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Chris Christie's Approvals Down, But Still High [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:39:19 +0000

There's a slight erosion of Governor Chris Christie's post-Sandy job ratings, but his re-election prospects remain strong.

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Tax Loopholes Are Costing New Jerseyans [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:48:32 +0000

Corporate tax loop holes and off-shore bank havens are costing average New Jerseyans and small businesses thousands each year, according to a report from the New Jersey Public Interest Research Group.

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Bob Menendez Bounces Back In New Poll

Kevin McArdle — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:00:25 +0000

It appears stories about U.S. Senator Bob Menendez being involved with underage prostitutes in the Dominican Republic have been sufficiently debunked, but news reports about him possibly improperly helping a big-time donor friend are hurting his poll numbers.

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Menendez Prostitution Allegations False, Lawyer Says

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:30:47 +0000

A Dominican woman who once said in a video that she had sex with a New Jersey senator for money is now acknowledging that the allegation was false, according to a sworn statement released by a lawyer enmeshed in the scandal.

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More Bad News For Senator Bob Menendez [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:42:59 +0000

There are allegations that U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez may have used his political power and influence in exchange for free private jet flights from a campaign donor. The controversy is taking its toll as a new poll out today shows the Senator's approval ratings in a virtual free-fall.

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Poll Shows Menendez Support Unfazed By Negative Reports [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:20:52 +0000

A new poll shows Jersey Senator Bob Menendez remains unaffected by a scandal involving one of his biggest supporters.

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Bob Menendez Calls Prostitution Allegations "Smears" [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:01:41 +0000

Sen. Robert Menendez said Monday that allegations that he engaged with prostitutes in the Dominican Republic are false "smears." He said he has done nothing wrong and that allegations otherwise are "totally unsubstantiated."

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NJ Senator Wants More Money For Cleanup [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:49:56 +0000

Jersey U.S. Senator Bob Menendez is pressing fellow federal lawmakers for Superstorm Sandy relief money for Jersey.

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New Jersey U.S. Senator Bob Menendez Easily Wins Re-Election [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:48:02 +0000

As expected, incumbent New Jersey U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has easily defeated his republican challenger Joe Kyrillos.

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Time Running Out For NJ's GOP Candidate For US Senate [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:34:12 +0000

Timing is running out for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Joe Kyrillos as he tries to close incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Menendez's double-digit leads in the polls.

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Obama, Menendez Still Lead in NJ: Poll [VIDEO]

Dino Flammia — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:50:20 +0000

With three weeks to go until Election Day, a Quinnipiac University poll released today showed an eight-point lead for President Barack Obama over Republican challenger Mitt Romney among likely New Jersey voters.

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NJ U.S. Senate Candidates Argue Throughout Their Debate [VIDEO/POLL]

David Matthau — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:56:57 +0000

Just moments after Townsquare Media's New Jersey U.S. Senate debate began last night, incumbent Senator Bob Menendez and his challenger, State Senator Joe Kyrillos began bickering.

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FDU Poll: Menendez Has Commanding Lead In Senate Race [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:09:35 +0000

Nationwide, there are an unusually high number of competitive races for the Senate this year, but the New Jersey race between incumbent Democrat Robert Menendez and his Republican opponent, State Senator Joe Kyrillos, is not among them.

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NJ Senator Wants Refinancing Changes for Homeowners

Ilya Hemlin — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:45:05 +0000

New Jersey US Senator Robert Menendez is joining California Democrat Barbara Boxer to introduce legislation which is aimed at giving struggling homeowners a chance to refinance at lower rates and save money.

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Menendez Dislikes GOP's Medicare Plan

Ilya Hemlin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:50:43 +0000

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is making it known that he is unsatisfied with the Republican’s proposals for Medicare reform.

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Senate Hopeful Joe Rullo Starts Grass Roots Support In Ocean County

Ilya Hemlin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:22:14 +0000

The title of “Rogue Republican” is one that US Senate hopeful Joseph Rullo isn’t shying away from.

Speaking to small but passionate crowd of supporters at the Blind Pig Cigar Lounge in Beachwood, Rullo kicked off the first of what would be several meetings designed to build grass roots support for his campaign.

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Reaction To Kyrillos' Senate Run

Ilya Hemlin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:26:47 +0000

State Senator Joe Kyrillos is announcing his intent to get a GOP nod to run against Democrat Bob Menenedez for US Senate.

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