By FRAZIER MOOREAP Television WriterNEW YORKThe creator of “The Sopranos” said at James Gandolfini’s funeral that the actor brought the traits of a sad boy, “amazed and confused,” to the role of Tony Soprano. One of four speakers at the
(CNN) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Friday continued to defend his appearance with President Barack Obama last year when the president came to survey the damage from Superstorm Sandy, just days before the presidential election. Critics decried the
Flags will fly at half staff Monday on official buildings in New Jersey as a mark of respect for “The Sopranos” star James Gandolfini, a native of the northeastern US state, officials said. In an executive order issued Friday, Governor
Appearing on MSNBC‘s Morning Joe on Tuesday, Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) launched into President Obama’s latest “charm offensive,” stating that it is now Obama’s fifth year as president. “It’s a little bit late in the dating game to start to
A Gallup poll released Tuesday revealed that Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) is actually more popular among Democrats than Republicans. He scores a favorable/unfavorable rating of 53 percent to 25 percent among Republicans; he scores a 57 percent to 17 percent
Will the fabled Tonight Show, once home to legendary host Johnny Carson, become a vehicle for Democrat-approved politicians? Future Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon, who famously allowed President Barack Obama to push his agenda via a “slow jam” news segment,
New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie named New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa as the state’s new interim senator. Chiesa will fill the seat of the late Frank Lautenberg until residents elect a new Senator in a special election in October. Chiesa
Earlier this week, I wrote that NJ Gov. Chris Christie faced a national test on the decisions he needed to make to fill the vacancy of deceased Sen. Frank Lautenberg. Apparently, Christie decided to audit the class. Instead, he chose
(AP) NJ attorney general named to fill US Senate seatBy ANGELA DELLI SANTI and GEOFF MULVIHILLAssociated PressTRENTON, N.J.New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has named state Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa (kee-AY’-sah) to temporarily fill the U.S. Senate seat that opened up
(AP) Embattled Hermann addresses past in visit to RU By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer PISCATAWAY, N.J. Incoming athletic director Julie Hermann believes her failure to deal professionally with players, on and off the court as a volleyball coach at
Gov. Chris Christie has made his first decision on replacing former Sen. Frank Lautenberg, who died on Monday. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Christie plans to call a special election in October to fill the unexpired term. The
The death Monday of NJ Sen. Frank Lautenberg presents Gov. Chris Christie with a host of difficult choices. This being New Jersey, of course, it is even more complicated as state law appears to be in conflict. It is unclear
NJ.com: TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie is cashing in donations from top Democratic fundraisers and other traditionally liberal donors across the country, even nabbing the support of a handful of rainmakers aligned with President Obama and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel,
In a sign that he may be thinking about a potential 2016 presidential run, New Jersey governor Chris Christie said New Jersey voters would help him “redefine” the Republican party if they reelect him this year. Speaking at Mount Holly
Republicans of an optimistic variety view New Jersey Governor Chris Christie as a strong contender for the GOP presidential nomination in 2016. But before we start popping the champagne corks to celebrate, let’s take a look at how this important
With the sad news that Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) has passed away at the age of 89, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has a fateful choice to make as he exercises his power to appoint a new Senator to the
(AP) Former player backs up allegations against HermannBy STEVE MEGARGEEAP Sports WriterKNOXVILLE, Tenn.A former Tennessee volleyball player has written a blog post backing up her teammates’ accusations that incoming Rutgers athletic director Julie Hermann abused them verbally and emotionally during
Tuesday’s self-serving, distraction tour of the Jersey Shore featuring President Barack Obama palling around with Governor Chris Christie to show-off the progress made since the devastating hurricane pummeled the shore six months ago, successfully allowed the media to change the subject from
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said on Tuesday that he has “absolute confidence” in embattled Rutgers president Robert Barchi after the Rutgers has been resoundingly criticized for not properly vetting Julie Hermann, the athletic director hired to replace Tim Pernetti,
Controversies are coming at President Barack Obama from all angles and, instead of staying in Washington, to handle them, he jetted off to the Jersey Shore to observe the recovery efforts after Hurricane Sandy. Obama spent Sunday in Moore, OK
Shortly after Rutgers announced Julie Hermann would take over as the university’s new athletic director, reports came out that Hermann herself had been accused of verbal abuse of players while she was the women’s volleyball coach at the University of
Chris Christie has worked hard to develop a tough guy persona while serving as the Garden State’s governor, often getting into shouting matches and promoting what he believes to be bold stands for reform. Despite this image, ESPN’s Ian O’Connor
On Tuesday, during a visit with Gov. Chris Christie to the Jersey Shore, President Barack Obama went 0-for-5 throwing a football in an arcade game, while the New Jersey Republican nailed a touchdown on the first toss. President Obama often boasts about
(AP) Obama, NJ’s Christie together again in mutual aidBy JIM KUHNHENNAssociated PressWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama and Gov. Chris Christie, the odd couple of politics, are finding common cause again. Obama is touring New Jersey’s beach communities with Christie on Tuesday, examining
(AP) Hermann has not considered resigning as Rutgers ADBy TOM CANAVANAP Sports WriterNEWARK, N.J.Julie Hermann is not resigning as Rutgers’ incoming athletic director following a report that 16 years ago she humiliated and emotionally abused players while coaching Tennessee’s women’s
