean, Jr. refused to show up - but I was glad to step in and speak with
@NJGlobe
about my plans to represent NJ-07 when we beat
@KeanforCongress
and
#FlipNJ7
in November.
There are only a few political people I would put in to the category of completely unprincipled and despicable – but here is Jeff Van Drew - Who fits that description perfectly
Jeff Van Drew not only voted against Ukraine funding, but was among the 71 Republicans who voted for the Marjorie Taylor Greene amendment to zero out Ukraine aid
This is a complete gut of OPRA and Sen., Sarlo has been planning it for a long time. it is embarrassment to the Bergen County legislative delegation, and to the memory of Byron Baer during sunshine week. It should be stopped! Please do not turn NJ backwards. Call ur Senators
Next week is
@SunshineWeek
and how are
@NJSenDems
&
@PaulASarlo
kicking it off? With hearing Monday on S2930, which guts OPRA and undermines transparency. Another rushed hearing out, stuck in with budget stuff...
I know we’re all focused on the 2020 election, but just a reminder: we have an election this year in November 2019. New Jersey Assembly candidates at the top of the ticket.
Thank you Rep.
@AndyKimNJ
for taking the time in between votes to discuss the rising number of anti-Semitic crimes and how we can combat it more effectively.
The right thing for our country would be for Bob Menendez to resign immediately and for the governor to immediately appoint Andy Kim to the seat.
I hope our national party leadership is thinking about our country !
CHRIS CHRISTIE: "I'm not gonna sugar coat it. We need to make some tough choices, tighten our belts. We need a whole new breed of politician, the kind that would rather build bridges than shut them down to prove a point. We must throw out the fat cats."
The Senate is getting a good lecture on unintended consequences. That’s what happens when you rush a bill and when you don’t take input from those who know the subject best.
A message to sisters in progressive movement. The governor has not nominated any women to NJ transit bd, and the one for whom we have been advocating just withdrawn and Our state party chair should be nominating at least one woman to redistricting commission
Thank you to all the workers who are still out there serving the rest of us. Special hugs to the first responders and healthcare workers. You are all special human beings and we are forever indebted
Doesn’t he have something better to do then try to mess up somebody else’s nomination? The height of selfishness for a man, we can no longer respect Menendez will seek 4th Senate term as an independent - New Jersey Globe
.
@samstein
says “Do we vote for the candidate we really love or vote for the candidate who can beat Trump? Those arent always the same thing. Do we go to someone who can win back the voters we lost or someone who can energize our base?”
#AMRstaff
Bob Hugin’s campaign is the very lowest of the “low”. Has he put forth any solutions to the problems New Jersey has suffered directly related to the president he supported so completely?
Thank you to all the public workers, postal workers, building cleaners, truck drivers, grocery store clerks, pharmacist, and all those Who are keeping life going for the rest of us. Oh, and then there’s those heroic healthcare workers. Thank you ❤️
I took the car out For a little spin around town. Just keeping the battery charged. Cedar Lane in Teaneck look weirdly empty. No cars parked. Overpeck Park gated off with police car making sure no one jumped the fence.Both the car and I enjoyed the outing
Dear State of New Jersey, all 21 counties and all the municipalities and school boards: I have a question. Why should a signed, properly authorized public contract be difficult for the public or Press to access?
More opposition coming this afternoon. Watch your social media. The citizens of New Jersey are obviously not happy about reducing transparency. I know our legislature must be listening.
All non-medical supply businesses are being asked to take inventory of personal protective equipment that they may have. To sign up fill out the form by 5PM tomorrow Friday, March 27.
The form can be found on ""
Ending this Monday with another big “thank you” to the public employees, hospital workers, delivery people, cooks, restaurants grocery clerks, bldg. cleaners, and all the heroes who got us through the beginning of a new week. Love to all of you.❤️
I know several legislators who stood up to do the right thing and who tried to keep transparency going in New Jersey. I would like to give a personal shout out and an immense thank you to Assemblywoman Heather Simmons.
@Heathersimmons4
He is a pariah a Millstone around the neck of good Dems. This is designed to hurt potential Democratic control in the US Senate. You should be ashamed of yourself BobG Menendez Sr. Ashamed of the charges you are facing, and ashamed of how you’re trying to undermine our country
Scoop: Bob Menendez will file today as an independent in a bid to keep his U.S. Senate seat. Petitions will be filed while he's on trial for federal corruption charges.
Thisl bill would move New Jersey back into the dark ages when it comes to government accountability. Call your senator. I’m embarrassed that a Bergen county senator is the prime sponsor.
Just turned 18 today in time to vote against the recall of Gavin Newsom in California. New haircut, new sunglasses, and first time voter. What more can A grandma asked to happily witness?
This is quite a rollcall. Makes me smile!
I once got to cast the NJ vote (92 convention I think) cause the “guys” were fighting over it! It’s One of my favourite Jamie Fox stories
Bridget Kelly goes to prison next week for Bridgegate. Before she leaves, she gave me a voicemail from a man sent to be her lawyer when Bridgegate broke. She told him what she knew. Then, he quit. Then, Gov. Christie put him on the NJ Supreme Court.
@WNYC
:
Today is Women’s Equality Day. we have much to celebrate in New Jersey with the strongest pay equity law In the country, an earned sick leave law Which respects women and their families, and a strong family leaves program. There is still much more to do. Help elect women.
I am very concerned about privacy and the mail in ballot. Who opens the ballot? Voters might be very concerned that who ever opens your ballot will know how you vote. Voting must be 100 percent private. Scary
Many of us, including our County leader Paul Juliano have stepped up. We are strong supporters of Andy Kim and will do all we can to make sure he is our next United States senator to serve with Cory Booker.
@SenatorLorettaW
It is. Now we need to ensure that the northern part of the state gets behind
@AndyKimNJ
. Kamala needs to hold the Senate and I don’t see the Governor or the mayor of Ft Lee stepping up the way they should. It’s been very disappointing to see.
☑️Democrat John Burzichelli has defeated Republican State Sen. Ed Durr in the 3rd district. Ed the Trucker unseated Senate President Steve Sweeney two years ago. This is a Senate pickup for Democrats.
Democrats heading toward a 2-seat pickup in the Assembly.
Thank you to bldg cleaners, postal workers who bring mail, delivery people who bring us necessities,pharmacists, grocery clerks, all public workers who are still at work, home health aides. They are all heroes. To our first line responders and healthcare workers a big Thank You
AP called special NJ CD10 special election for LaMonica McIver without posting any numbers yet. It is the most Democratic district in the state. Looks like she got 85% of the early votes reported. NJ will have a 3rd woman in the House.
@NJSpotlightNews
Thank you,
@TammyMurphyNJ
she joined, Andy Kim, Ras Baraka, Steve Fulop, the state auditor, Kevin Walsh, and the public defenders office along with every good government group in New Jersey in opposing gutting OPRA.