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New York Times Concludes: Chris Christie Hasn’t Changed Anything

The New York Times has a stinging assessment today of Chris Christie’s governorship, saying the confrontational governor promised to eschew budget tricks used by his […]

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WATCH: Shaq Cuts an Ad for Chris Christie

Shaquille O’Neal, fresh off a recent appearance in Camden with Christie, has endorsed the governor in a new ad.

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Reminder: Your Hurricane Sandy Aid Still Hasn’t Arrived

As part of the big Sandy package the Inquirer ran on Sunday, Amy Rosenberg dives deep into the relief situation. And what she found ain’t pretty: It […]

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Here’s What the Christies Made Last Year

The governor and his wife made fifteen percent less money this year than last. No, Christie didn’t personally try to reimburse the state for that […]

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PHOTO: World’s Biggest Sand Castle

Above is a photo of what is being called the world’s tallest sandcastle, in Point Pleasant Beach, on the Shore. According to the sandcastle’s site–yes, […]

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Christie’s Gay Marriage Stance Boosts Presidential Bid

Now that N.J. Gov. Chris Christie’s presidential ambitions are all but certain—why do you think he was so annoyingly prominent in those Stronger than the […]

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Sims, McCarter Call On Corbett to Withdraw Appeal on Same-Sex Marriage

Inspired by Governor Chris Christie’s decision to withdraw his appeal to same-sex marriage in New Jersey, Philadelphia State Representatives Brian Sims and Steve McCarter, are […]

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New Jersey Begins Accepting Gay Marriage License Applications

Gay marriage has hit the Garden State this week, with some municipalities throughout Jersey following in the footsteps of Montgomery County by accepting license applications […]

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Christie Beat Writer Matt Katz Leaving Inquirer

Word got out today that Matt Katz, the Inquirer‘s well-respected Chris Christie beat writer would be leaving the paper to cover The Governor at WNYC, New […]

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Chris Christie to Speak at Philadelphia Bellevue on November 14th

This time last year, Zack Stalberg was preparing for Election Day madness in Philadelphia as head of political watchdog group Committee of Seventy. And the […]

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Is Chris Christie in Favor of the Dream Act?

Chris Christie is getting increasing attention for a remark made over the weekend, saying he would support the so-called “Dream Act” that provides a path […]

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PHOTO: Shaq, in Camden

Shaq, yesterday, visiting kids, in Camden. Hey, happy Friday. I was with @SHAQ and the Governor at our Boys & Girls Club in East Camden […]

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Gay Marriage in 10 Days

A judge has refused to accept Chris Christie’s request that gay marriage ceremonies be delayed, following a recent ruling that allowed same-sex couples to be […]

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Gay Marriage One Step Closer in New Jersey

The AP reports that New Jersey Judge Mary Jacobson — the one who ruled that gay marriage will be legalized inthe state by Oct. 21 — […]

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Finally, Dunes for the Jersey Shore

Finally. That was my initial response to the news that officials in Ocean City and Mantoloking have started eminent domain proceedings against ocean-front homeowners who […]