NJ reporters break down some major political stories

Interview: Pollsters Ashley Koning and Patrick Murray

Two candidates running for U.S. Senate met to discuss top issues for NJ voters

Interview: Spencer Kent, investigative reporter on "Project Extreme" series

Interview: Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute

Interview: Charles Stile, NorthJersey.com columnist and anchor Briana Vannozzi processed the news in real time

In Congress rank has privileges and that's based on seniority

Interview: Benjamin J. Hulac, NJ Spotlight News’ correspondent in Washington

Advocates highlight pervasive lack of acceptance

Plenty of political candidates and would-be candidates show up

Will a new candidate turn on the Democrats' political machine?

Interview: Matt Arco, NJ Advance Media

Former governor forced to resign in 2004 looking for political redemption in 2025

Interview: Polling experts Patrick Murray and Ashley Koning

Democrats even expanded their majority in the Assembly

Interview: Political strategists Bill Palatucci and Julie Roginsky

But there’s consensus in Trenton on their importance as policy issues

Fellow Republicans have condemned social media posts by Sen. Ed Durr in 3rd District race

Menendez resists a chorus of calls for his resignation