Afghanistan MIA From Deficit Debate

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Mar 16, 2011 While Republicans race to cut spending, including outlays for education, health care and social services, they never mention one of the real reasons for the deficit: the cost of the war in Afghanistan and the mess we’ve made in Iraq. The Republican goal is clear. It has nothing to do with America’s longest war. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How Bad Weather Can Bury a Politician’s Career

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Dec 31, 2010 New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie should ask former Washington Mayor Marion Barry what winter can do to one's political ambitions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

New Jersey: Ding the Poor or Tax the Rich?

Staff / Truthdig Jun 20, 2010 Cut services for poorer senior citizens and the disabled or tax the rich? That's the question that will be debated in the New Jersey Legislature on Monday as the state maneuvers to balance a budget deficit of close to $11 billion. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gay Marriage Bill a No-Go in N.J. Senate

Staff / Truthdig Jan 8, 2010 The New Jersey Senate on Thursday put a major damper on the pro-gay marriage camp's effort to score another victory for its cause in the Northeast, defeating a same-sex marriage bill by a vote of 14 yeas and 20 nays. Supporters had hoped that the bill would pass before Gov. Jon Corzine, who favors legalization of same-sex marriage, leaves office later this month. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Could Conservatives Be Good for Dems in 2010?

Staff / Truthdig Nov 5, 2009 Tuesday's elections were dispiriting in some ways for Democrats, particularly in Virginia and New Jersey (not to mention Maine, though that issue cuts across party lines), but the New York Daily News' Michael McAuliff wonders whether another, more encouraging object lesson for 2010 might've happened in upstate New York. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Republican Wins in New Jersey, Too

Staff / Truthdig Nov 4, 2009 It was a night of disappointment for Democrats, who lost the governor's mansion in New Jersey shortly after losing in Virginia. But was it a referendum on President Barack Obama's agenda, as some pundits claimed, or testament to the unpopularity of incumbent governor and former Goldman Sachs CEO (great timing) Jon Corzine? (Continued) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

GOP Scores a Win in Virginia Governor’s Race

Staff / Truthdig Nov 4, 2009 A year ago, Virginia surprised the nation by skewing blue in the presidential election, handing Barack Obama a key win below the Mason-Dixon Line. However, this trend didn't extend into the 2009 gubernatorial race in the state, as the majority of Virginians voted in favor of conservative Republican Bob McDonnell on Tuesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hug Obama, Find the Moderates

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Oct 29, 2009 Those are the two outstanding lessons from the campaigns for next Tuesday's governors' races in New Jersey and Virginia. Both parties would be smart to apply them in 2010. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )