Anger Is Building in New Jersey Over Christie’s Planned Pension Fund Cuts Anger Is Building in New Jersey Over Christie’s Planned Pension Fund Cuts
It’s a scandal bigger than Bridgegate.
Jun 4, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
$1 Billion Port Authority Heist Could Be the Final Nail in Christie’s Political Coffin $1 Billion Port Authority Heist Could Be the Final Nail in Christie’s Political Coffin
Two top Christie aides were subpoenaed in an ongoing investigation into the Port Authority slush fund.
Jun 2, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Will Jeb Bush Follow in His Brother’s Footsteps on Foreign Policy? Will Jeb Bush Follow in His Brother’s Footsteps on Foreign Policy?
Jeb may try to reinvent himself, but he’s got lots of neoconservative connections.
May 30, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Chris Christie Preaches a Foreign Policy of American Exceptionalism Chris Christie Preaches a Foreign Policy of American Exceptionalism
Not quite a neoconservative, Christie is still sounding a lot like, well, Hillary Clinton when it comes to world affairs.
May 29, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
The Left Ought to Worry About Hillary Clinton, Hawk and Militarist, in 2016 The Left Ought to Worry About Hillary Clinton, Hawk and Militarist, in 2016
As secretary of state, Clinton accomplished little, but usually came down on the side of using force.
May 27, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Did Chris Christie Just Sabotage His Chances for 2016? Did Chris Christie Just Sabotage His Chances for 2016?
The Newark Star-Ledger says Christie’s attack on pensions is the final nail in his coffin. (We’ll see.)
May 22, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
As the Tea Party Loses, Big Business Wins As the Tea Party Loses, Big Business Wins
And the Democrats’ chances in 2014 shrink further.
May 21, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Can the GOP Win Hispanic Voters in 2016? Can the GOP Win Hispanic Voters in 2016?
Susana Martinez vs. Julian Castro for vice president? Maybe.
May 19, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Inquiry Into Bridgegate Provides Clues That Christie Knew About the Lane Closures Inquiry Into Bridgegate Provides Clues That Christie Knew About the Lane Closures
Christie’s former top political aide and the governor’s spokesman dispute each other’s recollections.
May 16, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Ras Baraka’s Victory in Newark Could Revitalize New Jersey Progressives Ras Baraka’s Victory in Newark Could Revitalize New Jersey Progressives
Christie, Booker and Democratic party bosses, along with the charter school movement, suffer a huge defeat.
May 14, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss