Politics Archives July 2024
President Biden uses Oval Office address to explain his decision to quit 2024 race, begins to shape legacy
Murphy must make this appointment to U.S. Senate | Letters
A national firefighter standard will save lives | Opinion
Biden orders panel review, averting NJ Transit engineers’ strike — for now
Politically connected Hudson County attorney’s law license suspended by state review board
New way to file your taxes for free is coming to N.J., officials say
Anti-Biden ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ merchandise shifts to Kamala Harris at Jersey Shore stores
Former GOP congressman mocks Nikki Haley on latest move to help Donald Trump
Donald Trump's JD Vance problem
Elon Musk quickly backs away from massive pledge to Donald Trump
Will Trump end the ‘inflation nightmare’? A Q&A
NJ Transit — almost on brink of a rail strike — asks Biden to intervene
Booker says Kamala Harris’ top challenge is to show voters who she is
Tammy Murphy takes herself out of the running for Menendez’s Senate seat. Who else is on the list?
Dangerous lead chunks may have been dumped on purpose along Jersey Shore bay
Big change in poll after Biden pulls out of race and endorses Harris
N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez to resign in August after corruption conviction
Democrats lining up behind these possible VP candidates
Trump hater mocks Fox News host for demanding Dems stop saying this about Trump
More signs Donald Trump doesn’t want to debate Kamala Harris
The two people Donald Trump fears the most Kamala Harris will pick for VP
Biden steps aside | Sheneman
Jersey Shore is seeing a rapid rise in ocean temps.
Will the real JD Vance please stand up? | Quigley
Senate Ethics Committee starts review of Menendez’s conduct following bribery conviction
Trump and Gov. Murphy met at ex-president’s N.J. golf club this weekend
It was an ‘amazing’ Zoom call for Kamala Harris, top Black N.J. women say. ‘People were crying.’
It has to be Harris to take on Trump | Letters
Kamala Harris will win, ‘mark my words,’ said Trump supporter Nikki Haley
Many in N.J. are burdened with debt from medical bills. New law aims to protect them.
NBA’s Sixers-to-New Jersey talk is ‘real,’ Gov. Murphy says: ‘Serious conversation’
In blame game, MAGA overcooks Dems’ ‘heated’ rhetoric | Letters
Friendly Fire: Can Harris beat Trump, and what will Biden’s legacy be?
‘Tight security’ a misnomer; Troubling rise of political violence; Be careful what you wish for; DEI is America’s pride, strength | Letters
The sentence Trump supporter Nikki Haley wishes she never said
Gonzo journalist sues Union City mayor, police over arrest at meeting, other ‘false, malicious’ complaints
Major pollster jabs ‘diminished’ Trump for forgetting who he is running against
Inside Team Trump: Was JD Vance a mistake?
Biden gets it half right | Moran
Trump once wrote a check to Kamala Harris … and she’s about to cash it
Major pollster tells Dems: This should be your VP pick vs. Trump-Vance
How does Kamala Harris fare vs. Donald Trump in latest poll?
Trump enemy: We were ready for this
Hillary announces who she wants as Dem nominee vs. Trump and ‘servile Supreme Court’
N.J. Democrats hail Biden for devotion, selflessness in decision to end presidential campaign
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow makes unwavering prediction on Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump
Count N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy out in scramble to replace Biden on 2024 ballot
Will Trump, GOP fight revised Democratic ticket in court? Top lawyer has stern warning and prediction
Biden backs VP Kamala Harris to take on Donald Trump in 2024 presidential election
Read full text of President Biden’s letter ending 2024 reelection bid
Joe Biden ends presidential bid against Donald Trump
Moving on in a post-Menendez world | Letters
Nothing funny about Trump’s survival scare | Editorial
This Menendez thing is bad for our image | Sheneman
The 2024 campaign is a wake-up call: Abortion rights are on the ballot in N.J. | Opinion
Trump thinks his VP is the future of MAGA. Consider what that entails | Editorial
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was untouchable, until he wasn’t. N.J. politicians are on notice.
Man who forced N.J. towns to provide affordable housing is still fighting 49 years later
Will swing voters go for Trump, Biden or Kamala? Key takeaways from latest focus groups
Friendly Fire: The Menendez conviction, Murphy’s next move, and MAGA rhetoric
Trump shooting epilogue: No, we are not better than this | Opinion
N.J. high school administrator threatened Muslim students, civil rights group alleges
Union City Mayor Brian Stack received death threats in wake of gonzo journalist’s videos, city says
2nd N.J. school district moves to sue state over giant funding cuts
3 tweets that summed up Donald Trump’s RNC acceptance speech
Former Trump insider reveals who they want to run against amid Biden uncertainty
N.J. rents are out of control. Here’s how Trenton can stop the price gouging | Opinion
The 18 best (& funniest) comments about Trump’s rambling acceptance speech that put people to sleep
Trump honored fallen fireman at Republican convention, but don’t blame him for glaring mistake
Trump describes assassination attempt in personal detail as he accepts Republican nomination
Eyeing Sampson’s seat, Jersey City BOE president considers run for state assembly
Barack Obama is talking behind Biden’s back … and it’s not good
Joe Scarborough speaks to Joe Biden on air about what to do next
New power plant will stop sewage from spilling into city streets. But neighbors don’t want it.
Mayor writes excuse note for commuters late to work. Blame NJ Transit, she says.
COVID levels are high or very high in 26 states, but still low in N.J.
Marjorie Taylor Greene describes what saved Donald Trump in assassination attempt
Officials now believe chilling message in would-be assassin’s ahead of shooting is fake, report says
129-year-old hazardous dam finally removed. Why hundreds of aging dams remain in N.J.
George Conway’s latest effort to infuriate Trump
Latest major shift in Biden-Trump swing state polling
The truth about Project 2025, Trump’s plan for America | Editorial
JD Vance’s night but Trump’s party, Jan. 6 curtain call, Trump health still under wraps: RNC takeaways from day 3
Pivotal Democrat urges Biden to get out of race vs. Trump
Who would replace Bob Menendez in Senate? Here are Murphy’s choices after corruption conviction.
Embattled N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez reportedly denies claims he will resign
Ask the right question about shooting of Trump | Letters
A sign that JD Vance could be afraid to debate Kamala Harris
Gov candidate Fulop, the outsider, is defiant in the face of abandonment by HCDO leaders
Here's what Biden says what it would take for him to drop out against Trump
U.S. Attorney: There is no place for sexual harassment in housing in America | Opinion
Dem (hated by Trump) is loudest voice demanding that Biden gets out
Booker says he will lead fight to kick Bob Menendez out of Senate if he won’t leave
Feds need to investigate ASAP whether toxic Jersey Shore site could be spreading, congressman says
Leader of this League of Women Voters resigns after lamenting Trump was ‘only grazed’ by bullet
N.J. doesn’t give out free A/C’s like other states. Why that’s unlikely to change.
Here’s who people blame the most between Trump-Biden for assassination attempt
Here’s how astonishingly confident MAGA Republicans are of a Trump victory over Biden
Who is LaMonica McIver, who just won primary to replace late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress?
Hazardous lead pieces wash up on Jersey Shore bay, just miles from toxic site
The feds finally nab Menendez | Sheneman
Trump makes his pick for V.P. | Sheneman
School cellphone ban coming to N.J.? Battle lines are already forming.
Unity at the RNC, knocks on Trump’s prosecutions and Senate politics: Takeaways from day 2
Newark council president wins special primary election for late Donald Payne Jr.’s seat in Congress
Live N.J. election results: Special primary election for 10th congressional district
It’s Murphy’s move on Menendez seat: Appoint Andy Kim ASAP | Editorial
Check your mailbox! The first round of Senior Freeze checks are on the way, state said.
Union City Mayor Brian Stack, other Hudson leaders choose Gottheimer over Fulop as gov choice
N.J. lottery’s greedy grabs are showing | Letters
Fulop, Bhalla demand that Menendez resign from U.S. Senate seat after guilty verdict
Democrats’ reaction to Menendez’s conviction is swift and harsh: ‘Resign or be expelled’
Will Bob Menendez be expelled from Senate after his conviction? What’s next?
MSNBC continues to piss off its top talent: Now ‘Morning Joe’ staff is angry over Trump coverage
GUILTY: N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of all counts in corruption case
Hillary Clinton: ‘Here’s all you need to know about Trump’s new VP pick’ JD Vance
Trump on secret call to RFK Jr.: ‘We’re going to win’
As N.J. Sen. Menendez awaits verdict in corruption case, his wife’s trial is put on hold indefintely
When will I get my ANCHOR benefit? The latest on N.J. property tax savings.
Feisty Biden jabs NBC’s Lester Holt several times during interview: ‘C’mon, man’ ... ‘where have you been?’
Longtime Obama aide: More likely Biden ‘will lose by a landslide’
Teamsters possible historic move: Trump’s suburban woman problem revealed
Working for an employer with no retirement plan? N.J. will now set one up for you.
Turning down the temperature | Sheneman
Widow of man killed at Trump rally won’t take Biden’s call. Here’s why
America could heal, if only Trump would allow it | Editorial
‘Tipping’ a public servant before or after the work is done is illegal in NJ | Quigley
Trump’s grand RNC entrance, a VP pick and the new GOP: Takeaways from day 1
Route to ditch Trump ‘docs’ case went through Justice Thomas | Letters
A list of the times VP pick JD Vance has trashed Trump
N.J. congressman hospitalized after suffering from a fever
Thank God that Trump is still with us | Letters
Donald Trump says Ohio Sen. JD Vance will be his vice presidential pick
Donald Trump picks JD Vance as running mate
Your chemicals contaminated our water supply, N.J. city says in lawsuit against Dow
Nancy Pelosi ‘convinced Biden will lose’ against Trump
Judge Aileen Cannon dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor’s appointment
Is Judge Cannon a ‘partisan prima donna’ who will be ousted ... or next Trump Supreme Court justice?
Did Judge Cannon just give Jack Smith a reason to have her replaced on Trump documents case?
‘It’s surreal for all of us.’ Trump reveals what it was like during the mayhem
Real estate scams are skyrocketing. Here’s how to protect your home sale.
Authorities hunt for clues, but motive of man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump remains elusive
Pollster: What the assassination attempt guarantees for Trump and its ‘huge impact’ on Election Day
Here’s what’s next for the controversial N.J. Turnpike widening project
Rep. Kim: At this time of distrust and division, we turn to Lincoln | Opinion
Painful to hear N.J. mayor use dehumanizing term | Letters
‘It can’t be like this anymore.’ N.J. GOP reflects on divisive rhetoric after Trump shooting
‘Died a hero’: Pa. governor IDs man killed at Trump rally as former fire chief
Biden to address the nation on Trump assassination attempt
Trump shooting opens wounds for U.S. Olympics coach whose father was assassinated
What we know about the 20-year-old suspect in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump
What you need to know about N.J. special primary Tuesday to replace late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress
Norcross enters a plea | Sheneman
Rep. Sherrill: Abortion rights must be protected. Here’s the first step | Opinion
Time to close down the Norcross machine | Opinion
Kamala Harris should have to earn it | Moran
The economy is strong, yet millions are frustrated. Here’s a big reason why | Editorial
See the chilling photo that captures bullet as it flies past Trump
Where is Donald Trump after assassination attempt?
Trump shooting: Sunday morning latest on dead suspect, Secret Service’s failure, Biden-Trump chat and more
Trump rally eyewitness’ incredible story: We warned Secret Service and police about shooter on roof
Ivanka Trump reacts to her father’s shooting
Latest on Trump rally shooting: Where was shooter? How many rounds were fired? What weapon did he use?
Trump supporters, led by Clay Travis and J.D. Vance, point fingers at ‘left wing media’ and ‘Biden campaign’
Biden says ‘everybody must condemn’ attack on Trump, hopes to speak with ex-president soon
Trump statement after apparent assassination attempt: ‘Felt the bullet ripping through the skin’
Yankees react to Donald Trump shot in assassination attempt
Shooting at Trump rally: Reaction after apparent assassination attempt from Biden, Obama, Clinton, Cheney, more
President Joe Biden speaks on violence against Trump; ‘No place in America for this’
Shooting at Trump rally: N.J. leaders offer prayers and unity as they condemn violence
Trump injured but 'fine' after assassination attempt; shooter, 1 other dead
Why this Republican can’t support Trump again | Opinion
Friendly Fire: Sherrill’s gut check, Pelosi’s message, and swing state scenarios
Hoboken budget drama tests sketch artist | Simonelli’s Sketchbook
President Biden and the psychology of letting go | Opinion
Will Matthew McConaughey run for office after drinking tequila with Gov. Phil Murphy?
FTC report grounds for Rx reform | Letter
N.J. school superintendent dies unexpectedly
AG asked to investigate as N.J. cops accused of ‘racist’ stop of migrant bus
Jersey City loses another case in battle to stop police officers from using cannabis
Hillary Clinton reacts to Donald Trump’s ‘horrifying’ houseguest
N.J. county park zoo plagued by flooding issues reaches an end of an era
The latest top Democrat to leave ‘door open just a little bit’ on Biden dropping out
Joe Biden is trying to calm your fears | Sheneman
Biden says during press conference he’s going to ‘complete the job’ despite calls to bow out
Trump-backed MAGA candidate in key state vows to answer any question — then ducks very next one
The 2024 campaign is a generational referendum – and a loser for Democrats | Opinion
Sen. Bob Menendez’s fate now in jury’s hands as corruption trial closes
Gov. Murphy headed to Germany to talk World Cup
‘A lot of Republicans will lose their minds’ if Dems do this
Jon Stewart breaks with Biden: ‘They have not been honest’
An N.J. state senator issues a call for Democratic unity | Opinion
A different Hillary calls for Biden to step aside
N.J. not doing enough to protect this prehistoric-looking fish, advocate says
‘Did you know this?’ Surprising statistics on everyday life under Biden vs. Trump
Trump uses George Clooney to mercilessly attack Biden
Did Barack Obama endorse George Clooney’s brutal op-ed calling Biden to step down?
‘Absolutely f---ing enraging.’ What top Dems really think privately about Biden vs Trump.
CAPS to critics: We’re building a better College Achieve school system | Opinion
80-year-old N.J. fire tower surrounded by new $1.25M homes to be torn down
Sherrill explains her gutsy move on Biden | Moran
ICE raid in Princeton draws heated response from local officials
Up to 2 new offshore wind projects are proposed for N.J. A third seeks to re-bid its terms.
Should he stay or should he go? | Letters
N.J. state agency director killed in early morning crash, officials say
N.J. police chief fired after accusations he used homophobic slurs
Studying weed is the newest way to get a higher education degree in N.J.
Former MAGA Trump official: ‘They ain’t seen sh-t yet.’
Hollywood bailing on Biden?
Prominent TV journalist caught making off-the-cuff remark about Biden
Trump’s ‘Secretary of Retribution’ compiles hit list for ‘vigilante death warrant’: Who’s on it?
Former top Biden staffer issues urgent challenge to president in race vs. Trump
No ‘plausible Dem win scenario’ in latest polling explained
Biden responds sharply to Trump’s latest challenge of a golf match
Nancy Pelosi sends Joe Biden ‘earth-shaking’ message on his status in race vs. Trump
Even if you don’t believe in climate change, climate change believes in you | Sheneman
Our schools are more segregated than Alabama’s. So why are NJ voters so blind? | A Q&A
The strange but true reason this city is always hotter than everywhere else in N.J.
Leaders at embattled school placed on leave, officials’ salaries slashed after NJ.com reports
Prominent N.J. Democrat says Biden has to go
Menendez should be acquitted because prosecutors didn’t prove their case, lawyer tells jury
Mike Pence isn’t done criticizing Trump and GOP: ‘Now is not the time to surrender’
Project 2025′s dirty little secret that Trump doesn’t want you to know
N.J. gets millions to help put more electric buses on the street
‘A bleak post-debate’ poll for Biden in key swing state where he beat Trump in 2020
Jon Stewart offers solution for Democrats on Biden vs. ‘megalomaniac’ Trump
Obama staffers on Biden: ‘This is why the White House is in such a terrible spot.’
Powerful political boss pleads not guilty in widespread N.J. corruption scheme
Did N.Y. Times finally grow a conscience? It takes aim at Trump (but you must look hard to find it)
After a successful Biden term, the Democrats need a new nominee | Editorial
Nothing changes, including grumbling, in development of state budget | Quigley
Biden gaffes get too much airplay; Trump rants too little | Letters
Menendez put power ‘up for sale,’ prosecutor tells NYC jury at corruption trial
N.J. must revamp how it crafts those record state budgets, Democratic candidate for governor says
Get private investors out and families into Jersey City homes, councilmen say as federal lawmakers eye ban
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘absolutely humiliating’ U.S. history lesson fail
Celebrate freedom with curbs on dark money | Letters
Biden loses support of famous author: ‘It’s time’
Biggest federal grant in U.S. history signed for Gateway rail tunnel
Rutgers is hiking tuition again. Here’s what it will cost you.
Top Obama adviser: Why the heck do you think team Trump is keeping quiet about Biden?
Fixes coming for Northeast Corridor wires that caused brutal commuter delays, Congressman says
N.J. colleges could be forced to cap tuition hikes. Here’s the plan.
A strange course in human events, or, how the Roberts court reversed the Founding Fathers | Opinion
Boat abandoned in Jersey Shore harbor saved from sinking
U.K. elections set example for upcoming U.S. ones | Letters
‘Can’t make this crap up.’ Top Trump adviser tells voters not to believe their lying eyes
Alarmed Democrat: Biden should ‘be mopping the floor with Donald Trump’
N.J. becomes land of the lost land-use policy | Editorial
Kids are getting high, sick from hemp products sold at convenience stores. N.J. tries to stop it.
Reject an imperial presidency | Letter
The time has come to ban the blowers | Sheneman
Why does New Jersey need the Turnpike extension fix? Let’s count the ways | Opinion
Another Supremely arrogant power grab | Editorial
The Supreme Court hands Trump a loaded gun | Moran
Take that, Biden doubters: New swing state poll shows media is wrong about race vs. Trump
Friendly Fire: The Biden crisis, Trump’s immunity, and Cuomo comeback?
Was Trump caught lying again about major issue? There are receipts
Angry Senator rips Democrats over Biden: ‘We panic and piss our pants’
Trump-backed candidate called ‘MAGA’s Great Black Hope’ hints at which people ‘need killing’
North Bergen homeowners facing nearly 10% municipal tax hike
They almost lost $25k in real estate scam. Why won’t bank release their money?
US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strength
Biden campaign consultant: ‘It would take an act of God’ to beat Trump if this happens
Jews are facing crisis levels of antisemitism. This N.J. bill will help | Opinion
Ex-presidential candidate: Dems must dump Biden for this ‘polished’ candidate who will beat Trump
Mercer County prosecutor announces retirement after 27 years in the office
Menendez decides not to take the stand in corruption trial
N.J. judge drunkenly kissed women at party, made ‘vulgar’ posts online, state claims
Immunity ruling means full employment for lawyers | Letters
Ex-Republicans’ tough love for gloomy Dems: Get back on Biden bandwagon. ‘This isn’t fantasy football’
Jersey City can and must do better on crime reporting | Letter
Did debate performance kill Biden vs. Trump? New respected poll says: Not at all
This can’t possibly be what the Founding Fathers intended | Sheneman
The great American social influencer: Thomas Paine | Opinion
Too many warehouses are ruining our air. Here’s how lawmakers want to stop it.
How aborting the Oxy settlement hurts N.J. | Opinion
Crowd packs candidates’ forum to replace late Congressman Payne
A Trump reelection just got twice as scary | Editorial
Jersey Shore fishermen’s club celebrates 75 years, avoids eviction — for now
Trump ‘has a golden horseshoe up his a--’
Trump sentencing postponed: Here’s the new date
N.J. mayor who made racist remarks caught using a slur, again
Farmer: Was Nixon right after all? | Opinion
Before getting back on Biden bandwagon vs. Trump, Dem govs have a demand
A federal grant for new rail tunnels linking N.J. and N.Y.C. is approved, but construction will last years
Another Trump loyalist pays steep price for 2020 election lies
Hunter Biden wants to take Fox News to court
Endangered N.J. school saved by state budget boost, educators say
Bizarre photo surfaces of RFK and ‘barbecued dog’: ‘The f--- is wrong with this man?’
‘It’s a Cuban thing.’ Menendez’s sister says it was ‘normal’ for the senator to hide cash at home.
What the latest Trump-Biden poll shows post the debate debacle
These N.J. towns sock residents with the highest property taxes in each county
The Supreme Court hands Trump a chainsaw | Sheneman
Other states don’t leave workers to die of heat stroke. Why does N.J.? | Editorial
On the 4th, celebrate the flag and consider democracy’s fragility | Opinion
Congress needs more reasonable people regardless of their party | Quigley
Easy-to-fake temporary paper tags from car dealerships are out, MVC says
Murphy, Dems continue their wasteful spending | Letters
Controversial N.J. school accused of using taxpayer cash to fund family business must be investigated, lawmakers say
It’s ‘a bad soap opera.’ Judge in Menendez corruption trial says he’s tired of the drama.
Commentary: Biden’s latest order may end long fight for immigrant family unity
Replace Biden, or regret Trump victory | Letters
N.J. town sued for alleged discrimination against home for recovering addicts, alcoholics
Trump’s quick reaction to landmark Supreme Court immunity ruling
Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
The ‘weird thing’ about Donald Trump’s search for a running mate
N.J. just passed a record state budget in a big rush, and critics say that’s a bad trend
Donald Trump’s shocking post about Liz Cheney: He’s ‘not a stable adult’
Biden’s ‘survival strategy’ against Trump revealed
N.J. schools are cutting hundreds of jobs this summer. Here’s why.
Jill Biden post Trump debate: ‘We will continue to fight’
Supreme Court protects the right to bribery | Editorial
Fulop needs to practice what he preaches on transparency | Jersey Journal editorial
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