Matt Friedman
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POLITICO NJ Playbook https://www.politico.com/newjerseyplaybook
Important news about the future of NJ Playbook
April 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Important news about the future of NJ Playbook
New Jersey political insiders have been getting anonymous emails resembling news publications that are trashing George Norcross' foes, including AG Matt Platkin. URL Registration records show at least one of them is linked to Norcross-aligned operative subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
March 17, 2025 at 9:37 PM
New Jersey political insiders have been getting anonymous emails resembling news publications that are trashing George Norcross' foes, including AG Matt Platkin. URL Registration records show at least one of them is linked to Norcross-aligned operative subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
Here's the summary of the bill. Small-time dealers would also be severely punished.
February 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Here's the summary of the bill. Small-time dealers would also be severely punished.
Consider yourselves owned, lefties nj1015.com/three-reason...
February 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Consider yourselves owned, lefties nj1015.com/three-reason...
The Assembly Judiciary Committee today is scheduled to consider a bill that would make it a more serious crime to pay for sex than to sell it. www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/...
February 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The Assembly Judiciary Committee today is scheduled to consider a bill that would make it a more serious crime to pay for sex than to sell it. www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/...
How's that happening? One possibility: Fundraising emails and texts from Spadea's campaign and PAC have an automatically-checked box to make the donation recurring. Donors have to opt out instead of opting in.
February 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
How's that happening? One possibility: Fundraising emails and texts from Spadea's campaign and PAC have an automatically-checked box to make the donation recurring. Donors have to opt out instead of opting in.
Many out-of-state retirees are funding Bill Spadea's campaign and PAC with recurring small donations. Madison Fernandez and I reached out to a bunch. Most didn't know who Spadea was. Just two knew they were making frequent donations. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
February 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Many out-of-state retirees are funding Bill Spadea's campaign and PAC with recurring small donations. Madison Fernandez and I reached out to a bunch. Most didn't know who Spadea was. Just two knew they were making frequent donations. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
Today in NJ Playbook: What do Phil Murphy and Bill Spadea have in common? www.politico.com/newsletters/...
February 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Today in NJ Playbook: What do Phil Murphy and Bill Spadea have in common? www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Bill Spadea said at a debate "I’m going to commit to you tonight to serve one term as your governor." The "common sense" meaning was plain, like Murphy's migrant remark. But if you parse the words, as I did, you'll see it could actually mean nothing. See Spadea's comment today.
February 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Bill Spadea said at a debate "I’m going to commit to you tonight to serve one term as your governor." The "common sense" meaning was plain, like Murphy's migrant remark. But if you parse the words, as I did, you'll see it could actually mean nothing. See Spadea's comment today.
Some NJ schools are delaying opening Monday because of the Super Bowl. www.politico.com/newjerseypla...
February 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Some NJ schools are delaying opening Monday because of the Super Bowl. www.politico.com/newjerseypla...
Judge dismisses NJ's climate change lawsuit against oil companies.
February 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Judge dismisses NJ's climate change lawsuit against oil companies.
It's now harder to get on the ballot in NJ. Gov. Murphy just signed a bill increasing the number of petition signatures required.
February 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It's now harder to get on the ballot in NJ. Gov. Murphy just signed a bill increasing the number of petition signatures required.
Since December 9, the Absury Park Press has used photos of two helicopters and an American Airlines jet over its "drone' articles. No matter how hard I rag on them. The airplane, at the very least, is painfully obvious.
January 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Since December 9, the Absury Park Press has used photos of two helicopters and an American Airlines jet over its "drone' articles. No matter how hard I rag on them. The airplane, at the very least, is painfully obvious.
An incredible injustice
January 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
An incredible injustice
Great. Now congestion pricing is causing heart disease. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/26/n...
January 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Great. Now congestion pricing is causing heart disease. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/26/n...
I'm scared of societal upheaval AI could bring about if millions of people lose their jobs. I hate where social media has taken us. I never thought I'd be a luddite. But here I am, thanking my wife every day for opening a bookshop that goes against the tech tide.
January 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I'm scared of societal upheaval AI could bring about if millions of people lose their jobs. I hate where social media has taken us. I never thought I'd be a luddite. But here I am, thanking my wife every day for opening a bookshop that goes against the tech tide.
Left: How Bill Spadea characterized a Jan. 6 rioter he just hosted on his show. Right: Descriptions of the video from that day that the rioter posted himself, then deleted, according to the criminal complaint.
January 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Left: How Bill Spadea characterized a Jan. 6 rioter he just hosted on his show. Right: Descriptions of the video from that day that the rioter posted himself, then deleted, according to the criminal complaint.
Loved walking the dog this morning. Even he, a pyrenees, was like 'wtf?'
January 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Loved walking the dog this morning. Even he, a pyrenees, was like 'wtf?'
The big hearing on George Norcross' motion to dismiss his corruption indictment is tomorrow. Here's how Norcross spent the weekend.
January 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The big hearing on George Norcross' motion to dismiss his corruption indictment is tomorrow. Here's how Norcross spent the weekend.
This came in the mail with Gus's (the big one) therapy dog license. Note that the "please" is underlined.
January 12, 2025 at 1:32 AM
This came in the mail with Gus's (the big one) therapy dog license. Note that the "please" is underlined.
One of the many things I love about growing weed is giving out eighths as Christmas gifts. What costs me ~$2-$3 to grow would cost the recipients $40-$60 at a dispensary. They think I'm being generous, but I'm actually not. Suckers.
December 19, 2024 at 4:32 PM
One of the many things I love about growing weed is giving out eighths as Christmas gifts. What costs me ~$2-$3 to grow would cost the recipients $40-$60 at a dispensary. They think I'm being generous, but I'm actually not. Suckers.
Josh Gottheimer faked his Spotify wrapped to make all his top songs Springsteen. Here's the online footprint of real Springsteen super fan Chris Christie from the Napster era www.politico.com/states/new-j...
December 11, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Josh Gottheimer faked his Spotify wrapped to make all his top songs Springsteen. Here's the online footprint of real Springsteen super fan Chris Christie from the Napster era www.politico.com/states/new-j...
I do not believe the lieutenant governor has the authority to issue pardons while the governor is in New Jersey. I will consult the law on this. If I'm right, I will make sure the turkey is dealt with.
November 26, 2024 at 1:51 AM
I do not believe the lieutenant governor has the authority to issue pardons while the governor is in New Jersey. I will consult the law on this. If I'm right, I will make sure the turkey is dealt with.
My amazing Gus just passed his therapy dog test! He is now accepting appointments for hugs.
November 20, 2024 at 1:32 AM
My amazing Gus just passed his therapy dog test! He is now accepting appointments for hugs.