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Eighteen years ago, David Wildstein established the first news website focused on New Jersey politics. Known as Wally Edge, PoliticsNJ.com, which later rebranded to PolitickerNJ, quickly became essential reading for those involved in New Jersey's political scene. He also developed political news platforms in New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and New York. Following the sale of PoliticsNJ to the New York Observer, David took on the role of executive vice president at the Observer Media Group, where he helped launch political news websites across seventeen states, employing over fifty reporters.

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Ciattarelli, Sherrill disagree on U.S. strike on Iran

5 days ago | newjerseyglobe.com | David Wildstein

Two candidates for governor of New Jersey voiced different opinions on President Donald Trump’s decision to launch an attack on Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity on Saturday evening. Republican Jack Ciattarelli voiced support for Trump’s decision, while Democrat Mikie Sherrill slammed Trump for bypassing Congress and ordering strikes on Iran, instead urging a diplomatic approach to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Steinhardt re-elected to Warren GOP chairman post

5 days ago | newjerseyglobe.com | David Wildstein

Doug Steinhardt was re-elected to another term as Warren County Republican chairman today without opposition. Steinhardt, a state senator from the 23rd legislative district and a former Lopatcong mayor, became county chairman in 2004 after Walter Orcutt declined to seek re-election. Also re-elected were vice chair Nancy Brown, treasurer Lori Ciesla, and secretary Jodee Inscho.
Statements on U.S. bombing of Iran

6 days ago | newjerseyglobe.com | David Wildstein

CONGRESSMAN JOSH GOTTHEIMER“Tonight, the United States took critical and decisive action to protect America, and freedom and democracy at home and around the world — stopping Iran’s nuclear program in its tracks.
Ciattarelli raises enough to qualify for matching funds

1 week ago | newjerseyglobe.com | David Wildstein

Republican Jack Ciattarelli became the first candidate to announce raising the threshold to qualify for matching funds under New Jersey’s gubernatorial public financing program, raising over $580,000 since winning the GOP primary on June 10. “Our momentum continues to grow after Jack’s overwhelming primary victory, just nine days ago, with new donations large and small pouring in from every corner of New Jersey.
Grand jury declines to indict Orange councilman

1 week ago | newjerseyglobe.com | David Wildstein

Orange City Councilman Kerry Coley, arrested in March for making terroristic threats and brandishing a gun in October 2024, will not face criminal charges. An East Ward councilman since 2014, Coley had allegedly displayed a gun during an incident involving a tow truck driver. “The Essex County Grand Jury did not find sufficient evidence to sustain the return on an indictment,” said the county prosecutor, Theodore Stephens, in a letter last month.
With minor amendments, anti-Semitism bill will get Assembly consideration on Monday

1 week ago | newjerseyglobe.com | David Wildstein

Assembly Democrats will move forward on legislation establishing a state definition of anti-Semitism, ending a four-month standoff with Jewish leaders that pushed consideration of the bill until after the June 10 primary election.
Mukherjee supports Sherrill

1 week ago | newjerseyglobe.com | David Wildstein

State Sen. Raj Mukherji (D-Jersey City) has endorsed Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) for governor. “I know Mikie will expand early childhood education, improve access to childcare, and protect the quality of my children’s education because she’s lived those priorities firsthand as a mom,” said Mukherjee.
Gottheimer backs Sherrill for governor

1 week ago | newjerseyglobe.com | David Wildstein

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Mikie Sherrill has picked up the endorsement of a congressional colleague and onetime rival, Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Tenafly), as she seeks to succeed term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy. While all six candidates in the June 10 Democratic primary had previously pledged to support the winner, Gottheimer is the second to formally announce his support. “I’m excited to endorse my good friend and longtime colleague, Mikie Sherrill, for governor of New Jersey,” said Gottheimer.
Two county clerks say Quraishi was wrong, seek reconsideration

1 week ago | newjerseyglobe.com | David Wildstein

The county clerks in Bergen and Union counties believe U.S. District Court Judge Zahid Quraishi got it wrong when he denied their motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by now-U.S. Senator Andy Kim to eliminate county lines in New Jersey. In a brief filed earlier this week, lawyers for John Hogan and Joanne Rajoppi argue that the lawsuit is moot because the alleged constitutional harms have been addressed by the ballot design law approved earlier this year.
Sherrill picks Gopal as campaign chair, will play key fundraising role

1 week ago | newjerseyglobe.com | David Wildstein

Democrat Mikie Sherrill has named State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) as her gubernatorial campaign chairman, giving the experienced political tactician and prodigious fundraiser a major role as she builds out her general election campaign in a competitive statewide race, the New Jersey Globe has confirmed. Gopal will take on a leading fundraising role and serve as one of her campaign surrogates. “Our campaign is full speed ahead to win in November, and we’re assembling the team to do just that.