http://www.mail.com/people/72056-cory-booker.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/72056-cory-booker.html http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2153116-christie-maintains-political-balancing.html CHICAGO (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey is walking a political tightrope as he charts his future, trying to balance his re-election campaign in a Democratic-leaning state with a potential presidential bid aimed at winning over Republicans. His latest challenge came in an appearance with former President Bill Clinton in Chicago, a move ... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:35:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2153116-christie-maintains-political-balancing.html 2013-06-14T23:35:27Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2140890-apnewsbreak-pallone-hes-nj-senate-race.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone said Sunday that he's officially in the race to fill the U.S. Senate seat occupied by Frank Lautenberg and can win the Democratic primary against better-known Newark Mayor Cory Booker by running on his progressive congressional record. Pallone planned to hold a news conference Monday announcing his intentions. ... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 03:52:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2140890-apnewsbreak-pallone-hes-nj-senate-race.html 2013-06-10T03:52:10Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2138854-newark-mayor-booker-formally-joins-nj-senate-race.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Newark Mayor Cory Booker, who formally declared his candidacy for U.S. Senate on Saturday, now finds himself competing in a primary against like-minded Democratic congressmen that will be decided in mid-summer, when exceptionally low voter turnout threatens his early advantage. Booker made his candidacy official at a news conference in... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:16:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2138854-newark-mayor-booker-formally-joins-nj-senate-race.html 2013-06-08T21:16:57Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2135878-campaign-staffer-booker-nj-senate-race.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Newark Mayor Cory Booker, who has used his social-media and political savvy to gain national prominence, is in the race to finish the U.S. Senate term of Frank Lautenberg, who died Monday. Booker, a Democrat, planned to hold a conference call with top supporters Friday and announce his entry into the race Saturday, a campaign staff mem... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:23:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2135878-campaign-staffer-booker-nj-senate-race.html 2013-06-07T17:23:27Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2134720-nj-attorney-general-named-to-fill-us-senate-seat.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie named a longtime loyal colleague, state Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa, to temporarily fill the U.S. Senate seat Thursday that opened up this week after Frank Lautenberg's death. Chiesa, 47, has never held or run for political office and will not seek the office in an October special election to fill th... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:52:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2134720-nj-attorney-general-named-to-fill-us-senate-seat.html 2013-06-06T19:52:11Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2132172-njs-gov-chris-christie-bashed-election-move.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Seven months after he stood shoulder-to-shoulder with President Barack Obama in what was celebrated by many in storm-battered New Jersey as a selfless display of bipartisanship, Republican Gov. Chris Christie finds himself accused of hypocrisy and naked political self-interest. The reason: On Tuesday, the day after Sen. Frank Lautenbe... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:17:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2132172-njs-gov-chris-christie-bashed-election-move.html 2013-06-05T22:17:40Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2127756-nj-gov-christie-oct-vote-lautenbergs-seat.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday set an October special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat made vacant by Democrat Frank Lautenberg's death, giving voters the quickest possible say on who will represent them in Washington but preserving Christie as the top attraction on November's ballot. Christie's primary day announcemen... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 01:53:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2127756-nj-gov-christie-oct-vote-lautenbergs-seat.html 2013-06-05T01:53:29Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2125898-jersey-sen-lautenberg-dead-89.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The next time a flight attendant reminds you there's no smoking or you witness a teenager getting carded at a liquor store, think of Frank Lautenberg. The liberal Democratic senator from New Jersey left his mark on the everyday lives of millions of Americans, whether they know it or not. In the 1980s, he was a driving force behind the... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:33:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2125898-jersey-sen-lautenberg-dead-89.html 2013-06-03T23:33:34Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2126666-gop-replacement-njs-lautenberg-assured.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie is perhaps the nation's highest-profile Republican — but that's no guarantee the seat held by the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg will switch to GOP hands. In fact, it's that profile that could help preserve the seat for the Democrats, political observers say. Christie has two key decisions: Whom to appoint to fill the ... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:53:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2126666-gop-replacement-njs-lautenberg-assured.html 2013-06-03T19:53:29Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2072662-nj-vet-dog-tag-lost-world-war-ii.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Carol Wilkins leaned over the side of her father's wheelchair and handed him the small red box, a heart-shaped cutout revealing its contents: a weathered, bent silver dog tag. "Oh, Daddy, look," Wilkins exclaimed as her 90-year-old father opened it, his eyes beaming and smile wide. "They're back." Sixty-nine years after losing his dog ... Thu, 09 May 2013 06:37:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2072662-nj-vet-dog-tag-lost-world-war-ii.html 2013-05-09T06:37:30Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1941674-lady-pushes-food-industry.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama praised the food industry on Friday for its efforts to market healthier foods but said more needs to be done. At a speech before a childhood obesity summit, the first lady encouraged the industry to put better labels on food, limit marketing of unhealthy foods, and do more to promote healthy foods. She invoked her pre-Whit... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:25:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1941674-lady-pushes-food-industry.html 2013-03-08T20:25:07Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1895252-lautenberg-re-election-bid-retirement.html PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — It had all the makings of a goodbye: a triumphant return to his hometown, a standing ovation, signs declaring him a legend, even a "We love you, Frank!" shouted from the back of the room. But U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg made one thing clear: He's not going anywhere yet. The day after announcing he won't seek re-election next year, Lau... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:14:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1895252-lautenberg-re-election-bid-retirement.html 2013-02-15T21:14:49Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1892758-nj-sen-frank-lautenberg-89-will-retire.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg, the oldest member of the U.S. Senate, announced Thursday that he will retire at the end of his current term rather than seek re-election at age 90 next year. "This is not the end of anything, but rather the beginning of a two-year mission to pass new gun safety laws, protect children from toxic chemic... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:13:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1892758-nj-sen-frank-lautenberg-89-will-retire.html 2013-02-14T23:13:29Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1890058-3-arrested-nj-videotaped-stripping-whipping.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The haunting video, shot on a hot summer night, starts with a young man being ordered to strip naked as he is berated by a group around him. One person squirts his body with water. Another demands money. When he does not hand any over, the beating starts. As the naked man is lashed repeatedly, those surrounding him laugh above the crac... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:04:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1890058-3-arrested-nj-videotaped-stripping-whipping.html 2013-02-14T02:04:57Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1860396-foxs-geraldo-rivera-weighing-us-senate-nj.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Geraldo Rivera, who hosts a weekend show on Fox News Channel, said Thursday he's seriously thinking about running for U.S. Senate in New Jersey. "Buckle your seat belts!" said Rivera before announcing, on his radio show on WABC-AM in New York, that he is "truly contemplating" a Senate bid. He said he has spoken to some people in the Ne... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1860396-foxs-geraldo-rivera-weighing-us-senate-nj.html 2013-02-01T06:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1854490-dems-agree-candidate-to-challenge-njs-christie.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — You might not have heard of New Jersey state Sen. Barbara Buono, though you've probably heard of the man she's itching to take on in the November election — Gov. Chris Christie. Expect to hear more about her. Buono picked up endorsements Tuesday from the Democratic Governors' Association, southern New Jersey's seven county Democratic ... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1854490-dems-agree-candidate-to-challenge-njs-christie.html 2013-01-29T23:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1839208-nj-senator-takes-digs-mayors-interest-seat.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey, at age 88 the oldest sitting U.S. senator, said Tuesday that the mayor of the state's largest city is surely entitled to run next year for the seat he now holds — but he did not yet reveal his own plans. Newark Mayor Cory Booker likely won't be the only candidate "drooling" over the job, Lautenberg ... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1839208-nj-senator-takes-digs-mayors-interest-seat.html 2013-01-23T03:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1802168-christie-comments-obama-boehner-job.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — In 2010, Gov. Chris Christie underestimated the first major storm of his administration by flying to Disney World hours before snow crippled New Jersey. A year later, he overplayed Tropical Storm Irene with the now-infamous order, "Get the hell off the beach." When Superstorm Sandy set its sights on his state, he had learned his lesso... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 04:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1802168-christie-comments-obama-boehner-job.html 2013-01-06T04:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1779338-booker-wont-nj-gov-eyes-us-senate-seat.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Newark Mayor Cory Booker, perhaps New Jersey's highest-profile Democrat, has ruled out a bid for governor next year and is eyeing a run for U.S. Senate in 2014. The decision, announced Thursday on Twitter, means Booker has decided against a possible campaign against Republican Gov. Chris Christie. But depending on how things play out,... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1779338-booker-wont-nj-gov-eyes-us-senate-seat.html 2012-12-20T20:32:00Z