Republican Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey has picked up a handful of Democratic mayors to support his bid for re-election. Now it’s his foe’s turn to woo a mayor from across the aisle. Nick Poliseno, the Republican mayor of...
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HRH Prince Harry, left, with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie visit areas affected by Superstorm Sandy on the fifth day of his visit to the United States on May 14, 2013 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey.
Christie’s Opponent Buono Endorsed by Republican Mayor
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Chris Christie on Capitol Hill.
Christie Forgoes Public Funding After Raising $2.13 Million
This time, it’s Chris Christie’s turn to be the richest guy in the room. New Jersey’s Republican governor, who ran Jon Corzine out of Trenton in 2009 despite being outspent more than two-to-one, has opted to skip the state’s public...
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President Barack Obama is greeted by Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley as he arrives to speak at a campaign event at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on June 12, 2012, in Baltimore.
O’Malley Tries to Contain Damage from a Two-Letter Word
Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley spent the day trying to undo any damage caused by his utterance of one two-letter word the day before: “No.” “It wasn’t the first time, it won’t be the last time, that people have thrown a...
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President Barack Obama speaks with Gov. Charlie Crist of Florida on Casino Beach in Pensacola, Fl. in this June 15, 2010 file photo.
Former GOP Governor in Florida Slated For Democratic Convention
Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist, who was elected as a Republican before dropping his party affiliation in 2010, has received a speaking role at the Democratic National Convention, a party official said. Crist, a St. Petersburg lawyer who lost his...
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Gov. Jerry Brown responds to a questions about the plan to build a giant twin tunnel system to move water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta to farmland and cities, with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, right, in Sacramento, Calif., on July 25, 2012.
Jerry Brown Wants to `Get S— Done’
Jerry Brown was California’s youngest governor when he was first elected in the 1970s. Now back in the statehouse at age 74, he’s California’s oldest. Apparently he isn’t afraid to admit that, at his age, he can’t dilly-dally around anymore....
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Alex Gonzalez #11 of the Milwaukee Brewers gets congratulated by his teammates Mat Gamel #24, Corey Hart #1 and Aramis Ramirez #16 after hitting a three-run homer in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs on April 10, 2012.
Baseball Union Goes to Bat Against Wisconsin Governor
Opponents of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s successful effort to end collective bargaining rights for public employees have some new allies: The union representing Ryan Braun, Francisco Rodriguez, Richie Weeks and the rest of the Milwaukee Brewers. Speaking at a National Press Club luncheon...
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