Peter Woolley

Christie Linked to Walker as Rule Changes Anger Workers

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, whose cutback of public-employee compensation two years ago made him a national model of Republican strength, now is trying to scrap century-old civil-service rules.

Christie Weight-Loss Step May Be Key If White House-Bound

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s acknowledgment of having secret stomach surgery may reassure voters who’ve wondered whether he’s fit to be president.

Christie’s Prospects Clouded by Sandy as Cuomo Solidifies Status

For two weeks after Hurricane Sandy ravaged New York and New Jersey, Governors Andrew Cuomo and Chris Christie traded business attire for crisis-mode casual as they held briefings, toured the destruction in helicopters and pushed power companies to get the lights on.

Christie Raised ‘Unprecedented’ Cash While Weighing 2012 Race

Chris Christie’s fund-raising swing through western states last month brought in at least $530,000 as former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft and a Stifel Financial Corp. co-chairman helped the New Jersey governor shatter the out-of-state fundraising record.

Christie's Job-Approval Rating Survives New Jersey Budget Cuts, Poll Shows

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie still wins approval from almost half of the state’s voters even as he cuts budgets, according to a Fairleigh Dickinson University poll.

Christie Apologizes After Civil-Rights Remarks Turn Into Weapon for Foes

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who once urged reporters to “take the bat out” on a 76-year- old legislator, called union leaders “political thugs,” and a lawmaker “numbnuts,” is saying he’s sorry for his latest remarks.

Christie Approval at Record High as Voters Cite State Direction

Republican Governor Chris Christie, entering the second half of his first term, remains at record- high approval ratings among New Jersey voters as he presses lawmakers for a 10 percent income-tax cut, a survey shows.

Democrats Backing Christie Buoy Governor as N.J. Trails

Chris Christie, the first Republican elected New Jersey governor since 1997, owes much of his record popularity to Democrats.

Christie Trails Obama by 6 Points in 2012 Poll, PublicMind Says

Chris Christie , the first-term New Jersey governor who says he won’t run for the White House in 2012, trailed President Barack Obama by six percentage points in a head-to-head matchup, according to a nationwide survey.

Christie's Approval Was 53% at End of First Year, New Jersey Survey Shows

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie gets a positive job rating from more than half the state’s voters as he closes his first year in office, according to a Fairleigh Dickinson University poll.

"He's made it clear that he supports the concept and the preservation of unions, but he's made it equally clear that some things need to change."

- Peter Woolley on May 09, 2013

New Jersey

Chris Christie

New York

Fannie Mae Profiting as Market Middleman Angers Lenders

Most U.S. Stocks Fall as Investors Weigh Data, Stimulus

U.S. Stocks Pare Early Losses as Commodities Extend Slump

P&G Says A.G. Lafley Rejoins as Chairman, CEO

Wal-Mart Plasters Stores With Green Dots to Stay Stocked