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November Fri, 1991

Governor Brendan Byrne on New Jersey Tonight (1991)

November 1, 1991 episode of New Jersey Tonight featuring former Governor Brendan Byrne The show is hosted by Mary Cummings and features call-in questions from listeners. (25:53)

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October Mon, 1990

Christine Todd Whitman on a Potential Run for Governor (1990)

In a clip from an interview with Michael Aron and Kent Manahan before an October 1990 debate in her Senate race against Bill Bradley, Christine Todd Whitman is asked about her reported desire to someday run for governor. Whitman says that if she is in the Senate, she will not run for governor. (1:16)

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September Mon, 1989

First Gubernatorial General Election Debate Between James Courter and James Florio (1989)

The first general election gubernatorial debate between Congressmen James Courter (R) and Jim Florio (D), held on September 25, 1989 and sponsored by WWOR-TV and the Asbury Park Press. Footage includes Michael Aron's post-debate interview of political consultant Roger Ailes and Congressman Robert Torricelli. (1:03:27)

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January Sun, 1989

Candidate Responses to the Second Democratic Primary Gubernatorial Debate (1989)

Footage of Democratic gubernatorial candidates Barbara Boggs Sigmund, James Florio, and Alan Karcher discussing their performances following the second debate in the 1989 Democratic gubernatorial primary. (11:08)

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October Wed, 1985

Gubernatorial General Election Debate Between Tom Kean and Peter Shapiro

October 23, 1985 general election debate between incumbent Governor Thomas Kean (R) and challenger Peter Shapiro (D). (55:48)

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March Mon, 1985

Jim Florio Discusses His Decision Not To Run For Governor (1985)

Then-Representative Jim Florio answers questions on March 25, 1985 about his decision not to challenge incumbent Governor Tom Kean in New Jersey's 1985 gubernatorial election. (4:11)

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October Sun, 1981

Third Gubernatorial Debate Between Tom Kean and Jim Florio (1981)

October 18, 1981 gubernatorial general election debate between candidates Tom Kean (R) and Jim Florio (D), held at Glassboro State College. (1:00:05)

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October Thu, 1981

Second Gubernatorial Debate Between Tom Kean and Jim Florio (1981)

October 1, 1981 general election debate between candidates Tom Kean (R) and Jim Florio (D). (58:17)

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March Sat, 1981

“McLaughlin’s Beat” Episode on Jim Florio’s Potential Candidacy for Governor (1981)

March 21, 1981 episode of McLaughlin's beat, hosted by John McGlaughlin, discussing then-Congressman James Florio's potential run for governor. Florio is a guest of the show. (28:00)

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November Tue, 1977

Governor Brendan Byrne’s Election Night Victory Speech (1977)

November 8, 1977 footage of Brendan T. Byrne's victory speech after defeating Republican nominee State Senator Ray Bateman by 300,000 votes, winning re-election as governor. (9:39)

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