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‘Left, Right & Center’: The Democrats’ Private Equity Paradox

May 27, 2012
President Obama's attack on Mitt Romney for his time at the private equity firm Bain Capital drew words from Newark mayor and rising Democratic Party star Cory Booker. Booker scolded both campaigns for their attacks before praising Bain for supporting and growing businesses, a move that appears to belie his dependence on Wall Street for success in a potential Senate run.

Amorous Couple Caused Chaos at Newark Airport

Jan 8, 2010
We're betting this scenario will wind up in: (a) a romantic comedy, and/or (b) a "ripped from the headlines" TV show at some point in the not-so-distant future. Last Sunday's temporary terminal shutdown at Newark Liberty International Airport didn't stem from an attempted terrorist attack or something similarly sinister.