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Corzine, Like Economy, Lags in New Jersey
STATE—Gov. Jon Corzine’s standing with the New Jersey public is suffering along with the economy. According to the most recent poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind, 40 percent of voters approve of the job Corzine is doing while 46 percent disapprove—a reversal from January when 46 percent approved and 40 percent disapproved. “The governor... »
Rahway Republican Chair Endorses Lonegan
RAHWAY – Republican municipal chairman Patrick Cassio endorsed former Bogota mayor Steve Lonegan as his choice to be New Jersey’s next governor on Wednesday. “The only way we’re going to change the way things are in New Jersey is to elect someone who has been a small town mayor, who knows the common person... »
Lonegan Launches Gubernatorial Campaign
EDISON – At a Monday afternoon press conference attended by approximately 60 supporters and members of the press, conservative Republican and anti-tax advocate Steve Lonegan announced that he would run for governor next year. Lonegan is determined to slash the size of government – and government spending—by 20 percent through layoffs, eliminating... »
Bramnick Bashed By Republican Right
UNION COUNTY—Assemblyman Jon Bramnick says Republicans in New Jersey should not campaign on family values, but several conservatives groups are calling the lawmaker’s statements “divisive and offensive.” Bramnick made strategy comments after declaring that he favors out-going U.S. Attorney Chris Christie as the GOP nominee in next year’s governor’s race. “When we try to... »
A Hypothetical Corzine v. Christie Matchup: Battle of the Titans
By Michael M. Shapiro Will Gov. Corzine decide not to seek re-election and instead serve in the Obama administration in some capacity? Will Chris Christie decline to seek the governorship or will he lose in a Republican primary? A betting man would say that Corzine and Christie are the most likely candidates to run in... »
New Jersey Democrats In Trouble
By Michael M. Shapiro New Jersey Democrats are basking in the glory of a solid national Democratic showing; however, closer to home, the prospects for this coming election are currently not looking rosy. They have good reason to be concerned. Millions of people throughout our nation have unrealistically high expectations for President-elect Obama. A... »
Toss Up: Corzine or Christie?
By Michael M. Shapiro Gov. Corzine may have an upside down 40%-51% approval rating; however, he is still in a dead heat with current United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Chris Christie, in a hypothetical matchup for the 2009 gubernatorial election. This disclosure is not new. In August, a poll showed... »
Corzine Ratings Drift Sideways; Views of State Drift Down
STATE—Two-thirds of New Jersey voters say their state is on the wrong track, but they split on their assessment of Gov. Jon Corzine. According to the most recent poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind, just 23% of registered voters say the state is headed in the right direction, a new low during the governor’s... »
Christie’s Probe Of Katz May Cause Him More Harm Than Good
By Michael M. Shapiro The conventional wisdom is that the recently announced federal probe into the dealings of former Corzine friend, Carla Katz, with the local CWA which she had led, will score United States Attorney Chris Christie political points with Republicans, Independents, and some anti-Corzine Democrats. Gov. Corzine has been battling to keep... »
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