NY Times: NJ GOP Gov. Christie 'Blustery and Bellicose', CT Dem Gov. W

February 16th, 2011 3:33 PM
David Halbfinger’s Wednesday New York Times profile of Connecticut’s newly elected Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy favorably compared him to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who is winning fans for his insistence on budget discipline and his outspoken challenges to unions: “In Tackling Connecticut’s Finances, New Governor Criticizes Peer’s Approach.” Reporter Halbfinger let Malloy…

New York's Junior Senator Gets Halbfinger's Hurrahs in the New York Ti

December 24th, 2010 6:58 AM
The New York Times put its full weight behind liberal New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on the front page on Thursday, after she fought for open homosexuality in the military and a measure extending health care to first responders to the 9/11 attacks. In this article, it's clear they're happiest about her gay advocacy. Reporter David Halbfinger hailed a new heroine in explicitly gushy terms:…