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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

FDU Poll: Obama's OK, Women Cool on Romney

About half approve of job president is doing

Our Republican governor gets good marks from the Garden State, but so does our Democratic president, according to the latest poll from Fairleigh Dickinson University's PublicMind. Barack Obama also has a solid lead over Mitt Romney in New Jersey, according to the poll — especially among women. Read the full statement from FDU below, then take our own poll to let us know what you think. According the latest poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind™, 50 percent of New Jersey voters say they approve of the way the president is handling his job, while 42 percent disapprove. These numbers mirror the support expressed by New Jerseyans for their Republican governor, Chris Christie, as reported yesterday: 56 percent approve of the job …

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Mrgrumpass

8:25 pm on Friday, May 11, 2012

Bob you are so wrong. Ignorant, or brain washed I just cant put my finger on it BHO had both house’s in his pocket for two years and he did nothing, don’t blame others for his impotence as the leader of the free world LOL! GW was handed the same type of falling economy as BHO did and he gave us 60+ MONTHS of economic growth.   more ›

Friday, April 13, 2012

Obama Objectors From Toms River And Wall Fail To Get President Removed From Ballot

Lt. Governor upholds administrative law judge's recommendation

A challenge from two men from Toms River and Wall seeking to remove President Obama's name from New Jersey's upcoming primary ballot has failed. Mario Apuzzo, the attorney representing New Jersey residents Nick Purpura and Ted Moran, said Deputy Director and Administrative Law Judge Jeff Masin recommened against the ballot challenge following a more than three-hour hearing earlier this week. Lt. Gov. and Secretary of State Kim Guadagno upheld the decision earlier this week. The decision, delivered to Apuzzo via email, was not based on the issues presented in the challenge, namely that Obama is not a natural born citizen of the United States and that a birth certificate released by the White House last April is fraudulent, but rather on a …

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CR

5:37 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012

Ahhh progressives...subsidizing society’s non-productive and counter-productive bureaucrats. Now that's progress!!   more ›

Monday, April 9, 2012

President Obama's Eligibility Challenged

Two men who are Monmouth and Ocean county residents are challenging President Barack Obama's placement on the state's primary ballot.

Two men who are Monmouth and Ocean county residents are challenging President Barack Obama's place on the state's primary ballot, according to the Bayshore Tea Party Group. Nick Purpura of Wall Township has filed a challenge, along with Ocean County resident Ted Moran, alleging that Obama has never shown adequate proof that he was born in the United States - despite the release of a longform birth certificate by the White House in April of 2011. They also claim that his father was never a citizen of the United States, meaning Obama is not a natural born citizen, at least according to their interpretation of the Constitution. The challenge will be heard by an administrative law judge Tuesday at the Administrative Law Offices in Quakerbridge…

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mike westman

9:57 pm on Sunday, April 22, 2012

Patricia...a rational conversation requires at least one of the protagonists to be rational. In this case the only rationality shown here is the disgust shown for the idiots that are birthers. I love a conspiracy but there at least has to be something remotely valid go conspire on. These guys are beyond rationality and into some myoposphere that only creates cynical humor and derision from the …   more ›

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Armstrong Looking To Make Major Changes If Elected Ocean County Sheriff

Democrat challenging longtime Sheriff William L. Polhemus in race for three-year term.

The Democratic candidate running for Ocean County sheriff this year says issues, not age, will be the focus of his campaign. George "Bob" Armstrong, 68, is challenging 83-year-old William L. Polhemus for the three-year sheriff's term in November. He unveiled his platform on the steps of the Ocean County Courthouse Monday afternoon. He doesn't plan to make an issue out of Polhemus' age. "That's up to the voters to decide," Armstrong said in an interview this morning. "Even if he was only 60 years old, it's been way too long," he added. "It's just outrageous for one person to be there for 27 years." Armstrong said his 40-year career in law enforcement will benefit the Sheriff's Department and the residents of Ocean County. He has served as a…

Lenny Pruit

3:33 pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Sheriff's officers to assist local police departments? I don't think so. The local police departments who are overloaded with officers have salaries bigger than the sheriff's officers. This guy is dreaming. Leave the sheriff officers and the correction officers where they belong.   more ›

UPDATE: Point Borough Councilman Remig Not Running to Focus More on School, Career

DePaola is one of four candidates running in uncontested primaries

Point Borough Republican Council Member Mitch Remig is not running for re-election, but Republican Council Member Antoinette DePaola will seek another term. The deadline to file to run in the June 5 primary for the two, three-year council seats was 4 p.m. Monday. William Borowsky, owner of Nature's Reward fresh produce store on Bridge Avenue, near the Stop and Shop shopping plaza, is running as a Republican with DePaola. Borowsky, who lives on Richmond Avenue South, has been a longtime, strong supporter of the Republican party and has often posted Republican campaign signs outside his business. The Democrats who filed are James McClure, Fay Court, and Salvatore Martino, Barnegat Boulevard. With two candidates running in each primary, the …

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Spooner

11:24 am on Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Joe Bilotti: if your the same guy with that motel. . .why didn't you's see the Barrella/ Dikin money train coming. . .with all their fear mongering last year. . . even after they hired more Specials than in 2009 & 10. . .with Barrella and his neighborhood supporters in District One. . . along with Dikuns "Operation Rice Krispies". . . garnering between $180K -$200K in police O/T last year...…   more ›

Monday, April 2, 2012

UPDATE: Lurie Not Running to Focus More on Career

Sharon Cadalzo. Barry Moffett, George Loder, Stephen Reid and Andy Cortes filed to run

Democrat Tim Lurie, who ran for mayor last year, until he wasn't, is not running for re-election to Point Beach Borough Council, but Democrat Sharon Cadalzo is running, according to two officials in the local Democratic party. Early Monday evening, Lurie confirmed he is not running, saying he needs to focus more on his professional career as a partner with DW Smith, an engineering firm. However, Lurie, a Gowdy Avenue resident, has been working there for years. So what changed? "Nothing changed," he said. "It's just time for me to move on and deal with my professional career. I've served three terms. I've had the pleasure of serving under three mayors. It's time for someone else to have a turn." He said the amount of time spent on council …

beachmom46

8:35 pm on Monday, April 9, 2012

George Loder just another Atlantic Ave trouble maker added to the already troubled Family on Atlantic Avenue. You know the Barrella Supporter and Boardwalk critic. But then again, I was told the farmer brown duo supports issues and people in front of them but everyone knows behind your back they are saying something totally different. They support the police, No they don't. They support the …   more ›

Friday, March 30, 2012

County GOP Taps Polhemus To Run For Another Term As Sheriff

Republican organization picks incumbents Little and Bartlett to run for re-election to freeholder board

One more time. Eighty-three-year-old longtime Ocean County Sheriff William L. Polhemus wanted to run for another term and the Ocean County Republican Organization granted his wish last week. "The sheriff to my knowledge has been running a good operation over there," Ocean County Republican Chairman George R. Gilmore said today. "The sheriff has said that he wants to run." When asked if he thought Polhemus was up to another term, Gilmore replied "I see no impediment to his running and winning." Polhemus has served as Ocean County Sheriff since 1985. Prior to that, he was police chief of the Seaside Heights Police Department and served 35 years in the department. He will be challenged by Democrat George "Bob" Armstrong, 68, whose career in …

TP

4:23 pm on Wednesday, April 4, 2012

@JS - just a little sample of the caliber of the 99% LOL http://www.alternet.org/occupywallst/152773/occupy_wall_street%3A_992_arrested_at_price_tag_of_more_than_$3.4_million/ - 106k   more ›

Monday, February 6, 2012

Super Bowl Ads: Which One Was Your Fave?

A handful of ads got a lot of attention

Well before Super Bowl XLVI's kickoff Sunday evening, fans speculated about what might be the best big game commercials. One ad that got a lot of buzz was entitled "Bueller, Bueller," having Matthew Broderick reprising his role as Ferris Bueller for Honda. Get a 10-second peek by going here. Another ad getting a lot of attention has been dubbed "The Dark Side" and features a whole bunch of pretty cute dogs barking out a pitch for Volkswagen. In addition, Elton John also will appear in a much-anticipated Pepsi ad during the Super Bowl alongside “X Factor” winner Melanie Amaro. Meanwhile, Coke plans to roll out something completely different this year. By going here, you can watch the animated polar bears react to the Super Bowl itself, the …

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Rick

6:22 pm on Monday, February 6, 2012

I assume you mean the "post apocalyptic" Chevy Truck ad where the guy offers his fellow survivors a Twinkie.   more ›

Friday, November 11, 2011

Election 2011

Rosen Pledges Continued Freeholder Fight

Democrat candidate for Freeholder says 2012 campaign already begun

The dust from this year's election has settled. Or has it? Democrat challenger Michele Rosen's bid for longtime Freeholder Joseph Vicari's seat was unsuccessful, but after the results came in Tuesday, she pledged to be back for 2012. "Next year's campaign starts now," Rosen said at the county Democrats' party at The Tuscan House in Toms River. In 2012, Freeholders John Bartlett's and Gerry Little's respective terms expire. Vicari easily fended off Rosen's challenge by capturing more than 65 percent of the vote, with 67,880 votes to Rosen's 35,961 tallies. Rosen regularly attended Freeholder and county Board of Health meetings, and during public comment sessions would raise questions on spending and contracts, with officials pointing out …

1stcav

7:04 am on Sunday, November 13, 2011

Thats been done before here, if they bother you that much pay them off with a full time job.It's been done with X Mayors in TR....   more ›

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Boro Dems Optimistic After Talking to GOP Council Victor

Mayor and Democratic councilman says they believe John R. Wisniewski will work with them

The election results were not the first preference for Point Borough Mayor William Schroeder, who had hoped he and the Democratic council members could maintain their narrow majority of 4 to 3, which they've only had since Jan. 2. However, Schroeder released a statement Wednesday saying that he had a post-election Tuesday night talk with GOP councilman-elect John R. Wisniewski that makes him optimistic that all council members, of both parties, are going to work for the greater good of the town. "While some may see the results as a defeat, we all win," Schroeder wrote in an email. "The win is huge as the re-election of Chris Leitner is an event of great success. The fact that Chris won is a testament to his dedication and his ability to …

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Denise Di Stephan

2:32 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011

To Sean C.: No, they are not related, acc. to the councilman-elect. I did ask him.   more ›

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