Appearing on MSNBC to react to President Barack Obama speech defending the National Security Agency but laying out some reforms to its bulk data collection practices, Rep. Rush Holt (D-nj) said he was “disappointed” in the circumspect reforms the president recommended. He agreed with Sen. Rand Paul (R-ky) who insisted that the Nsa’s programs represent a violation of the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution.
- 1/17/2014
- by Noah Rothman
- Mediaite - TV
Trenton, N.J. -- Newark Mayor Cory Booker, who's been the beneficiary of some big Hollywood donors, on Tuesday won the Democratic primary in a special U.S. Senate election. Booker defeated three experienced politicians -- U.S. Reps. Rush Holt and Frank Pallone, who had the support of Lautenberg's family, and state Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver -- in a primary that may have been more competitive had the field been less crowded. The race was a major draw for them partly because of New Jersey's history of electing only Democrats to the Senate over the past 40 years. Photos: Actors Who've Played Politicians
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- 8/14/2013
- by The Associated Press
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A Republican lawmaker who once suggested that Snooki needed "anger counseling" is considering a bid for New Jersey's open U.S. Senate seat.
PolitickerNJ.com reported Wednesday that state Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick (R-Westfield) has been contacting Republican leaders in the state to say that he is seriously considering entering the August primary to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D) on Monday. Gov. Chris Christie (R) on Tuesday announced that Lautenberg's seat would be filled in an Oct. 16 special election, with party nominees picked in an Aug. 13 primary. Candidates have until Monday afternoon to enter the primary.
Bramnick could not be reached for immediate comment by The Huffington Post, but he told the Star-Ledger Wednesday that he has not made a final decision.
Bramnick is one of several Republicans considering a Senate bid, along with Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, state Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean Jr.
PolitickerNJ.com reported Wednesday that state Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick (R-Westfield) has been contacting Republican leaders in the state to say that he is seriously considering entering the August primary to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D) on Monday. Gov. Chris Christie (R) on Tuesday announced that Lautenberg's seat would be filled in an Oct. 16 special election, with party nominees picked in an Aug. 13 primary. Candidates have until Monday afternoon to enter the primary.
Bramnick could not be reached for immediate comment by The Huffington Post, but he told the Star-Ledger Wednesday that he has not made a final decision.
Bramnick is one of several Republicans considering a Senate bid, along with Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, state Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean Jr.
- 6/5/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
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