Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 2/13/2025
Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
TOP STORY: The 2025 Air War: Sweeney Versus Gottheimer
Governor Murphy is preparing to pitch huge spending cuts in the billions in his FY2026 budget address, according to an exclusive in ROI-NJ. Among the potential cuts: one-time FY2025 appropriations, discretionary grant programs, and non-competitive grants. A source in the report noted: ‘this is evidence that this is going to be a very tough budget season and will require some really tough decisions’.
The state faces a $3B budget hole, and federal cuts could make it worse, according to NJ.com.
A state appellate court ruled that school districts can’t arbitrarily weaken state policies designed to protect LGBTQ students. Garden State Equality lauded the ruling as a ‘major victory’.
Cancer and other medical research at Rutgers could take a $22M hit under federal cuts, according to NJ.com. There are fears of devastation across NJ health and scientific research if federal cuts proceed, according to NJ Spotlight.
Electricity rates are set to rise this summer, according to NJ Monitor.
The state’s inflation rate was slower in January than prior months, according to NorthJersey.com.
Super Bowl sports betting broke records in the state, according to NJ Biz.
NYC bird flu cases have NJ officials on guard, according to NJ Spotlight. NJ scientists are researching the spread of bird flu, according to NJ Spotlight.
The state took a bigger bite of recent paychecks, according to NJ Herald.
The rush to block ‘X’ gender passports is causing confusion, according to NJ Spotlight.
North Jersey restaurants are preparing for immigration enforcement, according to NorthJersey.com.
South Jersey schools face a choice about the Eagles parade, according to Burlington County Times.
Dozens of Black History Month celebrations are planned in South Jersey, according to Burlington County Times.
A Rutgers survey find South Jersey commuters want more reliable public transit, according to NJ Spotlight.
Bergen County EMS answered 12,000 calls in two years, according to NorthJersey.com.
Monmouth County beaches shattered records with $30M in revenue, according to TAPinto.
Ocean County’s all-hazards mitigation plan is underway, according to the Sandpaper.
Passaic County’s budget was introduced.
Senator Kim condemned the Trump Administration’s discussion of using military force and economic coercion to take over Greenland.
Rep. McIver is having a moment in the spotlight after her condemnation of Elon Musk, according to NJ Globe.
Rep. Van Drew reintroduced the ‘SHIELD Act’, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
Stockton University is celebrating its 10th anniversary of becoming a university.
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As the gubernatorial air war begins, Rep. Gottheimer and former Senate President Sweeney are positioning themselves as safe and serious candidates that can win in November.
Senator Bramnick is eschewing GOP conventions, joining former Senator Durr in opting against participating in conventions. Gloucester County GOP Chair Wingate criticized candidates skipping conventions, saying they are a ‘key test of strength in organizing a campaign – and the candidates who are choosing to skip them on either side of the aisle are cowards’.
Jack Ciattarelli wants an investigation into Bill Spadea’s fundraising methods, according to Politico NJ.
Former Senate President Sweeney discussed his gubernatorial campaign, according to TAPinto. Sweeney released a campaign ad, according to NJ Globe.
Mayor Fulop says he’d keep AG Platkin in the role if he wins, according to NJ Globe.
Mercer County officials endorsed Mayor Baraka for Governor, according to NJ Globe.
Rep. Gottheimer and Mayor Fulop received matching funds from ELEC, according to NJ Globe.
Gubernatorial candidates share common ground on environmental issues, according to NJ Spotlight.
NJ Democrats are gearing up resistance to Trump, according to NJ Spotlight.
In LD2, Famularo and Rowan will challenge incumbent Assemblymembers Guardian and Swift, according to NJ Globe.
Ocean County Commissioner Gaines is the last to go in a GOP purge of the board, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Here’s the legislative schedule for today, and here’s what happened in the Statehouse on Monday.
Republicans and local officials are pushing the Governor to reinstate $150M in local aid to towns, according to NJ Monitor.
New legislation could speed up cannabis dispensary approvals, according to NJ Monitor.
Controversial legislation to cut plastic packaging advanced, according to NJ Spotlight.
Senator Pennacchio urged the Governor to void the TransCore EZ Pass tolling contract.
Lobbying firm Summit Strategies hired former Sherrill COS Jean Roehrenbeck, according to NJ Globe.
The NJ League of Municipalities promoted Paul Penna to Government Affairs Director.
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In Atlantic City, AC Electric bills will increase 17% in June, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Califon, the borough is seeking reduced affordable housing units, according to NJ Hills.
In Dumont, the town will only fly government flags at borough hall, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Edison, the council rejected restoring the 6-minute public speaking time, according to MyCentralJersey. The Sports Building cost ballooned to $11.6M, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Fair Lawn, Mayor Rottenstrich will step down, according to TAPinto.
In Florham Park, talks are underway to make the town center more pedestrian-friendly, according to NJ Hills.
In Garfield, a judge backed the council’s decision to move school elections to April, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Harvey Cedars, a revaluation is on the agenda, according to the Sandpaper.
In Hawthorne, the council will evaluate ambulance service providers, according to TAPinto.
In Jersey City, Robinson Green will round out O’Dea’s council slate, according to Hudson County View. The Exchange Place Alliance seeks to expand boundaries, according to TAPinto. The council debated eliminating pool fees, according to Hudson County View.
In Lakewood, neighbors are suing a catering hall after the town granted approval, according to the Asbury Park Press. Schools will receive another state loan bailout to avoid a shutdown, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Long Hill, the town is in need of a OEM Director, according to NJ Hills.
In Lopatcong, a tree-lined street needs to lose 20 Norway Maples, according to Lehigh Valley Live.
In Morristown, the mayor confirmed an ICE arrest, according to Morristown Green.
In Newark, Councilman Silva proposed expanded bulk pickup, according to TAPinto. Most students are still underperforming in schools, according to NJ Spotlight.
In Ocean City, a town hall is planned, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Passaic, the mayor emphasized the need to clam fears about ICE arrests, according to NJ Spotlight.
In Paterson, the city hasn’t paid zoning officials so work is piling up, according to Paterson Press. Schools will separate 6th, 7th, and 8th graders from younger students, according to Paterson Press.
In Sea Bright, a Shore Regional referendum seeks $51M even as the town tries to get out, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Stafford, a petition calls for the removal of hte superintendent following a DUI, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Westfield, a high school was placed on lockdown, according to UC Hawk.
AROUND THE WEB:
How do NJ’s Democratic candidates for governor see Trump’s plans on the environment?
Katie Sobko, NorthJersey.com
- As the Trump administration continues to implement an agenda that strongly echoes Project 2025, Elon Musk is eyeing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration next for his “government efficiency” efforts. That agency, part of the Department of Commerce, is home to the National Weather Service and is responsible for providing scientifically accurate weather forecasts, advisories, watches and warnings to residents throughout the country.
NJ under canned tuna recall, risk of potential, deadly bacteria
Erin Vogt, NJ1015
- Canned tuna products sold under three brands at stores across New Jersey have been recalled over a risk of potentially life-threatening botulism. Tri-Union Seafoods voluntarily recalled many canned tuna products sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s and Trader Joe’s brand names.
New York’s business boosters push Trump to keep Manhattan tolls
Ry Rivard and Nick Reisman, Politico
- New York City’s business community is trying to make a deal on congestion tolls with the city’s most famous businessperson. President Donald Trump pledged during his campaign to kill the new fee to enter Manhattan’s business district during his first week in office. But even as he continues to publicly toy with plans to eliminate federal approval of the $9 tolls, he’s hesitating — thereby creating an opening for a persuasion campaign to either box him in or bargain.
The last bridge toll taker in Cape May County nears the end in a booth above Townsends Inlet
Amy S. Rosenberg, Philadelphia Inquirer
- Rick Shetler has worked in the booth on the bridge above the Jersey Shore inlet since that summer of 1980, back when the toll was 30 cents and he thought he’d be an accountant. Perhaps you’ve seen him — 6-foot-tall, bearded, folded into the booth — as you were reaching into your pocket for some dollar bills, or some quarters, on your way from Sea Isle into Avalon, or maybe as you (finally) arrived at the Shore, a bit tense from the drive.
How some low-income NJ school districts overcame pandemic slump
Hannah Gross, NJ Spotlight
- Nine low-income New Jersey school districts bucked national trends and are now performing above pre-pandemic achievement levels in reading, math or both. That’s shown in a new release of the Education Recovery Scorecard, which compares learning loss and recovery across thousands of school districts nationwide. The districts include Union City, Woodlynne, Lakewood Township, Ventnor City, Commercial Township, Englewood, Garfield, Hillside and Beverly City.
How to fix the housing problem in NJ
Judi Franco, NJ1015
- Everyone knows that one of the biggest problems facing New Jerseyans is housing. Prices are way too high and both market-rate and affordable housing are in short supply. According to an article on Re-NJ.com, David Brogan, who leads the New Jersey Apartment Association, explains the problem. And because his ideas for fixing the issue are the same ones I’ve been advocating for for years, I want to explain them to you.
N.J. moves to strip SeaQuest aquarium’s permits after animal abuse allegations
Brianna Kudisch, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- A controversial Middlesex County aquarium is a step closer to shutting down. The state Department of Environmental Protection sent a letter to SeaQuest Woodbridge on Jan. 31 notifying the aquarium it has started to revoke its permits. The move comes two years after state officials placed the facility on probation after years of animal abuse allegations.
Trump’s executive orders for schools cited in Bernards Township
- Jacob Perry, NJ Hills
- With President Donald Trump signing a number of executive orders relating to school policies, the Board of Education was asked at its meeting on Monday night, Feb. 10, how it intends to comply.
Sweeney, Gottheimer take aim at those taking aim at New Jersey
P.C. Robinson, NJ Hills
- Democratic U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5, and former state Senate President Steve Sweeney, D-Gloucester, in a Monday, Feb. 10 town hall had strong words to those double crossing New Jersey residents.
Antoine ‘Tony’ Hajjar, Engineer for New Brunswick’s Planning, Zoning Boards, Dies at 56
Chuck O’Donnell, TAPinto New Brunswick
- Antoine “Tony” Hajjar, who brought a watchful eye and an encyclopedic knowledge of municipal building codes to his role as engineer for the city’s Planning and Zoning boards, has died.
West Essex Regional goes into lockdown after false report
NJ Hills
- The police department responded to a false report of violence at West Essex Regional School Tuesday, Feb. 4, prompting a temporary lockdown of the school.
Madison arts center scrambling to reschedule events after director resigns
Kevin Coughlin, Morristown Green
- The show must go on. But which show is the question for the Madison Community Arts Center, which is scrambling to regroup after its director quit on Monday. “We’re in a transitional period. I’m trying to do the best I can with what events are staying or going,” said Caroline Romanelli, promoted by the Borough of Madison to full-time director of arts and events in the wake of John Pietrowski’s resignation.
Who’s winning the AI battle in NJ, ChatGPT or DeepSeek?
Jeff Deminski, NJ1015
- Who would have thought we’d go from cola wars all the way to artificial intelligence wars in one lifetime? Yet, here we are. Love it or hate it (call me a Luddite, I hate it for how it’s being used to pass off work as one’s own), artificial intelligence, or AI, is here to stay.
ICE arrests Mexican national in Newark convicted of sex crimes against a minor
Matt Rooney, Save Jersey
- Hey Ras Baraka: are you going to defend Jorge Luis Sanchez-Luna, too? This week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of Sanchez-Luna, a 45-year-old Mexican national who also happens to be a registered sex offender.
Perth Amboy celebrates its first-ever tattoo parlor
Jen Ursillo, NJ1015
- The City of Perth Amboy has reached a milestone, announcing the opening of its first-ever tattoo shop in the city. BV INKS, located at 365 Convery Blvd, in the Shop Rite Plaza had a grand opening celebration with the community on Friday, Feb. 8 to mark the occasion.
32BJ reaches Babco settlement over union disputes in Hoboken & Jersey City
John Heinis, Hudson County View
- 32BJ SEIU has reached a settlement with cleaning contractor Babco Services after a National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Region 22 complaint last month alleged union busting tactics at their Hoboken and Jersey City locations.
Op-Ed: A call to action against the corruption tax in Jersey City
Hudson County View
- In an editorial, Jersey City Ward E Councilman James Solomon, a candidate for mayor, explains why local corruption “is a financial burden on every taxpayer.”
Op-Ed: The final Murphy budget will remain true to ‘guiding principle’
Elizabeth Maher Muoio, NJ Spotlight
- It is hard to believe that Gov. Phil Murphy is now in his eighth and final year in office. The past seven years have not been easy, and together as a state we have faced some unprecedented challenges. But through it all, the governor’s goal has been unwavering — maintain a fiscally responsible budget and invest in making New Jersey a great place to live, work and raise a family. That mission will continue with the drafting of the governor’s final proposed budget.
Democrats, Republicans, Independents Crowd into NJ Governor Race
Rick Mellerup, The Sand Paper
- The race to replace Phil Murphy as governor of New Jersey is on, and what a race it could be. According to Ballotpedia there are currently six Democrat candidates and a whopping 10 on the Republican side. A Green Party candidate and two independents have also filed to run.
NJ needs a new energy plan. Our current plan isn’t sustainable | Opinion
Audrey Lane
- The start of a new year offers the opportunity to evaluate our work and reassess priorities for the coming year. One of our top priorities at the Garden State Initiative over the past five years has been the analysis of New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan and the support of a reliable, affordable and sustainable energy portfolio. This year I urge our elected officials to commit to New Jersey’s energy future and deliver a new plan that fits these three criteria.
Meet the brothers who are mayors of neighboring N.J. communities
Bill Duhart, For NJ.com
- John Giovannitti said he and his brother not only “talk the talk, they walk the walk.”
Murphy celebrates “a full week of declining numbers” then says “status quo of lockdown will remain until new cases and fatalities decrease.” So, which of Murphy’s statements is accurate? He said 2 opposite things in a single paragraph of speaking.
He;s “vacationing” at his villa in Italy, while Covid surges and the state is paralyzed by “remote work”…………translation: NO WORK
That is what happens in practicality when they are “suspending their disbelief” (HR Clinton) in real numbers and going on predictive models to make decisions. And then after doing that, they vote with “feelings.”
lmao imagine supporting lockdowns after the largest mass death event in american history and calling that a feeling driven conclusion? maga chuds never fail to disappoint
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Murphy doesn’t want to be the president, he wants to be a state trooper.
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lETS NOT FORGET that during the pandemic Donald Trump sent the MERCY, a fully equipped, COVID prepared Hospital ship to save lives of victims and healthcare workers . But Murphy in his wisdom would rather send Patients back to nursing homes that were ill-equipped to treat these patients so they could die , rather than utilize a life-saving gift and be like NY governor Cuomo, another anti-Trump
tool.
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Gun owners don’t have to talk about guns because they know that they have to come out and vote to protect their constitutional right to bear arms. The Supreme court decision has affirmed that right and somehow our “leaders” haven’t learned how to read.
NJ is one of the most corrupt and racist places to live. There’s “0” accountability for the criminal acts, corruption, and unfair treatment of the people of this state. It starts with our governor who cares less for truth and honesty. Continue to ruin the lives of the citizens of this state.
How about those unintended consequences.
New Jersey mandating that all cars being sold by 2035 be electric is telling us what we can or cannot buy with our own money. There will always be gasoline powered vehicles because of the power produced by internal combustion compared to the power produced by batteries; which is to say the more power the bigger the battery to the point of rediculousness. My thought is that if the state wants fewer gas powered vehicles on the road it should create a mass transit electric powered system that would emphasize convenience for commuters and everyday shoppers. Of course that would mean vehicles weighing tons more because of the size of batteries and that creates a whole other question of where to dispose of them (also for elelectric car batteries), since they are composed of highly toxic materials that can’t be burnt or buried. These are unintended consequences no- one is willing to grapple with until its too late. I think by 2035 th he electric car fantasy will go the same way the offshore wind farm has gone.
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The military serving in the Middle East represents every state in the Union. Those are our sons and daughters, Moms and Dads and yet we are very little to protect them, or REALLY retaliate when they’re attacked. Governor Murphy is the Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, and past chair of the National Governors Association and yet you never hear him mention about any requests either organization makes to Biden to be more aggressive about protecting our kids in harms way. It’s as though it doesn’t seem to matter to them. No wonder we look so weak to the rest of the world.
Teaneck property taxes pays for the school budget. Teaneck High School students walk out. Is a Hamas military shuffle march property tax bill included?
I’m a conservative and I do believe life begins at conception but the problem is that each mother is responsible for that life and it is in the realm of her mental and physical health that she will either bring it to term or abort it. This should not be a political decision and should not be be dictated by thousand of strangers. The Supreme Court turned it over to the states but it still remains personal for the mother and her family.
I don’t think it should be an “agenda item” for any political party. A state medical society may want to impose a time frame within which an abortion can occur but even that may be subject to the mother’s doctor’s discretion.
I say just quit discussing it and leave it up to the mother a father.
Voting should be based on understanding what’s actually happening and knowing who would make life safer and more livable. The only way to do that is to get both sides of the information remembering there are always two sides to a story. Mainstream media in my area includes the Star Ledger and the Easton Express. If you look at the bylines of the opinions you will find writers from the Washington Post and Bloomberg, both notoriously on the left. Even the political cartoons are a dead giveaway. CNN and CNBC are also left leaning. So what are the options for getting opinions and news from the right? Fortunately cable news has Fox, which is near center, and Newsmax, and NewsNation which are full right. Watching these even just occasionally will show a much broader picture and give the reader more information with which to make an informed voting decision. And remember you DONT have to vote party if you feel there’s a wiser choice.
The governor signed off on having Narcan available in all schools grades 9 through 12. But what about the idea
of having Narcan available in ALL SCHOOLS in New Jersey?
How’s his for an idea? Uncover the identities of the un-elected advisors to Pres. Biden, and publish their names. That way there is actually someone to blame when we lose valuable lives from unanswered attacks by terrorist organizations. We know Biden isn’t making these decisions on his own. My guess is that these advisors will quit the team rather than take the heat for poor decisions, revealing a big weakness in this administration. It might lead to improvements to the decision-making process.
Note to Concealed Carry permit holders: make sure you subscribe to one of the insurance companies that specialize in CCP, ie: US LAW SHIELD. If you ever have to fire your weapon , that has to be the first phone call you make. The second is 911, the third is your family. With so many new permit holders there will probably be an increase in discharges until word gets out that it’s actually unsafe for criminals to be in New Jersey and crime will take a nosedive.
Now unless you have a conviction in your background you can get that CCP and really defend yourself and your family. And more women are applying which is great for family defense. The stats that record gun violence will have to be re-organized into guns used for crime and guns used to prevent crime. A lot of get-always here because sometimes just brandishing a firearm is enough to stop a crime. But it should be reported anyway..
The liability limits for taxi cabs are extreme starting July 1. It was a plan in place through the insurance banking committee and it was abruptly changed with an amendment. The guys are barely making a living today and you’ve increased their insurance. What’s fair is fair and this is not it was an incremental increase, which was fair, and was removed by the governor please refer back to the original plan
Iowa gets it right. What better school security is there than trained, armed teachers with concealed carry permits. You wonder what parents and local government officials when they oppose this idea. Apparently they would rather wait for some demented individual, either a student or maybe an ex student pulls out a handgun of his backpack , or a long gun out of a duffel and starts firing do they can call it in and wait for help to show up. This move would save many lives and I would heartily endorse this idea nationwide. Of course I’m just an average gun owner who believes that our kids are our most valuable asset and need real protection.
The problem with the Line is that there is no vetting process. Whoever pays the most and/or is specifically unqualified and therefore relegated to the status of puppet is who the county bosses support and threaten the committee members to support. My opponent said on-air that he will do whatever they tell him. What kind of leadership is that. I have 8-10 organizations endorsing me to his zero. I have served many statewide for almost 4 years while he has never helped anyone but himself. No-brainer who is qualified, and they know it. That’s why they are getting nasty and vile while I continue to take the high road.
With the mainstream media touting the current president and suddenly discovers he’s been lying to us all about how supportive he is of Israel when it is reported he is receiving BIG donations from Soros and Rockefellers , both proven anti-American donors, to become pro Palestinian and Pro Hamas and Anti Israel by holding up ammunition shipments to Israel. And solidly answering the question of why he never goes directly against Iran. Is the MSM party to this also. How can the general public now know who and what to trust. They warn us how terrible a trump administration will be as if they have totally forgotten how good we had it under Trump. All I can say is put on your big boy pants and tell us how it really is.
Studies show that recreational cannabis is responsible a 10% increase in motor vehicle accident deaths. These studies show that cannabis impairs driving ability and driving while high is common among regular users. Since cannabis is still an illegal drug, insurance companies are within their rights to deny coverage in for an accident ruled a DUI due to cannabis. However a state that approved its recreational use should be held accountable for any and all the consequences of that DUI. States are more interested in the money they make but they should accept the responsibility for having approved the use of recreational cannabis.
Could you please fix your “bay blood spots “ typo. It sounds like a horror movie. Although “baby blood spots” isn’t much better. Maybe there’s a clearer and less distressing turn of phrase for all of our sensitive readers, lol. Please and thank you.
Reclassifying marihuana from CI to any other category will involve Pharmacy because by law only a Pharmacist with a DEA license can purchase or sell any drug with a CII to CV
Classification. (CI is exempt because it’s heroine or any other drug with no medical purpose). This is a National problem because it is all under the DEA. And since marihuana is a hallucinogen among other things it requires control. The whole weed issue has put the cart before the horse and really requires reining in to have it conform
to the legal requirements. (Sorry Mr. Weedman). And recreational use will get the biggest hit because it will require a prescription
for medicinal use, but that cuts out the recreational aspect. Maybe in the future Pharmacists may be able to prescribe it but not yet. And how many physicians and Nurse Practitioners will want to be involved in the weed industry, I wonder? Lots of questions and few answers so far.
Changing the regulations to allow Optometrists to perform surgery is foolhardy and dangerous. Their training is doing vision tests and prescribing the correct glasses to improve vision. Only an MD in ophthalmology should be the one to do eye surgery.
That’s like asking the fellow filling your gas tank to fix a ball joint suspension.
This is not the answer to a shortage of ophthalmologists
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Stop complaining about taxes ,our schools , our crime, ,after all folks we keep voting in the same Democrat party politicians each time .
For instance who would think that every Democrat who represents us in congress would vote for men playing in woman sports ,but they did , ask yourself are you the kind of a person who would kill ( sorry to use that word kill but hard not to since the law is that is a human being and if the mother is murdered it’s a double homicide ) a baby up to the moment of birth sorry to tell you that is the law in New Jersey.
So stop complaining your part of the problem.
NOTE TO SENIORS
I was 85 when I got my Carry permit. If you want to protect yourself and your family you are never too old to carry. As log as you can pass the test at the range, which is pretty simple, and you have a handgun you can handle (which is why I purchased a Walther CCP M2 PLUS which is easy to rack) and you have no police record or mental health problems, you can qualify. Of course you need to get a Federal weapons ID card, if you don’t already have one. We are targets because we are older and look easy. Well surprise , surprise. The more folks that are carrying the less crime because the bad guys wont know if you are armed and might not try something. By the way
it doesn’t matter- male or female!!
Great article, thanks for keeping us informed!
Assemblyman Schaer’s Bill to define antisemitism for New Jersey residents and to be able to react to it is great. But what about our kids going off to college, especially the Jewish kids. They should have a means to know what schools have active anti-Jewish protests, and/or pro-Palestinian demonstration allowed on and off campus. They should be able to feel safe wherever they go, and not have their studies interrupted by what I consider this unlawful activity. Are there websites with this kind of information posted?
Concerns about Jan 6 violence
The simple solution to allay the concerns of the Jan.6 violence happening again is to make sure the election is run in an honest and above board manner, which must include voter I.D. via a totally transparent system. Otherwise I’m betting all bets are off.
(The state’s voting system is secure, according to NJ Spotlight.)
This was without doubt one of the most farcical articles perhaps ever written. To give you an idea just how corrupt and lawless the voting system is, in 2021 Governor Murphy deviously ousted the Bergen County Superintendent of Elections with over 30+ years of experience (coerced and strongarmed into early retirement) in order to then deliberately and deviously insert Loretta Weinberg’s Chief of Staff who, had absolutely NO previous election experience whatsoever.
This was all masterfully formulated and then executed just several weeks prior to the Gubernatorial primary. But of course there was nothing nefarious regarding such an abrupt change.
Although Bergen County is not the largest County in New Jersey it is however home to the most registered voters of which the vast majority are also Democrats.
Keep in mind The Superintendent of Elections Office is also in charge of voter “registrations” – polls books, voting machines and of course – investigating any and all reports of voter fraud.
Murphy’s intentions had been to leave the position vacant until “after” the Gubernatorial Election in November but the media exposed his chicanery and he was forced to fill and announce his personal “appointment” immediately and how all of this came to light.
The former Superintendent of Elections was also a Republican and certainly would’ve never voluntarily retired “prematurely” but just prior to a major election. Her integrity was legendary throughout the entire County.
But of course there was nothing to Murphy’s sudden lead change “in the middle of the night” in Bergen County after the polls had already closed.
Murphy was and still remains loathed and despised by all because of his despotic actions and stance on the Covid lockdowns. He knew there was no other way he could ever beat Ciattarelli and never did. But certainly not legally nor ever legitimately. But keep believing “the voting system in NJ” is actually secure.
Once Trump pardons the Jan 6 participants they should immediately begin Class Action suit against Nancy Pelosi who was instrumental in conducting a huge Political Kangaroo Court unfairly sending hundreds of of participants to jail. They should seek 200 million dollars for redress as well as compensation for Ashley Babbit’s shooting for being unarmed and unthreatening and totally not deserving of a death sentence. And it should cover the medical needs of those jailed who were denied adequate medical care. This was a total abuse of politely power and a Class Action suit is needed to clear the air.
The selling off the wall piecemeal by Biden’s administration was not addressed, but it has to be looked at as a huge black eye for Biden. To counter this it seems prudent to advise those companies that bought in to the “Great American Fraud” that returning their purchase is a most patriotic act, even if there is a monetary reward of maybe 25 cents on the dollar, as well as not being seen to be in collusion with the deep state.in this fraudulent act. Remembering that American taxpayers already paid millions for the wall and would very much appreciate getting it back to increase Homeland Security, which was its purpose in the first place.
I have relatives that live in Texas, they have to live in fear?
I don’t think so.I don’t hear any Democrats having any spine to challenge Biden.Who did he let skate? If they were so innocent he wouldn’t have to pardon them would he
Bravo to New Secretary of Homeland Security Norm for deputizing the national guard to give them the power to arrest illegals attempting to enter our country illegally. That same idea might work in sanctuary states by deputization of police to be able to bypass governors another elected officials, such as mayors and city and county commissioners. Deputization is a weapon not often used but in this instance it would work to accomplish the mission of Homeland Security.
On another note the overt anger shown towards Kash Patel by the Democratic senators is telling. His confirmation will mean the entire mission of the Democratic Party will be deep sixed by the cleansing of the FBI’s weaponization. It means our country will be back to Constitutional Republic. Of course if the mainstream media media wants its audience back it might want to go along with Constitutionality also.
as the upcoming audit of the Department of Education approaches it would wise to consider the amount of money going into education is not producing the results one would hope for. US is on the bottom of the list for the number of our kids falling below in their education levels. I think the states would beach be more efficient in that area as the parents receive the power to demand what the kids are taught and have the ability to vote on who serves as Principal, and can fire teachers that are judged ineffective, as the rule of tenure is eliminated as proposed by the President. If the Department of Education is too large and too frivolous with OUR money is should be gone, and I”m sure Mrs. McMahon would sure of that, after the DOGE audit.