ELEPHANTS OUTSPENT DONKEYS IN 2011

Republicans in New Jersey outspent their democratic opponents during the key 2011 elections in the Garden State.  New campaign finance figures released just before the weekend show republicans spent $8.4 million on elections last year, while democrats spent $7.1 million.  Republican strategists say their party is again on solid ground thanks to the leadership from Governor Chris Christie.  The 2011 expenditures by the republican party are 28 percent higher than they were just four years ago.