Legislative Appointments Result In Nasty Primaries NBC Chicago (blog) Another 11 states allow the governor to appoint a new legislator. Illinois is one of 11 states in which a board of elected officials chooses a legislator. (New Jersey is a hybrid, holding a special election only if the assembly is in session.) ...
Even with 'Jersey Shore,' N.J. gets higher marks than Newt Gingrich in ... newjerseynewsroom.com In the 2008 presidential election, they narrowly split for Barack Obama over John McCain, 47-45 percent. Some 58 percent of respondents were age 46 or older, so perhaps New Jersey plays better among the prized younger demographics.
New Jersey HeraldUS Rep. Bachmann says she'll seek old Minn. seat New Jersey Herald (AP) - Fresh off the national stage of a failed presidential bid, Republican Michele Bachmann said Tuesday that she will seek re-election to her Minnesota congressional seat, even though her home is being thrown into a district currently represented by ...
Buddy Roemer gives up on GOP nomination MinnPost.com Americans Elect is a new movement that is working to get on the presidential ballot in as many states as possible, then nominate a candidate through an online convention. It has achieved ballot status in at least 15 states including the biggest state ...