“Only an independent Governor can make the nonpartisan decisions that face the state to benefit the public interest, not special interests,’’ Daggett said. “While we don’t always agree, the Sierra Club knows that I decide issues based on the best science and public policy, balancing environmental protection and economic development.

Chris Daggett unveiled his platform for overhauling the public education system in New Jersey, a plan that holds teachers more accountable by eliminating lifetime tenure and abolishing a controversial “back door’’ policy that allows failing pupils to earn a high school diploma.

Daggett bashes national groups flushing New Jersey politics with money meant to skirt campaign finance reforms.

In comments reflecting Chris Daggett’s own sentiments, Gov. Jon Corzine agreed with the independent gubernatorial candidate that both Republicans and Democrats too often put their own personal interests ahead of the public’s interest.

Chris Daggett, our independent candidate for Governor, today selected as his choice for lieutenant governor, veteran educator Dr. Frank J. Esposito, a former top administrator at Kean University and an early pioneer in developing new school choice programs

Chris Daggett provides a declaration of independence for New Jersey voters. Published July 21st.

Chris Daggett, independent candidate for Governor, today accepted an invitation from the League of Women Voters of New Jersey to appear in a debate to be held by the nonpartisan organization during prime-time television. He is also looking forward to participating in the two debates officially sanctioned by the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC).

Chris Daggett today filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) for public matching funds, making him the first independent candidate for Governor in New Jersey history to reach the $340,000 threshold to qualify for public matching money and gain a spot in the official debates….

New Jersey’s primary results underscore just how unhappy voters are with the candidates selected by the Republican and Democratic parties and shows they are looking for a viable alternative in the fall election, according to Chris Daggett, independent candidate for Governor.

“People are out of their jobs, they are losing their homes, they are very dispirited,” Daggett told New Jersey Network’s Michael Aron in an interview during NJN’s coverage of the June….