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Strike negotiations not over, Union makes counter-offer

Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 3:50 pm - by Alan Tu

It’s Our Money blog reports that the Transport Workers Union Local 234 has a made a counter proposal to SEPTA’s latest offer. Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, who is part of the negotiations, said earlier today that the two sides reached a tentative deal.

TWU members went on strike on Tuesday halting bus, trolley and subway service in Philadelphia. The SEPTA board and the union members were scheduled to vote on the tentative deal this afternoon.

But it appears the union wants something better. Now, SEPTA has to decide whether to accept the union’s latest demands.


Gov Rendell: SEPTA makes new offer to the union

Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 1:30 pm - by Alan Tu

Governor Ed Rendell speaking on WHYY’s Radio Times this morning said that the SEPTA Board has revised its original contract offer and that now it’s up the union leadership to decide if it’s acceptable. Rendell said the changes were non-economic, adding that the SEPTA Board has made it clear that they don’t have anymore money to throw in. Rendell says if the deal is accepted the strike could be over before the afternoon commute.

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99% precincts: Christie beats Corzine 49% to 45%

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 1:15 am - by Alan Tu

November 04, 2009 - 12:08AM ET (i) = incumbent = winner = runoff
Governor - General
6242 of 6305 Precincts Reporting - 99%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Christie, Chris GOP 1,135,181 49%
Corzine, Jon (i) Dem 1,033,522 45%
Daggett, Christopher Ind 132,245 6%
Kaplan, Kenneth Ind 4,588 0%
Steele, Gary Ind 3,448 0%
Cullen, Jason Ind 2,682 0%
Meiswinkle, David Ind 2,472 0%
Petris, Kostas Ind 2,426 0%
Pason, Gregory Ind 1,978 0%
Stein, Gary Ind 1,564 0%
Leinsdorf, Joshua Ind 996 0%
Lindsay, Alvin Ind 725 0%


Chris Daggett concedes after winning only 5%

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 12:42 am - by Alan Tu

The man who The New York Times said stole the show during the first gubernatorial debate in New Jersey has conceded.

Pre-election polls showed Independent gubernatorial candidate Chris Daggett attracting up to 20% of the voters. But when it finally came down to the election booth many of his supporters abandoned him in what was believed to be a tight race between Democrat Governor Jon Corzine and Republican Christopher Christie.

In the end, with two-thirds of the state’s precincts reporting results, Daggett attracted about 5 percent of the vote. He made his concession speech shortly before 10 p.m.

Daggett’s initial popularity surpirsed many political observers in the Garden State. He even won the endorsement of the state’s most influential newspaper.


Republican wins governor’s race in New Jersey

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 12:04 am - by Alan Tu

November 03, 2009 - 10:55PM ET (i) = incumbent = winner = runoff
Governor - General
5793 of 6305 Precincts Reporting - 92%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Christie, Chris GOP 1,040,715 49%
Corzine, Jon (i) Dem 942,147 44%
Daggett, Christopher Ind 116,781 6%
Kaplan, Kenneth Ind 3,819 0%
Steele, Gary Ind 2,936 0%
Cullen, Jason Ind 2,436 0%
Petris, Kostas Ind 2,248 0%
Meiswinkle, David Ind 2,123 0%
Pason, Gregory Ind 1,617 0%
Stein, Gary Ind 1,383 0%
Leinsdorf, Joshua Ind 862 0%
Lindsay, Alvin Ind 576 0%


Dana Redd elected Mayor of Camden, NJ

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 11:23 pm - by Alan Tu

Senator/Councilwoman and Mayor-elect Dana Redd

Senator/Councilwoman and Mayor-elect Dana Redd

Dana Redd will be the next Mayor of Camden. She is a dual officer holder serving as both a Camden City Council member and a State Senator. The state has since ended the practice but politicians who held two offices before February 1, 2008 are allowed to finish their terms. Redd, a Democrat, will replace Mayor Gwendolyn Faison who did not seek re-election.

Camden is a distressed city. It is one of the state’s poorest communities and has a high crime rate. As a result, the State of New Jersey began a supervisory role over Camden since 2002.  State control of Camden is set to expire in 2012.

Mayor - Camden - General
33 of 40 Precincts Reporting - 83%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Redd, Dana Dem 4,737 84%
Cordero, Angel Ind 555 10%
Feliz, Roberto Ind 220 4%
Parker, Mujiba Ind 148 3%


Star Ledger declares Republican Christopher Christie winner in NJ Governor’s race

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 11:15 pm - by Alan Tu

Chris Christie (right) pictured here with his running mate Sheriff Kim Guadagno

Chris Christie (right) pictured here with his running mate Sheriff Kim Guadagno

November 03, 2009 - 10:10PM ET (i) = incumbent = winner

Governor - General
4519 of 6305 Precincts Reporting - 72%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Christie, Chris GOP 878,955 50%
Corzine, Jon (i) Dem 775,526 44%
Daggett, Christopher Ind 95,766 5%
Kaplan, Kenneth Ind 3,212 0%
Steele, Gary Ind 2,350 0%
Cullen, Jason Ind 1,975 0%
Petris, Kostas Ind 1,963 0%
Meiswinkle, David Ind 1,800 0%
Pason, Gregory Ind 1,368 0%
Stein, Gary Ind 1,025 0%
Leinsdorf, Joshua Ind 781 0%
Lindsay, Alvin Ind 496 0%



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