The Christie Watch

Anger Is Building in New Jersey Over Christie’s Planned Pension Fund Cuts

Anger Is Building in New Jersey Over Christie’s Planned Pension Fund Cuts Anger Is Building in New Jersey Over Christie’s Planned Pension Fund Cuts

It’s a scandal bigger than Bridgegate.

Jun 4, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

$1 Billion Port Authority Heist Could Be the Final Nail in Christie’s Political Coffin

$1 Billion Port Authority Heist Could Be the Final Nail in Christie’s Political Coffin $1 Billion Port Authority Heist Could Be the Final Nail in Christie’s Political Coffin

Two top Christie aides were subpoenaed in an ongoing investigation into the Port Authority slush fund.

Jun 2, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Will Jeb Bush Follow in His Brother’s Footsteps on Foreign Policy?

Will Jeb Bush Follow in His Brother’s Footsteps on Foreign Policy? Will Jeb Bush Follow in His Brother’s Footsteps on Foreign Policy?

Jeb may try to reinvent himself, but he’s got lots of neoconservative connections.

May 30, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Chris Christie Preaches a Foreign Policy of American Exceptionalism

Chris Christie Preaches a Foreign Policy of American Exceptionalism Chris Christie Preaches a Foreign Policy of American Exceptionalism

Not quite a neoconservative, Christie is still sounding a lot like, well, Hillary Clinton when it comes to world affairs.

May 29, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

The Left Ought to Worry About Hillary Clinton, Hawk and Militarist, in 2016

The Left Ought to Worry About Hillary Clinton, Hawk and Militarist, in 2016 The Left Ought to Worry About Hillary Clinton, Hawk and Militarist, in 2016

As secretary of state, Clinton accomplished little, but usually came down on the side of using force.

May 27, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Did Chris Christie Just Sabotage His Chances for 2016?

Did Chris Christie Just Sabotage His Chances for 2016? Did Chris Christie Just Sabotage His Chances for 2016?

The Newark Star-Ledger says Christie’s attack on pensions is the final nail in his coffin. (We’ll see.)

May 22, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

As the Tea Party Loses, Big Business Wins

As the Tea Party Loses, Big Business Wins As the Tea Party Loses, Big Business Wins

And the Democrats’ chances in 2014 shrink further.

May 21, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Can the GOP Win Hispanic Voters in 2016?

Can the GOP Win Hispanic Voters in 2016? Can the GOP Win Hispanic Voters in 2016?

Susana Martinez vs. Julian Castro for vice president? Maybe.

May 19, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Inquiry Into Bridgegate Provides Clues That Christie Knew About the Lane Closures

Inquiry Into Bridgegate Provides Clues That Christie Knew About the Lane Closures Inquiry Into Bridgegate Provides Clues That Christie Knew About the Lane Closures

Christie’s former top political aide and the governor’s spokesman dispute each other’s recollections.

May 16, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Ras Baraka’s Victory in Newark Could Revitalize New Jersey Progressives

Ras Baraka’s Victory in Newark Could Revitalize New Jersey Progressives Ras Baraka’s Victory in Newark Could Revitalize New Jersey Progressives

Christie, Booker and Democratic party bosses, along with the charter school movement, suffer a huge defeat.

May 14, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

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