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1. Decreased campaign fundraising in N.J. shows importance of reforms
(Opinion/Commentary)

... to disclose their financial activities Citizens United decision not changing much in New Jersey Citizens United not all to blame for growth of outside groups involved in political campaigns An ...

2. Fixing N.J.'s pay-to-play law is crucial for honest elections
(Opinion/Commentary)

... elections. And competitive elections are nurtured by adequate funding that allows candidates to run effective campaigns. A strong pay-to-play law and sufficiently funded campaigns are not mutually exclusive. ...

3. Cain = Pain
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

Herman Cain: Flip flops and lies about almost everything Supported TARP Denied that the housing bubble would collapse and cause a recession Bankrupted political campaigns which he's NEVER won Wants ...

4. As N.J. legislative election nears, Democrats have raised more than Republicans
(N.J./State)

... campaigns tend to involve Senate candidates because the margin is tighter in the upper house,” Brindle said. “If just a handful of seats change, the balance of power can shift.’’ Because legislative ...

5. Banned breast cancer awareness t-shirt goes national
(U.S./Nation)

... are other awareness campaigns being questioned around the U.S. Some schools are protesting advocacy group Keep A Breast's "I Love Boobies" bracelets. The group said The American Cancer Society is supporting ...

6. I am confused by this statement in your editorial:
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... either started or now actively campaigns against "the 99%" is simply false. He plays the hand he's dealt, just like Obama did. If the Occupy movement was sincere it would attack politicians of all ...

7. Christie thinks Romney has best chance of defeating Obama in 2012
(U.S./Nation)

... worked on the Giuliani and McCain campaigns. Christie said he would not have a title in the Romney campaign. “I don’t need a title,” he said. “I‘m here to help. All Governor Romney has to do is pick ...

8. Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown: The nudity issue
(U.S./Nation)

... but I’m already sick of campaigns and the 2012 election, and we’re still a year away from voting. It’s going to be a long year if we can’t have a sense of humor about a few things. Pam Lobley writes ...

9. ‘Ides of March’ movie review, trailer: High-powered cast
(Entertainment/Movies)

... charisma-challenged opponent. Duffy seems smitten by Stephen's charms, at least when it comes to masterminding advertising campaigns. Back at the Morris office, Molly, a 20-year-old intern with a well-placed ...

10. Gov. Christie's decision to stay in N.J. was the right choice
(Opinion/Commentary)

... much rather face Romney or Perry than Christie. It’s funny when it comes to politics in campaigns. Candidates are always more attractive from a distance. But did you ever notice that as soon as they ...

11. NYC Great Sports Legends Gala benefits spinal cord injury fund
(Sports/Professional)

... in Democratic campaigns and charity work.” A fun factoid, Murro noticed that Lewis doesn’t only run fast, but he walks, talks and eats fast as well. Really brings the phrase “fastest man on Earth” to a ...

12. Requiring disclosure of campaign funding groups in N.J. is in the public interest
(Opinion/Commentary)

... much in New Jersey Citizens United not all to blame for growth of outside groups involved in political campaigns An iPhone democracy is not far off  ...

13. Thoughts on New Jersey's Congressional redistricting
(Opinion/Commentary)

... consideration. Districts that straddle both, such as the current 3rd, dramatically drive up the cost of political campaigns. Zip codes are another important guide for what defines common communications ...

14. New media and technology can jeopardize political transparency
(Opinion/Commentary)

... our politics and political campaigns. At the same time it is jeopardizing transparency. One recent issue involves texting contributions. Raising money through texting would certainly make fundraising ...

15. Gov. Christie's property tax relief agenda will be tested in November elections
(Opinion/Commentary)

... tax burden has consistently ranked as the issue of greatest concern to taxpayers in poll after poll over the years. It’s been a staple—if not the dominant factor—in gubernatorial and legislative campaigns ...

16. New Jerseyans want Democrats to retain control of Legislature
(N.J./State)

Poll finds voters attitude toward Christie hurting Republican candidates As candidates prepare to step up their campaigns leading up to the November election, New Jersey voters have told pollsters they ...

17. Texting campaign contributions is easy fundraising but lacks full disclosure
(Opinion/Commentary)

... much in New Jersey Citizens United not all to blame for growth of outside groups involved in political campaigns An iPhone democracy is not far off  ...

18. Gov. Christie signs bipartisan bill providing over $10 million to 58 N.J. historic sites
(N.J./State)

... such as long-term operations planning and programs including building assessments, archaeology investigations and educational campaigns. In the category of Capital Preservation Grants, $9,304,784 will ...

19. Lair Scott is Ridiculous
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... campaigns to paint all homosexuals as extremists. They're puppets! This will do NOTHING to help further marriage equality. Who is Lair Scott anyway? THAT'S what he wants to do - publicize HIM! ...

20. Time to demand election transparency from ‘issue advocacy groups’
(Opinion/Commentary)

... involved in political campaigns An iPhone democracy is not far off  ...