CHAIRMAN CURRIE REACTS TO NEWS THAT GOV. CHRISTIE WAS REMOVED FROM AMTRAK QUIET CAR
According to news reports, New Jersey's brash, bullying governor was removed from an Amtrak train for loudly talking on his cell phone and subsequently berating his security detail. This statement is the New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman's reaction to these reports.
CURRIE ENCOURAGES MORE CORPORATE PACs TO STAND AGAINST DISCRIMINATION, DROP SUPPORT FOR REP. GARRETT
Recently, a corporate PAC, BBVA Compass, that previously supported Congressman Scott Garrett announced their decision to no longer contribute to his campaign because of his anti-LGBT record. Chairman Currie encourages more corporate PAC donors to take a stand against hate and discrimination, and that they should demand refunds of their previous campaign contributions
HYPOCRISY ALERT: CHRISTIE TELLS THE PRESIDENT TO DO WHAT HE WON'T
Recently, on conservative talk radio, Governor Christie attacked President Obama and suggested that he step aside. There is one glaring problem with his outlandish suggestion: New Jersey has been asking Chris Christie to do just that for months
WAIT, WHAT? DID NEW JERSEY’S MISSING GOVERNOR FALSELY ACCUSE THE LEGISLATURE OF BEING TOO MUCH LIKE HIM?!?!
Governor Chris Christie, who has spent more than half the year traveling out of state using taxpayer dollars, reportedly lashed out at the media recently, arguing that criticism of his frequent travels represented a double standard, and suggesting the state legislature was, well… a little too much like him.
NEW JERSEY DEMOCRATS' LGBT CAUCUS REPRIMANDS CHRISTIE
Today, the leaders of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee’s LGBT Caucus blasted Governor Chris Christie for mocking an issue of vital importance to the transgender community, and for vetoing legislation that would ease the process for changing gender markers in official documents.
NEW JERSEY TO CHRISTIE: RESIGN!
Today, New Jersey State Democratic Chairman John Currie reacted to a new poll that shows a majority of New Jerseyans want Governor Chris Christie to resign.
STATE DEMOCRATS APPROVE 2016 DELEGATE SELECTION PLAN
The New Jersey Democratic State Committee announced the approval the 2016 Delegate Selection Plan for the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25–28.
DEMOCRATIC CHAIR DISAPPOINTED BY COURT’S PENSION DECISION
Chairman of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee John Currie expressed disappointment that the State Supreme Court chose to allow the governor to violate public pensioners' contract rights by withholding promised payments to the public employee pension system.
CURRIE STATEMENT ON PASSING OF BEAU BIDEN
New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman John Currie offered condolences to the Biden family after hearing the news that the Vice President's son, Beau Biden, passed away last evening.
CHAIRMAN CURRIE APPLAUDS DEMOCRATIC STATE LEGISLATORS FOR PAVING WAY TO DAVID WILDSTEIN'S GUILTY PLEA
Today, New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman John Currie applauded the Democratic legislature for successfully pursuing concerns related to the closure of access lanes to the George Washington Bridge -- an apparent act of political retribution that imperiled thousands of commuters in northern New Jersey for several days.