The Christie Watch

Despite Scandals, Christie Gets Good Press in Iowa

Despite Scandals, Christie Gets Good Press in Iowa Despite Scandals, Christie Gets Good Press in Iowa

The New Jersey governor is crossing his fingers and hoping that scandals at home don’t blow up in his face.

Jul 21, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Do ‘Reform Conservatives’ Have Any Foreign Policy Ideas?

Do ‘Reform Conservatives’ Have Any Foreign Policy Ideas? Do ‘Reform Conservatives’ Have Any Foreign Policy Ideas?

So far, the answer is no, they don’t. Except their fallback position, the old neocon catechism.

Jul 18, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

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Who’s Behind ‘Reform Conservatism’? Who’s Behind ‘Reform Conservatism’?

The backers of the reformicons are mostly Wall Street and hedge fund types, naturally.

Jul 17, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Is ‘Reform Conservatism’ Anything New? Or Just More of W.’s ‘Compassionate Conservatism’?

Is ‘Reform Conservatism’ Anything New? Or Just More of W.’s ‘Compassionate Conservatism’? Is ‘Reform Conservatism’ Anything New? Or Just More of W.’s ‘Compassionate Conservatism’?

Part I of a three-part series by Christie Watch on the reformicons, the debate to reinvent the GOP, and who's behind them.

Jul 16, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Christie Accelerates 2016 Travels, GOP Fundraising

Christie Accelerates 2016 Travels, GOP Fundraising Christie Accelerates 2016 Travels, GOP Fundraising

He’s trying to put Bridgegate behind him.

Jul 14, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

The Hillary Clinton Juggernaut Courts Wall Street and Neocons

The Hillary Clinton Juggernaut Courts Wall Street and Neocons The Hillary Clinton Juggernaut Courts Wall Street and Neocons

Progressives face unpalatable choices in 2016.

Jul 9, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Christie’s Gun Control Veto Sparks Anger in NJ, but May Not Win Over the Tea Party

Christie’s Gun Control Veto Sparks Anger in NJ, but May Not Win Over the Tea Party Christie’s Gun Control Veto Sparks Anger in NJ, but May Not Win Over the Tea Party

Don’'t expect the Democrats to pick up the issue, however, in red states where Senate candidates are already on shaky ground.

Jul 7, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

The Saga of Christie, Samson and the American Dream Megamall: Part II

The Saga of Christie, Samson and the American Dream Megamall: Part II The Saga of Christie, Samson and the American Dream Megamall: Part II

How the boys from New Jersey are trying to pay for it all—at taxpayer expense.

Jul 2, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

The Saga of Christie, Samson and the American Dream Megamall: Part I

The Saga of Christie, Samson and the American Dream Megamall: Part I The Saga of Christie, Samson and the American Dream Megamall: Part I

Yet another multibillion-dollar conflict-of-interest tangle involving the New Jersey governor and the former chairman of the Port Authority.

Jul 1, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Will the Tea Party Actually Ditch the GOP?

Will the Tea Party Actually Ditch the GOP? Will the Tea Party Actually Ditch the GOP?

Let’s hope so.

Jun 26, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

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