Basically, the news agency is correct. Christi's performance is not outstanding per se, but, more or less has kept pace with most of the other Republican governors in the country.
In one of the articles (click here) of the Star Ledger they refer to the Bloomberg rating of New Jersey.
2008 caused a huge problem for the states. Every one of them suffered incredible losses in this Bloomberg measure of economic health. The trend line in this graph is typical of most of the states since 2008. Basically, there is no clear indication Governor Christi has helped or hurt New Jersey. The Star Ledger took their endorsement seriously. They researched it.
If Barbara Buono wants to set herself apart from the current Governor, she has to point to something that is exceptional from her government service. This is a tough election for her, because, the economy has been lethargic. Consistent, but, lethargic.
New Jersey has a great deal of diversity within the state to improve it's economic performance. There are industries in New Jersey, a strong tourist industry, agriculture and pharmaceuticals. New Jersey used to have a 5.5% unemployment rate. The contracture of 2008 hit New Jersey really hard. The state has not kept up with the recovery of the nation and I have to ask why. It should have and while Superstorm Sandy was a horrible event for the state, the unemployment rate has been very stubborn.
If I were Rep. Buono I would be talking to the industry leaders in the State. I'd want to know how to make things better and what would help to increase their bottom line while return New Jerseyans back to work. I'd also concentrate on where these folks are not back to work yet and why.
As far as the rest of the complaints in the Star Ledger, where is the legislature on all those issues? I would think if Governor Christi is as horrible as the news agency states, there would be legislative investigations. There may be ethical issues. But, at this late date to complain and expect people to react without any sincere reason to indict the Governor or his administration in wrong doing or ethical issues, there isn't much to cause his popularity to wane.
I doubt Governor Christi is stupid enough to be caught up in ethical issues. It isn't his style. But, in all honesty I think there is more that can be done with the economy. Ms. Buono has to bring real solutions from industry leaders, including the agricultural sector, to bring attention to her candidacy. If she could actually prove her ideas are better, it might work. She's smart. She needs to apply her skills to this election.
The Editorial today in the Star News is about religious discrimination in New Jersey regarding the Gay Community. It explores and probes the point of view of the Governor. Rep. Buono has to address these issues. She has to define why she is different and how she can help better than Governor Christi.
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on October 22, 2013 at 9:29 AM, updated October 22, 2013 at 9:51 AM
...The next move is up to the Legislature, (click here) and the big question concerns the religious exemptions that were
included in the bill Christie vetoed. If the Legislature wants to revive
those exemptions, it must either override Christie’s veto or draft a
new bill.
But are these exemptions justified? When the marriage equality bill passed last year, these provisions were inserted to address the concerns of religious leaders who opposed gay marriage. But that political imperative disappeared last week when the court made its ruling. Marriage equality is here to stay. So any religious exemptions must stand on their own merits now, not as part of a larger political bargain....
She could also point to his flip-flop on gun control. New Jersey has a lot of people living within it's borders, it has done extremely well with limited gun laws.
The strongest argument for control is always with law enforcement. There are far fewer law enforcement officers killed in New Jersey than the rest of the nation. That is something to be proud of. It brings to light the ability of officers to do their job in fighting crime. If criminals are better armed than the police officers, there is more crime.
Every 53.5 hours an officer is killed (click here)
153 officers were killed nationwide in 2004
There are 164 line-of-duty deaths per year
There are over 57,000 assaults per year
There are over 17,000 injuries per year
There are more than 870,000 sworn law enforcement officers now serving in the United States, which is the highest figure ever. About 11.7 percent of those are female...
...In 2005, 4 officers were killed in the line of duty in New Jersey....
The comparison is two different years, but, I have a difficult time believing there was a fall in 2005 and a spike in 2004. New Jersey is not that fluid. The cities and towns are somewhat small and have good police officers. The judges are fair and care about the people.
But, those four deaths are 2.6% of the nation. That is incredible realizing the high population density. It is something New Jerseyans won't want to change. They love their neighborhoods and the safety they enjoy. They should be worried about any lack of gun control in the state, it has been very success.
There was another school shooting today and people are thinking about their children and their safety, she needs to exploit that.
Rep. Buono needs to go home to her Democratic values and make the citizens remember their priorities and how well they worked before 2008 hit and they became concerned about their leadership. The former Governor is still hurting her, too.
There is currently a mild drought beginning in Northern New Jersey. It continues into Pennsylvania and New York. Global Warming. Superstorm Sandy and the climate. Agriculture worries about these issues. Most of New Jersey's agriculture in the southern end of the state, though. Let's hope drought doesn't become a problem there.
2008 caused a huge problem for the states. Every one of them suffered incredible losses in this Bloomberg measure of economic health. The trend line in this graph is typical of most of the states since 2008. Basically, there is no clear indication Governor Christi has helped or hurt New Jersey. The Star Ledger took their endorsement seriously. They researched it.
If Barbara Buono wants to set herself apart from the current Governor, she has to point to something that is exceptional from her government service. This is a tough election for her, because, the economy has been lethargic. Consistent, but, lethargic.
New Jersey has a great deal of diversity within the state to improve it's economic performance. There are industries in New Jersey, a strong tourist industry, agriculture and pharmaceuticals. New Jersey used to have a 5.5% unemployment rate. The contracture of 2008 hit New Jersey really hard. The state has not kept up with the recovery of the nation and I have to ask why. It should have and while Superstorm Sandy was a horrible event for the state, the unemployment rate has been very stubborn.
If I were Rep. Buono I would be talking to the industry leaders in the State. I'd want to know how to make things better and what would help to increase their bottom line while return New Jerseyans back to work. I'd also concentrate on where these folks are not back to work yet and why.
As far as the rest of the complaints in the Star Ledger, where is the legislature on all those issues? I would think if Governor Christi is as horrible as the news agency states, there would be legislative investigations. There may be ethical issues. But, at this late date to complain and expect people to react without any sincere reason to indict the Governor or his administration in wrong doing or ethical issues, there isn't much to cause his popularity to wane.I doubt Governor Christi is stupid enough to be caught up in ethical issues. It isn't his style. But, in all honesty I think there is more that can be done with the economy. Ms. Buono has to bring real solutions from industry leaders, including the agricultural sector, to bring attention to her candidacy. If she could actually prove her ideas are better, it might work. She's smart. She needs to apply her skills to this election.
The Editorial today in the Star News is about religious discrimination in New Jersey regarding the Gay Community. It explores and probes the point of view of the Governor. Rep. Buono has to address these issues. She has to define why she is different and how she can help better than Governor Christi.
By
on October 22, 2013 at 9:29 AM, updated October 22, 2013 at 9:51 AM
But are these exemptions justified? When the marriage equality bill passed last year, these provisions were inserted to address the concerns of religious leaders who opposed gay marriage. But that political imperative disappeared last week when the court made its ruling. Marriage equality is here to stay. So any religious exemptions must stand on their own merits now, not as part of a larger political bargain....
She could also point to his flip-flop on gun control. New Jersey has a lot of people living within it's borders, it has done extremely well with limited gun laws.
The strongest argument for control is always with law enforcement. There are far fewer law enforcement officers killed in New Jersey than the rest of the nation. That is something to be proud of. It brings to light the ability of officers to do their job in fighting crime. If criminals are better armed than the police officers, there is more crime.
Every 53.5 hours an officer is killed (click here)
153 officers were killed nationwide in 2004
There are 164 line-of-duty deaths per year
There are over 57,000 assaults per year
There are over 17,000 injuries per year
There are more than 870,000 sworn law enforcement officers now serving in the United States, which is the highest figure ever. About 11.7 percent of those are female...
...In 2005, 4 officers were killed in the line of duty in New Jersey....
The comparison is two different years, but, I have a difficult time believing there was a fall in 2005 and a spike in 2004. New Jersey is not that fluid. The cities and towns are somewhat small and have good police officers. The judges are fair and care about the people.
But, those four deaths are 2.6% of the nation. That is incredible realizing the high population density. It is something New Jerseyans won't want to change. They love their neighborhoods and the safety they enjoy. They should be worried about any lack of gun control in the state, it has been very success.
There was another school shooting today and people are thinking about their children and their safety, she needs to exploit that. Rep. Buono needs to go home to her Democratic values and make the citizens remember their priorities and how well they worked before 2008 hit and they became concerned about their leadership. The former Governor is still hurting her, too.
There is currently a mild drought beginning in Northern New Jersey. It continues into Pennsylvania and New York. Global Warming. Superstorm Sandy and the climate. Agriculture worries about these issues. Most of New Jersey's agriculture in the southern end of the state, though. Let's hope drought doesn't become a problem there.
