Fred Snowflack

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The Politics of the Baraka Arrest

3 days ago | insidernj.com | Fred Snowflack

Does getting arrested mean you're going to get more votes? Ras Baraka thinks it can. Last Friday, the Newark mayor and gubernatorial candidate, was infamously arrested for "trespassing" outside an immigrant detention center in the city. He was released a few hours later. The next day, Team Baraka sent out a missive urging support and looking for contributions.
Fulop Campaigns in Fort Lee

6 days ago | insidernj.com | Fred Snowflack

FORT LEE - Steve Fulop had just finished his standard campaign speech Thursday night when the first question was about Donald Trump. The November gubernatorial election is going to be about Trump, right? So said one of about 75 people gathered in a borough high-rise for a "meet and greet" with candidate Fulop. "It's not going to end up being a referendum only on Donald Trump," Fulop said. The crowd seemed surprised. Fulop explained that many people in New Jersey voted for Trump.
Fulop Campaigns in Fort Lee

6 days ago | go.shr.lc | Fred Snowflack

By Fred Snowflack | May 9, 2025, 11:21 am | in City Confidential FORT LEE - Steve Fulop had just finished his standard campaign speech Thursday night when the first question was about Donald Trump. The November gubernatorial election is going to be about Trump, right? So said one of about 75 people gathered in a borough high-rise for a "meet and greet" with candidate Fulop. "It's not going to end up being a referendum only on Donald Trump," Fulop said. The crowd seemed surprised.
The GOP Debate: One Candidate Declines to Say He would Back the Primary Winner

1 week ago | insidernj.com | Fred Snowflack

NEWARK - There are rare times when debates actually show where candidates stand. Wednesday night was one of those times. Sure, there were some sharp exchanges, but the hour-long chat hosted by NJPBS and WNYC among Jon Bramnick, Jack Ciattarelli and Bill Spadea certainly clarified things. Spadea was the most right wing, Ciattarelli a centrist and Bramnick the most "left," at least in the context of Donald Trump's Republican Party.
The GOP Debate: One Candidate Declines to Say He would Back the Primary Winner

1 week ago | go.shr.lc | Fred Snowflack

By Fred Snowflack | May 7, 2025, 9:21 pm | in News NEWARK - There are rare times when debates actually show where candidates stand. Wednesday night was one of those times. Sure, there were some sharp exchanges, but the hour-long chat among Jon Bramnick, Jack Ciattarelli and Bill Spadea certainly clarified things. Spadea was the most right wing, Ciattarelli a centrist and Bramnick the most "left," at least in the context of Donald Trump's Republican Party.
GOP Candidates Prepare for a Big Debate Night

1 week ago | go.shr.lc | Fred Snowflack

By Fred Snowflack | May 7, 2025, 11:30 am | in News ROCKAWAY - Bill Spadea showed up just before the Mariachi band and said he "can't wait" until Wednesday night. Spadea was attending Tuesday's annual Cinco de Mayo Party hosted by Ann Grossi, the Morris County Clerk, at a local Mexican restaurant. But he probably had other things on his mind. The three leading Republican gubernatorial candidates meet at 7 p.m tonight (WED) for a "live conversation" courtesy of New Jersey PBS and WNYC radio.
GOP Candidates Prepare for a Big Debate Night

1 week ago | insidernj.com | Fred Snowflack

ROCKAWAY - Bill Spadea showed up just before the Mariachi band and said he "can't wait" until Wednesday night. Spadea was attending Tuesday's annual Cinco de Mayo Party hosted by Ann Grossi, the Morris County Clerk, at a local Mexican restaurant. But he probably had other things on his mind. The three leading Republican gubernatorial candidates meet at 7 p.m tonight (WED) for a "live conversation" courtesy of New Jersey PBS and WNYC radio.
Election Season Hackles are up in Hackensack

1 week ago | go.shr.lc | Fred Snowflack

HACKENSACK - If you want to serve on a town's governing body, it helps to live in town. We're being a little flippant. Actually, you are required to live in town if you are seeking elected office there. If you allegedly do not, it's usually a court battle. That is precisely what is happening in this Bergen County town with a municipal election on tap for next Tuesday. (A small number of cities in the state with non-partisan governing bodies have municipal elections in May).
Election Season Hackles are up in Hackensack

1 week ago | insidernj.com | Fred Snowflack

HACKENSACK - If you want to serve on a town's governing body, it helps to live in town. We're being a little flippant. Actually, you are required to live in town if you are seeking elected office there. If you allegedly do not, it's usually a court battle. That is precisely what is happening in this Bergen County town with a municipal election on tap for next Tuesday. (A small number of cities in the state with non-partisan governing bodies have municipal elections in May).
Sherrill: 'Poor Steven Fulop'

1 week ago | insidernj.com | Fred Snowflack

Mikie Sherrill is now playing offense. Her campaign just fired off a broadside attack against Steve Fulop, who in a recent poll, was in second place, five points behind Sherrill. "Poor Steven Fulop. For more than two years, he’s run a campaign desperately trying to rebrand himself as a reformer, spending millions and barely making headway. Now, it’s all starting to unravel and his long history of corruption is catching up with him.