Gothamist (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago
Days after leaving CNN earlier this month , speculation began that Lou Dobbs might consider running for Senate in 2012, challenging Democrat Robert Menendez. Now he's been confirming that the thought has crossed his mind—as has the idea of running for President at some point. Earlier this week, Dobbs said he was thinking about the White House and that he was "be talking some more with some...
Jumping in Pools (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago
When it was announced that Lou Dobbs was leaving CNN, I suspected as did numerous other bloggers, that Dobbs would be joining Fox News within a few days. Surprisingly, Dobbs has not made one noticeable effort to join Fox News over the past few weeks, however, the political rumor mill has been red hot in regards to the former CNN host. Discussions have been ongoing as to if Dobbs will seek the United...
Tuscaloosanews.com (Free subscription) | 18 hours ago
DAVID M. HALBFINGER A spokesman for the former anchor Lou Dobbs said he may run against Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey.
Gothamist (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
Now that Lou Dobbs is no longer a CNN anchor, his next career path might take him to...the Capital. According to the Post , "With the conservative Gov.-elect Chris Christie poised to take control in Trenton, many Jersey political watchers feel the timing could be right for Dobbs, a self-described 'Rockefeller Republican.'" Montclair State poli sci professor Brigid Harrison said, "This...
ONE (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
On November 4, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, presided over by Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Ranking Member Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN), held the confirmation hearing for Daniel Yohannes, nominee for CEO of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Yohannes began his testimony by praising MCC efforts; the MCC, he said, “lays innovative foundations” to [...]
Brilliant at Breakfast (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Despite the endless prognosticating about what the defeat of an unpopular governor in New Jersey means for the media goal of electing a Republican president iin 2012, I can't say I was all that disappointed in the election result here in New Jersey. I don't think Jon Corzine has been the disaster that far too many people think he is, but he, like Barack Obama before him, has never been effective in...
MoreMonmouthMusings (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
Those commercials touting what a great guy Senator Bob Menendez is and how he's fighting for senior citizens' health care were paid for by the Health Care Institute of New Jersey. Former Republican Congressman Bob Franks is the president of the HCINJ. Franks was the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2000, losing to Jon Corzine after being outspent by $48 million. He was the chairman of the NJGOP...
WCBSTV.com: Your Source For New Yor (Free subscription) | 10/05/2009
New Jersey's first Latino U.S. senator has written a book that takes on anti-immigration pundits. In "Growing American Roots: Why Our Nation Will Thrive as Our Largest Minority Flourishes," U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez calls for better health care, immigration reform and an end of discrimination against Hispanics.
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Rick in nebraska
He is a complete Moron,AND i might ad a borderline racist,for the remarks which deminish OTHER races who have fought and died for our country,AND entered...
They gave us a republic (Free subscription) | 09/29/2009
If you wonder why there's still any doubt a public option will be part of health care reform when President Obama claims to favor it, Congressional leaders claim to favor it, and two-thirds of Americans keep telling pollsters they favor it, Robert Reich explains: Tomorrow (Tuesday) is a critical day in the saga of the public option. Democrats Charles Schumer (New York) and Jay Rockefeller (West Virginia)...
Progressive Blue - Front Page (Free subscription) | 09/29/2009
Health care reform quick hits and commentary. An urgent call to action from Robert Reich. ... call and email the Senate offices of Democrats Max Baucus (Montana), Tom Carper (Delaware), Robert Menendez (New Jersey), Kent Conrad (North Dakota), Jeff Bingaman (New Mexico), John Kerry (MA), Blanche Lincoln (Arkansas), Ron Wyden (Oregon), Debbie Stabenow (Michigan), Maria Cantwell (Washington), and Bill...
Jumping in Pools (Free subscription) | 09/28/2009
Fellow Republican blogger, and proud linker Dan Cirucci is pondering over the seemingly surprising poll which shows that New Jersey voters are tending anti-Obama on several key issues, while it may be surprising due to the fact New Jersey is thought of as a liberal blue state, an investigation would show that New Jersey is a blue state, but not like New York or Massachusetts is. During the 2004 Presidential...
The Travis Monitor (Free subscription) | 09/27/2009
Big ObamaCare Vote on Tuesday - amendment to get public option re-inserted into the bill: Originally the Senate Finance Committee was to vote on the Public Option Amendments today, but it seems that it has been pushed back until Tuesday September 29, 2009. It has been called the beginning of the battle; in an interview Wednesday night, Charles Schumer is quoted saying, “Tomorrow is the opening...
The Star-Ledger (Free subscription) | 09/21/2009
HACKENSACK — U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez is bringing a Senate subcommittee on a road trip to New Jersey talk about the rising number of foreclosures. U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram...
Blue Jersey: Covering NJ like a rug (Free subscription) | 09/18/2009
Promoted from the diaries by Rosi Here's what happens when you're the only Hispanic Senator, and on the Finance Committee, you just might be able to make the healthcare bill less punitive. From The Hill , my objections to the non-sensical term 'illegal immigrant ' notwithstanding (it doesn't even cover the group it intends to cover, since many people who are undocumented have overstayed a visa, which...
Baristanet (Free subscription) | 09/10/2009
Tomorrow, Montclair will observe the eighth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with a public remembrance at the Watchung Plaza 9-11 Memorial at 8:30 a.m. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites the public to "Essex County Remembers," at the Essex County Eagle Rock September 11th Memorial. A special feature will be the unveiling and dedication of the newly created...
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