SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION EDITION: PART THREE
Winners |
Losers |
Steve RothmanThe Bergen County Congressman plays a key role in Frank Lautenberg's campaign, and Barack Obama secures the Democratic presidential nomination. |
George NorcrossThe South Jersey Democratic leader was unable to transfer his power to a statewide primary victory. |
Jerramiah HealyThe Mayor of Jersey City/Hudson County Democratic Chairman delivers a massive plurality for Frank Lautenberg, and his three Freeholder candidates win. |
George GilmoreThe Ocean County GOP Chairman backed Jack Kelly for Congress, and his countywide incumbents failed to break 55%. |
Joe CryanThe Democratic State Chairman worked hard to ensure a Lautenberg victory. |
Steve AdubatoThe North Ward political leader didn't have much juice. |
Tom WilsonThe Republican State Chairman picked a horse in the U.S. Senate primary -- Dick Zimmer -- and won. |
MIDDLESEX COUNTY DEMOCRATIC SENATORSThe endorsements of Bob Smith, Barbara Buono and Joe Vitale didn't help Rob Andrews break into Middlesex. |
BOB MENENDEZThe junior Senator from New Jersey helped secure his spot as the next DSCC Chairman by helping Frank Lautenberg win a landslide primary victory. |
Sandra CunninghamTalk about no juice! For Rob Andrews, Anthony Chiappone's endorsement meant more than hers. |
Frank PalloneThe Democratic Congressman was one of Frank Lautenberg's attack dogs against Rob Andrews, and he spent money in his own district to turn out voters. |
Her daughter won just 20% in the GOP congressional primary. |
Bill LaytonThe Burlington County GOP Chairman scores a huge victory for his candidate for Congress, Chris Myers, and his county candidates. |
Steve LoneganHis endorsement of Joe Pennacchio for Senate probably helped, but now he's lost the Ron Paul wing of the NJ GOP. |
Phil ThigpenUnder enormous pressure, the Essex County Democratic Chairman held on. |
John SetteThe Morris County GOP Chairman couldn't turn out huge numbers of Republican primary voters in Joe Pennacchio's home county. |
Rick DiMichelleThe Camden County GOP Chairman backs Dick Zimmer for Senate and Chris Myers for Congress. |
Bob TorricelliFrank Lautenberg won, big. |
JOE SPICUZZOThe Middlesex County Democratic Chairman/Sheriff sticks with Frank Lautenberg and delivers. |
Paul SarloThe Bergen County State Senator, Joe Ferriero's Ambassador to Rob Andrews' campaign, couldn't even deliver Wood-Ridge, where he is Mayor. |
Contributors
Wally Edge
The GOP seems to be gearing up for a real Senate confirmation hearing if Governor Jon Corzine reappoints Barry Albin to the New Jersey Supreme ... >
Bob Torricelli
It's hard to not be concerned these days. We've all witnessed frustration with our institutions before but I never remember anything of this ... >
Michael Patrick Carroll
Instead of borrowing trillions to waste on make-work governmental projects, stimulate the economy with tax cuts. >
Debbie Holtz
Score one for the Governor’s public relations team. For the last few weeks, they have been working overtime to fuel speculation Corzine was being ... >
Dr. Joseph Marbach
I am pleased to report the results from the first national poll conducted by Environmental Studies Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at ... >
Rob Tornoe
Joey Novick
Hard to believe we have arrived at the last year of the first decade of the 21st century. Boy, seems like it was just yesterday that Bush was handed ... >
Juan Melli
It's actually come to this: A panel convened by the legislature of the State of New Jersey has concluded that discrimination is not good. Maybe ... >
Carla Katz
As it tends to, history seems to be repeating itself as 240 laid-off workers at Republic Windows and Doors in Chicago revive a decades old tactic -- ... >
Patricia Quattrocchi
Many columnists write a "year in review" or a "predictions" piece for the New Year, however I decided to refrain from going down ... >
Murray Sabrin
Five Democrat governors including New Jersey’s Jon Corzine and New York’s David Paterson have called upon the incoming Obama administration to ... >
Hot Topics
| Politicker INTERACTIVE | |
 |
Lawmaker Profile Follow the funding of your representatives |
 |
270 to Win See how Obama got to the magic number |
Most Active Stories
- Healy and Stack and the late Glenn Cunningham
- Kyrillos: 'We need a leader like Chris Christie'
- Lonegan camp says they qualify for matching funds
- Reilly joins Codey staff
- Merkt fights perceived Christie canonization in Passaic County
- Holt decides to run for assembly instead of state senate
- U.S. Rep. Adler assumes seat on financial services committee
- Christie will run for Governor
- Manzo to unveil slate next week
- Rule him out of District 36 Assembly run, says Scarpelli
- Correction: Weiner departure was not his own idea
- Torricelli on COAH
- Two N.J. super delegates go to Obama; Norcross backs Obama; key Clinton supporters endorse Obama
- At energy policy meeting, Rose fights with cabinet and walks away
- Sixteen Democrats are on Norcross' short list for Andrews House seat
- Roughneen in court today on signature challenge
- Jackson will be Corzine's new Chief of Staff
- Obama bundler says he lost $25 billion of N.J. pension funds
- Weinberg loses life savings in Madoff Ponzi scheme
- New Jersey's Most Powerful Law Firms
Recent Posts From Inside Edge
Quote of the Day
"Suppose you get stuck with a stiff? You want to pay him more money?" -- Morristown Mayor Donald Cresitello, on legislating a pay raise for his successor.
Recent Press Releases
In the News
Read the expanded Wake Up Call, our summary of today’s news media coverage.
Today’s Must Reads:
Yudin may be waffling on word to GOP boss ― CHARLES STILE
The City Boss Becomes the Country Boss ― DICK BENFIELD...MUST READ
Ferriero's support a curse for Kasparian? ― CHARLES STILE...MUST READ
Trenton must stop thinking outside box― DOUG FORRESTER
Three's a crowd, but one man isn't a party― ALFRED DOBLIN
Newspaper Shuns Web, and Thrives― DAN JACOBSON
Murder charge for Prisco― ANGELO PRISCO
Healy: Have yourself a merry little Christmas with my CD― JERSEY JOURNAL
Time for BCDO to clean up its act ― CHARLES STILE
Madoff investors will have trouble getting money back― FRANK LAUTENBERG
Syndicate
Loretta Weinberg
She definitely deserves to be on the LOSER list this week. She got her butt kicked all over Bergen!
John Sette and Dan Galic
screwed the pooch for Jersey Joe. Their volunteer organization was a shambles. Not to mention Chris Porden who was splitting time between two drives.
Healy w/ Barack from the start.
Please don't forget to mention that Healy was a very early and prominent supporter of Barack Obama's campaign.
no matter how many times you write it
it still isn't true. Lonegan did not endorse Pennacchio.
Despite your hope to try and bring down Lonegan, you know he is still the best chance for Republicans next year. If he runs - despite your attempts to try and fracture his support - he will get the support of those who supported Sabrin because Lonegan is the strongest advocate for smaller government, lower taxes, and greater individual liberty, and he has the track record to back up his statements.
Keep trying to make a mountain out of an anthill .... but it just ain't so.
Wally
Missed the two big ones. Biggest loser Rob Andrews "Now having been defeated state-wide and having been crushed state-wide" Rob Andrews political future is jeopardy" and the big winner Frank Lautenberg "At 84 he proved to be just as vigerous as ever"