Today, John Currie, Chairman of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee (NJDSC), announced two new staff members to lead the party organization into the 2014 election campaign cycle. Chris James was selected as the new NJDSC Executive Director while Jennifer Holdsworth was hired as Political Director. STATE DEMOCRATIC CHAIR ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP STAFFERS Currie […]
Today, Chairman of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee John Currie urged New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to raise the minimum wage to at least $10.10 for those New Jersey employees federally-subcontracted by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, as Governor Andrew Cuomo has done for these workers at JFK and LaGuardia […]
The New Jersey Democratic State Committee announced the official formation of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Caucus, which is being incorporated into party organization. (Trenton) – Today, the New Jersey Democratic State Committee announced the official formation of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Caucus, which is being incorporated into party […]
“By the governor’s own account, his administration has acted in a manner that was both unacceptable and disrespectful. It is for this reason that Chris Christie is entering his second term under a cloud of suspicion. As he takes the oath of office, Chris Christie would be wise to focus on the harm that […]
Statement of the Chairman of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, John Currie, concerning Governor Chris Christie’s decision to prioritize political travel to Florida over the needs of New Jersey. CHAIRMAN CURRIE TO GOVERNOR CHRISTIE: NEW JERSEY DESERVES BETTER Governor Ducking Out On State, Leaving Garden Staters With Mess He Created (Trenton) […]
Governor Chris Christie’s Bridgegate scandal has thrust New Jersey into the national spotlight, bringing days of negative attention to the Garden State. So, as Christie gives his version of the state of New Jersey, we know the real state of the state: Embarrassed. AS CHRIS CHRISTIE GIVES HIS SPEECH, WHAT IS THE STATE […]
After a challenging but successful election year in 2013, the New Jersey Democratic State Committee unanimously elected John Currie to a full two-year term as Chairman. Despite a strong top-of-ticket headwind, Democrats preserved legislative majorities with strong margins of support in both the State Senate and the State Assembly, while also winning seats at the […]
New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman John Currie remains unimpressed by the Governor’s management of this crisis, not to mention his staff, and he looks forward to following the Bridgegate investigation into this important matter as it proceeds. (Trenton) — Today, New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman John Currie issued the following statement in […]
As reckless Washington Republicans shut down the federal government and knowingly jeopardized relief for Superstorm Sandy survivors, Frank LoBiodo stood with them, voting multiple times to push the government to the brink no matter the consequences. He no longer seems to care about southern New Jersey. Next November, we should elect someone who does. […]
One year after the tragic massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Congressman Leonard Lance has done nothing to push for a vote to curb gun violence and prevent more tragedies. One year after the tragic massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Congressman Leonard Lance has done nothing to push for […]