Gov.-elect Murphy's challenges
New Jersey Gov.-elect Phil Murphy has some major challenges when he takes office this month. He promised to Increase the minimum wage statewide to $15 an hour, provide free community college, legalize recreational marijuana use, and dedicate more money for pensions, public transportation, and schools. Dr. Brigid Harrison, a political science and law professor at Montclair State University, said Murphy is in for a rude awakening.
New Jersey Gov.-elect Phil Murphy has some major challenges when he takes office this month. He promised to Increase the minimum wage statewide to $15 an hour, provide free community college, legalize recreational marijuana use, and dedicate more money for pensions, public transportation, and schools. Dr. Brigid Harrison, a political science and law professor at Montclair State University, said Murphy is in for a rude awakening.
Trump says he will beat Oprah
Immigration was the top issue at the White House when the president met with Republicans and Democrats Tuesday. But Oprah Winfrey was also on the Donald Trump's mind. He firmly said he would beat her if she ran for president.
Immigration was the top issue at the White House when the president met with Republicans and Democrats Tuesday. But Oprah Winfrey was also on the Donald Trump's mind. He firmly said he would beat her if she ran for president.
How gerrymandering affects elections
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could change how political elections are held. The question is whether a long-used practice of redrawing districts is constitutional. So how does gerrymandering work? And why might the justices put a stop to it?
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could change how political elections are held. The question is whether a long-used practice of redrawing districts is constitutional. So how does gerrymandering work? And why might the justices put a stop to it?
INTERVIEW: Gov.-elect Phil Murphy
Democrat Phil Murphy rode a wave of anti-Republican, anti-Gov. Chris Christie sentiment to a strong victory on Election Day in New Jersey. Murphy defeated Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno 55 percent to 42 percent. Now as governor-elect, he has a lot of his plate. Murphy came to Good Day New York to answer hard questions.
Democrat Phil Murphy rode a wave of anti-Republican, anti-Gov. Chris Christie sentiment to a strong victory on Election Day in New Jersey. Murphy defeated Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno 55 percent to 42 percent. Now as governor-elect, he has a lot of his plate. Murphy came to Good Day New York to answer hard questions.
Roy Moore allegations
Everly Young Nelson is accusing GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore of sexual misconduct in 1977 when she was 16 and working as a waitress. Nelson says Moore, a regular customer, offered her a ride home.
Everly Young Nelson is accusing GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore of sexual misconduct in 1977 when she was 16 and working as a waitress. Nelson says Moore, a regular customer, offered her a ride home.
93-year-old elected mayor
Age is just a number to Vito Perillo. The 93-year-old has just been elected as the new mayor of Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Perillo beat incumbent Mayor Gerald Turning on Tuesday in the nonpartisan municipal race by about 300 votes. Born in 1924, Perillo served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He later worked as an electronics engineer, then in accounting. He says retiring never seemed like an option.
Age is just a number to Vito Perillo. The 93-year-old has just been elected as the new mayor of Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Perillo beat incumbent Mayor Gerald Turning on Tuesday in the nonpartisan municipal race by about 300 votes. Born in 1924, Perillo served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He later worked as an electronics engineer, then in accounting. He says retiring never seemed like an option.
Helping women enter politics
Amalia Duarte is a working mother from Mendham, New Jersey. For the first time in her life she is running for elected office. Amalia is part of a growing group of women deciding to campaign for political office for the very first time. VoteRunLead, a bipartisan organization that trains women how to run for office, has seen a surge in interest.
Amalia Duarte is a working mother from Mendham, New Jersey. For the first time in her life she is running for elected office. Amalia is part of a growing group of women deciding to campaign for political office for the very first time. VoteRunLead, a bipartisan organization that trains women how to run for office, has seen a surge in interest.
What is a New York constitutional convention?
Should New York hold a convention to revise the state constitution or not? The once-in-a-generation question will be put to voters on Election Day. If that is news to you, you're not alone. A majority of registered voters polled by Baruch College had never heard of or read anything about a constitutional convention. The last time New Yorkers voted to hold a "con con" was in 1965. A "yes" vote this time around would allow the public to elect delegates in 2018 to convene in Albany in 2019.
Should New York hold a convention to revise the state constitution or not? The once-in-a-generation question will be put to voters on Election Day. If that is news to you, you're not alone. A majority of registered voters polled by Baruch College had never heard of or read anything about a constitutional convention. The last time New Yorkers voted to hold a "con con" was in 1965. A "yes" vote this time around would allow the public to elect delegates in 2018 to convene in Albany in 2019.
Trump and McConnell
Standing side by side in the Rose Garden, President Trump and Mitch McConnell announced their relationship is solid. Trump also responded to criticism that he has not spoken about or called the families of four U.S. soldiers killed in an ambush in Niger. He claimed Obama and other predecessors didn't call the families if fallen troops. But that is not true. Obama and his predecessors did call and/or write to Gold Star families.
Standing side by side in the Rose Garden, President Trump and Mitch McConnell announced their relationship is solid. Trump also responded to criticism that he has not spoken about or called the families of four U.S. soldiers killed in an ambush in Niger. He claimed Obama and other predecessors didn't call the families if fallen troops. But that is not true. Obama and his predecessors did call and/or write to Gold Star families.
Hillary Clinton signs books in Manhattan
Met with a thunderous ovation, Hillary Rodham Clinton appeared at the Barnes and Noble in Union Square Tuesday to sign copies of her just released book "What Happened." Hundreds waited in a line that started forming on Monday and eventually wrapped around the block.
Met with a thunderous ovation, Hillary Rodham Clinton appeared at the Barnes and Noble in Union Square Tuesday to sign copies of her just released book "What Happened." Hundreds waited in a line that started forming on Monday and eventually wrapped around the block.
Menendez on trial
Federal prosecutors had a rough start on the first day of testimony in the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey. Prosecutors called FBI analyst Jane Ruch to testify about a $1,500-per-night ritzy Paris hotel stay that the senator didn't pay for. However, Judge William Walls interrupted her testimony to remind both prosecutors and the defense that their questions should be more "direct and specific." (Dr. Melgen paid for that Paris hotel stay in April 2010.)
Federal prosecutors had a rough start on the first day of testimony in the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey. Prosecutors called FBI analyst Jane Ruch to testify about a $1,500-per-night ritzy Paris hotel stay that the senator didn't pay for. However, Judge William Walls interrupted her testimony to remind both prosecutors and the defense that their questions should be more "direct and specific." (Dr. Melgen paid for that Paris hotel stay in April 2010.)
Women in politics on the rise
Ever since Hillary Clinton lost and Donald Trump won the presidential election, political groups all over the country that train and back women candidates have seen an increase in interest. Although Clinton failed to shatter the ultimate glass ceiling, her defeat seems to have inspired other women to see a higher office.
Ever since Hillary Clinton lost and Donald Trump won the presidential election, political groups all over the country that train and back women candidates have seen an increase in interest. Although Clinton failed to shatter the ultimate glass ceiling, her defeat seems to have inspired other women to see a higher office.
Trump Jr.'s meeting with Russian lawyer
When Donald Trump Jr. Released his email chain earlier this week about setting up a meeting with a Russian lawyer to get dirt on Hillary Clinton he said he was doing it to be transparent. But what he didn't say was that another Russian was at that meeting last summer who reportedly has ties to Russian intelligence agencies.
When Donald Trump Jr. Released his email chain earlier this week about setting up a meeting with a Russian lawyer to get dirt on Hillary Clinton he said he was doing it to be transparent. But what he didn't say was that another Russian was at that meeting last summer who reportedly has ties to Russian intelligence agencies.
What is opposition research?
Donald Trump Jr.'s admission that he met with a Russian attorney in hopes of getting dirt on Hillary Clinton is putting the once-shadowy field of opposition research into the spotlight. Details mined from opposition research have played prominently in past campaigns. Think John Edwards' $400 haircut. A researcher for then-Sen. Barack Obama's campaign stumbled on the expenditure in a campaign finance report and passed it along to Politico.
Donald Trump Jr.'s admission that he met with a Russian attorney in hopes of getting dirt on Hillary Clinton is putting the once-shadowy field of opposition research into the spotlight. Details mined from opposition research have played prominently in past campaigns. Think John Edwards' $400 haircut. A researcher for then-Sen. Barack Obama's campaign stumbled on the expenditure in a campaign finance report and passed it along to Politico.
Governor's beach house for rent?
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's trip to the beach during a state government shutdown has inspired new legislation. Democratic Assemblyman John Wisniewski said Friday he has introduced a bill that would let the public rent the house on Island Beach State Park that is now reserved for the governor.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's trip to the beach during a state government shutdown has inspired new legislation. Democratic Assemblyman John Wisniewski said Friday he has introduced a bill that would let the public rent the house on Island Beach State Park that is now reserved for the governor.
Trump says he did not tape Comey
President Donald Trump said Twitter that he "did not make" and doesn't have any recordings of his conversations with ousted former FBI Director James Comey. Trump hinted that he might have recordings of his private conversations with Comey at the White House and over the phone. The tale of mystery began just days after Trump fired Comey, who was then leading an investigation into contacts before and after the election between the president's campaign and Russian officials.
President Donald Trump said Twitter that he "did not make" and doesn't have any recordings of his conversations with ousted former FBI Director James Comey. Trump hinted that he might have recordings of his private conversations with Comey at the White House and over the phone. The tale of mystery began just days after Trump fired Comey, who was then leading an investigation into contacts before and after the election between the president's campaign and Russian officials.
Comey timeline and analysis
The testimony from James Comey is the latest in a string of events that has kept the former FBI director in the spotlight for nearly a year. David Birdsell of Baruch College shared his analysis of the chain of events and the latest testimony.
The testimony from James Comey is the latest in a string of events that has kept the former FBI director in the spotlight for nearly a year. David Birdsell of Baruch College shared his analysis of the chain of events and the latest testimony.
Guadagno vs. Murphy
Voters on Tuesday chose a wealthy former Goldman Sachs executive and Republican Gov. Chris Christie's top deputy to run to replace the unpopular governor. Democrat Phil Murphy and Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno won in the first statewide primary election since President Donald Trump took office. They will face off Nov. 7 in one of only two governor's races this year.
Voters on Tuesday chose a wealthy former Goldman Sachs executive and Republican Gov. Chris Christie's top deputy to run to replace the unpopular governor. Democrat Phil Murphy and Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno won in the first statewide primary election since President Donald Trump took office. They will face off Nov. 7 in one of only two governor's races this year.
Students snub Speaker Ryan
Some eighth graders from New Jersey apparently gave Speaker of the House Paul Ryan the brush-off during a trip to Capitol Hill last week. The class was offered the chance for a photo op with Ryan, but half of them said "nope."
Some eighth graders from New Jersey apparently gave Speaker of the House Paul Ryan the brush-off during a trip to Capitol Hill last week. The class was offered the chance for a photo op with Ryan, but half of them said "nope."
Dig data and politics
As nearly everything in our lives transitions from the real to the digital world, the more those things can -- and are -- being tracked. Every like, tweet, search and swipe ours is a piece of that digital data mosaic that makes up our online life. But with that massive amount of information, companies, advertisers and now political campaigns are gaining a big advantage.
As nearly everything in our lives transitions from the real to the digital world, the more those things can -- and are -- being tracked. Every like, tweet, search and swipe ours is a piece of that digital data mosaic that makes up our online life. But with that massive amount of information, companies, advertisers and now political campaigns are gaining a big advantage.