Winners

Losers

Raymond Lesniak

The longtime State Senator, now the author of a book on the elimination of New Jersey's Death Penalty, gets a huge crowd at his book signing.

Bill Cahir

The former Newhouse newspaper reporter who covered N.J. politics lost his bid for the Democratic nomination for Congress in Pennsylvania this week.

Frank Lautenberg

The Democratic U.S. Senator wins endorsements this wek from Garden State Equality, the Sierra Club, and a nationally prominent anti-war group.

VIRGINIA NOVRIT

The former Mayor of Barnaget is sentenced to 3 years in prison for her role in a $5 million mortgage scheme.

Bob Janiszewski

The former Hudson County Executive goes free today, ending a three-year prison term.

Megan Ward

The Sussex County Democratic Chairwoman is charged with drunk driving.

Joyce Michaelson

The Montclair mayoral candidate gets the endorsement of Senate President Richard Codey.

Atlantic City

More subpoenas are issued in a city that has faced dozens of ethical challenges in recent years.

JAVIER INCLAN

Gov., Jon "Zero Tolerance/Hold Me Accountable" Corzine's Deputy Chief of Staff is still employed this week.

Joseph Pennacchio

The GOP U.S. Senate candidate loses a legal challenge to get Dick Zimmer off the ballot.