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Libs: Chris Christie’s New Book May Be Well Worth Checking Out

December 8, 2021 Arthur Lieber 2022 Election, 2024 Election, Bi-Partisan, Republican Brain, Republicans Leave a comment

It provides further insight into one of the greatest mysteries for people who are not Republicans, and even some who are — “the Republican Brain.” This is a phrase that became the title of Washington Post writer Chris Mooney’s 2012 book by the same name, The Republican Brain.

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Our states are as anachronistic as the House of Lords

February 19, 2016 Arthur Lieber Democracy, Federalism, Government One comment

If you listened to Republican Governors John Kasich and Chris Christie. as well as former Governor Jeb Bush, you would think that Ohio, New

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The nothing Republican agenda: Progressive Blog Digest

February 19, 2014 Nick Burbules Military, Obama, Politics, Republicans Leave a comment

This daily blog is composed of clips and links from other progressive blog and news sites, accompanied by my own observations. It documents the

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Chris Christie: A gift to political cartoonists

January 30, 2014 Gloria Shur Bilchik Campaigns, Cities, Corruption, Ethics, Media, People, Politics, States Leave a comment

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s highly publicized political woes are creating an economic and artistic surge for political cartoonists. Here’s a gallery of cartoons satirizing

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How Chris Christie ruined the Port Authority

January 25, 2014 Gloria Shur Bilchik Consumer issues, Corruption, Government, History, People, Politics One comment

The New York Port Authority got its start as a Progressive Era project–an agency that would work for the overall benefit of the very

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Progressive Blog Digest: Girl talk

January 24, 2014 Nick Burbules Corruption, Republicans, Uncategorized, Women Leave a comment

This daily blog, Progressive Blog Digest,  is composed of clips and links from other progressive blog and news sites, accompanied by my own observations. It

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Chris Christie, paperback villain

January 24, 2014 Joanna Sandsmark 2016 Election, Literature/Arts/Film, People, Politics, States 3 comments

I am addicted to the Chris Christie bridge scandal. In trying to figure out why this story has resonated so deeply with me, I

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When it comes to Christie, MSNBC rises to the occasion

January 21, 2014 Arthur Lieber Corruption, Infrastructure, Media, Politics, Republicans Leave a comment

In April, 2013, Renee Shur wrote a wonderful piece in the Occasional Planet entitled, “Dear MSNBC: Grow up, already.” She truly nailed it with

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Advice to Christie: It’s always the cover-up

January 17, 2014 Arthur Lieber 2016 Election, Corruption, Ethics, Media, Voting/Elections Leave a comment

First we heard James Carville, one of President Clinton’s closest political advisors, who said, “It’s the economy, stupid.” Now, with a clearer vision of

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What Ryan Braun taught me about Chris Christie

January 16, 2014 Arthur Lieber 2016 Election, Campaigns, Corruption, Ethics, Government, Infrastructure, Public safety, Sports Leave a comment

There was a time when I might have believed Chris Christie’s denials. I guess it’s still possible that he’s telling the truth, but I

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