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POLITICS: NJ elects a Republican governor

Christie handily defeats Corzine

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 6:36 AM EST

Polls closed at 8 p.m. The following Central Jersey� results are in:

Lawrence:� Greg Puliti (D), 4,708, and James Kownacki (D), 4,367, defeat Rick Miller (R), 4,136, and Ginny Bigley (R), 3,896.

Jamesburg: Tom Busco, 650, and Gregory Newton, 611, defeat� Russell White, 581,� and Joe Howard,� 550.

Cranbury:� David Cook (D), 815, and James Taylor (R), 760, defeat Dan Mulligan (R), 684, and Glenn Johnson (D), 614

East Windsor:� Al Rosenberg (D),� 3,563,� Perry Shapiro (D),� 3,539, and Hector Duke (D),� 3,383, defeat� Aaron Sears (R), 2,784, and Michael Winkler (R),� 2,769

Hightstown:� Larry Quattrone (D), 786, and� Dimitri Musing (D), 779,� defeat� Skye Gilmartin (R), 570, and Esther Velazquez (R),� 529

� Hillsborough: Carl Suraci (R), 6,730, and Bob Wagner (R), 6,706, defeat� James Farley (D), 4,066, and Bill Rossi (D),� 3,983

Bordentown Township : Anita DiMattia (R), 1506, defeats Stephen Monson (D), 1,261; Mike Dauber (R), 1,412, and Jim Cann (D), 1,349, await 155 write-in ballots to determine second winner.

Chesterfield: Mike Hlubik (R), 1,001, ran unopposed.

Fieldsboro, Ed Tyler (D), 147, defeats Stephanie Berry (R), 65 for mayor. For Borough Council,� Amy Telford (D), 146, and Andrew Weber (D), 142, retain their seats.

Florence: Frank K. Baldorossi (D), 891, defeats Craig H. Wilkie (R), 737.� David B. Woolston (R), 699, defeats Kimberly Smith (D), 478.� Jerry Sandusky (R), 720, defeats Laura J. Taylor (D), 435.

Mansfield: Robert Higgins (R), 2,048 and Alfred Clark (R) 2,014, both win three-year terms.

New Hanover: Rich Koshak (R), 221, and Patrick Murphy (R), 200, defeat� Salvatore Schiano Jr. (D), 115.�

North Hanover, Michael Moscatiello (R), 906, and Bill Tilton (R), 886, defeat Timothy Palmer (D), 480, and Kim South (D), 503.

Plumsted:� Mike McCue (R), 1,847, and Eric Sorchik (R), 1,775,� defeat Mitch Geier (D), 815

Allentown:� Dan Wimer (R), 368, and� Margaret Rose (R), 352,� defeat Wayne Smith (D), 259, and Robert Johnson (D),� 247.

South Brunswick:� John O'Sullivan (R), 5,244 defeats� Mac Shah (D), 5,069.

Manville: Richard Onderko (R), 1,401, and Sherri Lynn, 1,384, defeat Ron Skirkanish (D), 1,077, and Joe Lukac (D), 989

Lambertville:� David Del Vecchio (D), 1,138, defeats Daniel Marley (R), 578, for mayor

West Amwell:� George Fisher (R), 703, defeats Ron Shapella (D), 526

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Pay up wrote on Nov 5, 2009 8:42 AM:

" People :
You need tax dollars to pay the bills.

Your taxes are not going down, and you must find a way to find more money to pay for the schools and town services.

Not everyone is helping to pay.

You must charge apartment renters something to send their dchildren to our schools, a fee for town services. Not fair that property owners are the only ones paying.
If you dont do something then stop complaoning and pay up.

Your taxes are not coming down.

New schools are being built, no $$$ limit -architects want their name on a new design and project- use a model and save mony ,if not pay up. "

T wrote on Nov 4, 2009 8:06 AM:

" I'm putting the deposit down on my vacation home. I'll be able to afford it now that my property taxes will drop so much under Christie.

Oh and pigs will now have wings and fly! "

Stan wrote on Nov 4, 2009 7:43 AM:

" YES WE DID! "

THE EDITORS wrote on Nov 3, 2009 11:19 PM:

" Republican Chris Christie has declared victory in the New Jersey gubernatorial race, telling exuberant supporters: "Hey New Jersey, we did it."

The Gov.-elect described his congratulatory phone call from Gov. Jon S. Corzine as "gracious" and expressed appreciation for Mr. Corzine's pledge of "a smooth transition."

Latest vote counts give Mr. Christie 49 percent of the vote, to 44 percent for Gov. Corzine and 6 percent for Independent Chris Daggett. "

THE EDITORS wrote on Nov 3, 2009 10:59 PM:

" Gov. Jon S. Corzine has conceded, describing his congratulatory phone call to Republican Chris Christie and characterizing the Gov-elect's response as "gracious." Mr. Corzine said: "We will work hard together to make sure the transition is smooth." "

THE EDITORS wrote on Nov 3, 2009 10:43 PM:

" CHRISTIE DEFEATS CORZINE. Republican Chris Christie has defeated Democratic Gov. Jon S. Corzine. Latest reports of the vote count give Mr. Christie leading with 48 percent of the vote to Mr. Corzine's 45 percent and 7 percent for Independent candidate Chris Daggett. "

John Saccenti, The Princeton Packet wrote on Nov 3, 2009 10:26 PM:

" PLAINSBORO RESULTS: According to the Middlesex County Clerk's office, Democrat Neil J. Lewis received 2,354 votes and Democrat Nuran Nabi received 2,194 votes. The two edged out Republican Paul O'Brien, who received 1,494 votes, for a seat on the Township Committee. "

John Saccenti, The Princeton Packet wrote on Nov 3, 2009 10:21 PM:

" WEST WINDSOR RESULTS: According to the Mercer County Clerk's office, Dianne Ciccone defeated Andrew Hersh for the final year of an unexpired term on the West Windsor Township Council. Ms. Ciccone received 2,289 votes while Mr. Hersh received 1,659 votes. "

Lauren Otis, The Princeton Packet wrote on Nov 3, 2009 10:14 PM:

" PRINCETON TOWNSHIP RESULTS: Running unopposed, Princeton Township Committee members Chad Goerner and Liz Lempert, chalked up victories for their two seats, and Gov. Jon Corzine received more than double the votes of Chris Christie, according to preliminary figures released by Princeton Township's Clerk.
Gov. Corzine, a Democrat, received 3,302 votes, Republican challenger Mr. Cristie received 1,450 votes, and Independent Chris Daggett received 299, according to the preliminary township tally.
Mr. Goerner received 3,484 votes and Ms. Lempert received 3,521. Both are Democrats.
Public question #1, earmarking $400 million for open space preservation, received 3,189 yes votes and 919 no votes in the township, according to preliminary figures. "

Lauren Otis, The Princeton Packet wrote on Nov 3, 2009 10:06 PM:

" PRINCETON BOROUGH RESULTS: According to preliminary figures from the Princeton Borough Clerk's office, Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine handily beat out Republican challenger Chris Christie at the Princeton Borough polls. Councilman Kevin Wilkes and Jenny Crumiller, both Democrats, also far outpaced Republican Linda Sipprelle to take the two seats on Borough Council up for grabs.
Mr. Wilkes received 1,469 votes, Ms. Crumiller 1,409 and Ms. Sipprelle 668, according to the preliminary borough tally.
Gov. Corzine received 1,519 votes in the borough, Mr. Christie 526 and Independent Chris Daggett 123, according to preliminary figures.
Public question #1, earmarking $400 million for open space preservation, received 1,347 yes votes and 359 nos in Princeton Borough. "

Kristine Snodgrass, The Princeton Packet wrote on Nov 3, 2009 9:57 PM:

" MONTGOMERY RESULTS: The following results are in for the Montgomery Township Committee race:

Mark Caliguire (R), 3,735, and Thom Carter (R), 3,475, defeat Michael Fedun (D), 3,074, and Keith Hovey (D), 2,853. "

Tia wrote on Nov 3, 2009 7:11 PM:

" Just heard they are tied. Everyone please go vote. The polls close at 8 pm. "

Live Out West wrote on Nov 3, 2009 5:50 PM:

" I hope that the real estate taxes and other state taxes can be controlled as many fine people and businesses are leaving NJ for Pennsylvania and other states. Can you blame someone for not wanting to pay high inheritance taxes. it is no wonder they move to Florida or Nevada or Wyoming. NJ is a great state but the tax burden is terrible. "

Sandra wrote on Nov 3, 2009 5:33 PM:

" Our State can't afford to have Corzine again. We have the highest taxes in the nation. This is a deep blue State, let's start changing the color. Every republican needs to get off the sofa and go vote. It could be that close. "

1 more for CHRISTIE wrote on Nov 3, 2009 5:04 PM:

" the absentee ballots smell of voter fraud,,,,mayoral races in NJ have been won by such in the not too distant past....God bless Chris and Sherriff Kim...Let's get the job done!!! "

KLF wrote on Nov 3, 2009 4:49 PM:

" Christie has my vote. Is this state in better shape since Corzine has been in office? NO. and it will deteriorate even more if he's elected into another term. Let's go with someone who says "change" and means it. "

Marina wrote on Nov 3, 2009 4:43 PM:

" I voted for Corzine. I listened to the debates and I didn't hear Christie lay out any plan for the buzz words that he throws out. Sure we all want lower property taxes and more jobs..but how would he accomplish this? Truthfully, I found Christie's weight to be a turnoff too. If the man can't get a handle on his waistline,how can he manage New Jersey's?Daggett seems reasonable,but unlikely to win. "

George wrote on Nov 3, 2009 4:36 PM:

" A vote is a vote for Jon Corzine "

eLLA wrote on Nov 3, 2009 3:57 PM:

" going to give Christie a chance... can it get worse than is already is in NJ? "

THE EDITORS wrote on Nov 3, 2009 3:22 PM:

" The polls are open and the election watch begins. Share your thoughts and observations as races throughout New Jersey --including a tight contest for governor-- are being decided through the day and into the evening. "

Schoolboard Member wrote on Nov 2, 2009 1:30 PM:

" I am voting for Chris Christie.

Jon Corzine is nothing short of a shill for the labor unions.

To have an intimate relationship with someone sitting across the bargaining table (Carla Katz) is simply inexcusable.

He is all things evil. "

Todd F wrote on Nov 2, 2009 12:08 PM:

" A vote for Christie will send a huge message to an establishment that has done nothing but work to ensure democratic voting blocks in perpetuity... all at the expense of NJ citizens. Corzine is a bum! We cannot re-elect someone that will raise our taxes even further! Fool me once, shame on you... fool me twice.... Shame on me! "

Taxpayer wrote on Nov 2, 2009 10:50 AM:

" I truly understand the disappointment with Christie and his "no proposal" campaign . . . sat on what he/they thought was an insurmountable lead based on general discontentment with NJ taxes/spending and Corzine's sliminess.
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But before he was nominated, remember Christie was EXTREMELY powerful and effective -- an amazing record of indicting and convicting 100's of crooked politicians throughout the State. Would have nailed McGreevey too.
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And he refused to supplicate before the "stand behind the children as we extort the local taxpayers" NJEA for an endorsement that of course was never going to come to him.
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But, to me, getting rid of the incumbent, except for very few of our officials, is the most important thing. The Codey-Coleman-Corzine Democrats have meant continued high spending, extra high pensions for the politically connected and a continuing exodus of jobs and taxpaying wage earners from NJ.
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While I don't know if NJ's Republicans truly have a better plan, they deserve a chance. Dump Corzine. Dump Bonnie Coleman.
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They've done a lousy job and don't deserve to be rehired. Sigh, yes, I will vote for Christie. "

Roberto wrote on Nov 2, 2009 9:38 AM:

" Daggett gets my vote. Jon Corzine has been a failure and Christie says he will cut spending but won't say what he will cut. Daggett laid out his plans. It is time to give an Independent a shot because Democrats and Republicans are unable to get the job done. "

Pooja wrote on Nov 2, 2009 9:31 AM:

" Corzine must go. Simple. We need a governor who will stand up to the unions. People are losing their jobs and their homes, and many are going without salary increases. But unions expect raises--it's always more! more! more! with them. Break the back of the unions. End the practice of teachers and state employees cashing in their unused sick time when they retire. Adopt a "use it or lose it" policy. It will save the state millions.
There are many ways to cut spending and increase revenue for the state. We need a governor with the spine to make the necessary decisions for the good of the people of New Jersey. Corzine is not that person. "

OverTAXed in wrote on Oct 31, 2009 11:11 PM:

" This Tuesday we voters have the best opportunity to send a message to our elected officials about all the problems we have here in NJ. This is a serious responsibility please dont forget about some of the poor voting and bad decisions that our local officials have made in the past few years that have raised our taxes, made it harder to send our kids to NJ schools and caused many of our employers to move out of NJ.

I'd like to talk about one that is particularly damaging for NJ, its a new tax called COAH3 that our Gov Corzine promotes at the cost of loosing more jobs and higher property taxes for all.

If your not familiar with COAH3 its a mandated buildup of tax subsidized housing in each township in NJ. The idea is honorable, but our implementation very flawed. More then 100 municipalities in NJ have filed a lawsuit against this, including all townships in Central NJ, like Princeton, West Windsor, S Brunswick, Hamilton, Monroe, Cranbury, Plainsboro, etc.

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2008/06/nj_towns_mobilizing_against_ne.html

S Brunswick 4,068 Subsidized Houses
Hamilton 2,704 Subsidized Houses
W Windsor 2,711 Subsidized Houses
Plainsboro 1,778 Subsidized Houses
Cranbury 493 Subsidized Houses
Jamesburg 136 Subsidized Houses
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Total 17,940 more COAH houses in district 14

On average each new family who moves into these tax subsidized houses has on ave 2.3 children they send to the local schools, so our property taxes will have to rise to pay for the additional schools, roads, and government infrastructure for all these new families. Your township is forced to build these homes right after the Nov elections, since its an unfunded mandate, your own local property taxes will have to pay for most of the building of these homes, and support infrastructure.

Ask yourselves, why do only a lucky few who win the COAH lottery get to buy a new home in your own neighborhoods for 50%/70% less then you did? Why does Corzine support a failed program like COAH that only helps the construction unions and a very few lucky winners of the COAH lottery, at the expense of more property taxes for the rest of us homeowners in Central NJ?

COAH3 is also a tax on small and big business alike if they move to NJ to start a new business or even grow an existing one.

If you are fed up with higher taxes and wasteful spending in NJ because of all these unfunded mandates, vote Corzine and his Assembly supporters out of office like my wife and I will. He has done more harm then good for us hard working taxpayers of NJ. Join us to make a change in NJ government this November. " "

Stan wrote on Oct 31, 2009 5:51 PM:

" Denis, would you please get your facts straight! Corzine was on the Parkway (not turnpike) when he nearly died. He was racing to a photo op where Don Imus was apologizing to the Rutgers women's basketball team. Imagine how high his approval ratings would be if he made it! Dump the bum! "

John T wrote on Oct 31, 2009 1:29 PM:

" The editorial is the same old predictable GO OUT AND VOTE. I think that given the current grotesque ignorance of NJ voters, that is bad advice. The majority know nothing about the issues -they don't even know that the DEMS controlled Congress and made all the financial decisions during the meltdown. They don't know that Corzine's party is trying to cut money for Seniors or that his message seems unopposed because he has TONS of money to spend, and lies oft repeated take hold. No, I only want informed voters of both parties to vote. People who take the time to know what is going on, and not those who simply pull the "Big D" because a sound truck that comes around one every election tells them to while giving nothing in return. "

Stan wrote on Oct 31, 2009 8:49 AM:

" Dump Corzine in '09! He promised to lower taxes, then raised EVERY tax, including the sales tax by over 16%. Dump the bum! "

John wrote on Oct 30, 2009 9:17 PM:

" Let us see, we have how many counties is the state? And, we have how many school systems? Something needs to be done with that. We need one school system per county plus one for each big city, Camden, Newark, Trenton, Atlantic City, The Oranges, Elizabeth and Hoboken. Also we should have school year round so the teachers earn there big pay. Whom ever gets in they also have to deel with the Unions of the said workers. "

PrincetonNJ wrote on Oct 30, 2009 9:11 PM:

" I will not vote for corzine as I was not impressed with his leadership in the last 4 years. Although Christie may inherit a major budget issue for which I do not think he is prepared for, i truely believe he will continue to have politicans locked up and take away 100% of their pensions and lifetime benefits. I will vote for Christie just for that reason alone! NJ politicans are a national disgrace. "

Denis wrote on Oct 30, 2009 7:59 PM:

" The Gov. has little to do to claim his opponent has one set of rules for himself and another for others when he was tooling down the turnpike at 90+ mph and crashed. "

Tom From wrote on Oct 30, 2009 7:57 PM:

" The lies they talk about Christie are out of control, we need a change thats for sure so vote for Christie or quit complaining and put up with the Democrat Machine that is bleeding us to death. "

Sandra wrote on Oct 30, 2009 6:49 PM:

" Corzine needs to go. We have to take our State back. Let's not waste a vote on Daggert. He can't possibly win. Christie wants smaller government and lower taxes. He has my vote on Tuesday. "

Letscheck wrote on Oct 30, 2009 11:40 AM:

" Chris Christie is the only candidate who makes sense for NJ. "

Your hours up. wrote on Oct 29, 2009 10:55 PM:

" Vote for the fat guy, the bald guy or the other guy but anyone who thinks New Jersey's budget is going to be balanced without a tax increase needs to visit a guy with a notebook and a couch. "

Jake wrote on Oct 29, 2009 4:18 PM:

" It is so OBVIOUS this skunk is incapable of balancing a budget or making tough decisions that are "for the people" unless you are a political crony or are "rigged" in the system. This guy gives out Union increases then proposes closing the Department of Agriculture in the Garden state as his budget justification. And yet the deficit grows....ANYBODY BUT CORZINE !!!! See what CBS news disclosed about this Chicago Bankster Corzine http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/23/politics/main2842255.shtml $6M payoff to his CWA union boss ex-girlfriend to keep quiet when he was a senator. And just search his ties to the CWA Union and their financial gains while governer. "

m sheehan wrote on Oct 29, 2009 4:11 PM:

" NJ needs fresh leadership----Chris Christie--- to start the long painful process of reducing government involvement in our lives, eliminating over taxation, challenging incompetent and special interest focused legislators, and right-sizing the bloated state employment roles. We also need to reign in the unions, especially the NJEA, and insist with laws if necessary that it and our government representatives be accountable. Vote Christie! "

Apartment Renters wrote on Oct 29, 2009 3:57 PM:

" How many people rent apartments in NJ ? If 500,000 and you charge them a fee of $2,500 or $5,000 to help pay the cost of the school system , then the home owner-tax payer-mortgage payer-wont have to pay so much and the cost will will be shared by all.

Not fair if you are a renter and send 4-6 children to school and pay nothing. "

Mike wrote on Oct 29, 2009 3:57 PM:

" The record stands for itself. A so called "Democrat" who is an enemy of the environment. Let's close the
State parks and pass it to private "pals". Sierra Club sent out DOZENS of emails to protest his policies. And yet his Union buddies get raises. He is another "good ole Goldman Sach's" boy. So your anti-Bush and his Goldman Sach's boy Paulson? But your for Corzine? PICK A LANE !!!! More state jobs? New Jersey has earned the title as the worst state to operate a business in. So where will the money come from? I know, SELL THE STATE PARKS....This bum gave almost $500K of his "Goldman Sachs" money to a Bergen County political "Boss" who is now under three counts of federal felony corruption charges. Don't trust me; see what the NY Post said http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/corzine_cash_corruption_BsE5tKKPfJXuOL3CDxjVsJ THROW THIS BUM OUT!! "

Charge a wrote on Oct 29, 2009 3:51 PM:

" Charge a Fee to State Workers and we can raise some money for the State. "

Vote wrote on Oct 29, 2009 3:47 PM:

" Vote for Corzine:

Hire a few drivers and drive large trucks around the big cities & major highways with Jon Corzine for Gov.
signs.

We had a Chrisie in the past and we dont need a Cristie in the ( our ) future.

To much mud-has no backing from his Rep. side -how can you win. Put everyone in jail.

Need to charge a fee to apartment renters to raise money for our towns and schools.

Good luck.. "

debbiewingard wrote on Oct 29, 2009 2:54 AM:

" You can get instant medical insurance at the lowest price from http://bit.ly/39pFJx "

Enough wrote on Oct 28, 2009 4:40 PM:

" Corzine has had 4 years we can not afford another 4. His record speaks for itself. He failed!

NJ has high taxes because unions like the NJEA keep getting their membership salary increases not because of high paying private sector jobs. No where else in this country are salary's and pension plans for public employees this generous.

I have nothing against salary increases but when the State is billions of dollars in debt, the State unemployment level is at 9.8% (mostly private sector jobs lost) and homeowners are losing their homes like never before you don't tell your membership to fight for salary increases. NJEA President Joyce Powell is out of touch with reality.

The NJEA and other state union’s leadership need to look around at their communities. This isn’t the 1990's; people are losing their homes, just barely keeping their jobs and keeping food on the tables and yet the union leadership seems to think they're still entitled to salary increases.

If you're curious why taxes are high take a look at the public payroll. "

Close2theEdge wrote on Oct 28, 2009 11:37 AM:

" New Jersey has the high unemployment because it has the high paying jobs!

New Jersey has high taxes because it has one of the top educational systems in the United States.

Don't forget that you get what you pay for.

You want cheap? Try a Bush style government like the US of A has had for 8 of the past nine years!

We already have had a christie in the State House, we surely do not need another.

Give Governor Corzine four more years. "

T wrote on Oct 28, 2009 11:22 AM:

" Really? You call your own state a trash yard for corrupt politicians? If you think that is true then do something about it. Run for local office or actually read about and learn about the people you vote for. Don't fall for the stupid 30 sec TV ads. Learn, Vote, get involved, or live with your stupidity. "

John wrote on Oct 28, 2009 11:20 AM:

" No matter who comes into office they have too deal with the states senate and house. They are too much and they pad there own pockets. We need to cut the senseless spending "

Roger wrote on Oct 28, 2009 10:42 AM:

" Enough is enough.
Jon Corzine and Republican challenger Chris Christie ( 2 looses). Just put NJ up FOR SALE to Virginia, Maryland or New York for best offer and hope for the best offer. Canada might be interested, but the ROI would be questionable. NJ is nothing but a trash yard for corrupt politicians who can't compete in any other state in the US. "

Tom C wrote on Oct 28, 2009 10:33 AM:

" Misinformation seems to be the only information people want to hear regarding the state of the governers race. The NYT magazine had a great article last week about the real issues NJ faces. You can read it at http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/25/magazine/25corzine-t.html?_r=1&hpw "

SkG wrote on Oct 28, 2009 10:27 AM:

" I am an Independent who will be voting for Jon Corzine because I believe he makes the hard business decisions necessary for a better New Jersey while keeping his allegiance to the people he serves, He has consolidated state departments, sold state cars, negotiated pay cuts for many state workers, and closed office buildings. Recognizing the pension and health care bind that NJ is in as a result of previous administrations, he has capped pensions, asked state workers to contribute toward health care premiums, and increased their retirement age. Obviously, this doesn't make everyone happy. However, it shares the burden and makes for a much more fiscally responsible state.

At the same time under his leadership, much needed road and bridge projects are now under way with the help of TARP dollars. Classroom funding and performance has improved and the # of children that now have health insurance have increased. "

NJ Taxpayer wrote on Oct 28, 2009 10:00 AM:

" This entire campaign is a huge disappointment!

1) Corzine is a failure. He had 4 years and did nothing but cater to unions and corrupt friends. He has to go.

2) Daggett insists we still need to raise tax's and fee's to cover spending. This is no longer a viable option. The residence and businesses in this State can no longer absorb any more tax or fee increases. The residence and businesses have spoken. They’re moving out of State. Along with them they’re taking their tax ratable’s. NJ has the income it’s the spending that needs to be cut.

3) For the most part I agree with Christie but he has failed to point how he is going to save money.

The residence of NJ deserved a better campaign and more information. Out of all the Evils, Christie is the lesser of all evils. "

NJTaxpayer wrote on Oct 28, 2009 9:49 AM:

Jules wrote on Oct 28, 2009 9:40 AM:

" The welfare of the state is about much more than our individual taxes. Quality schools, broadly accessible health care, high quality infrastructure are all much more important to me than saving a thousand on my tax bill. If all you care about is low taxes, move to Oklahoma! New Jersey is a high services state, and that's one of the reasons we chose to live here. If you don't like it, leave! "

Arsenalguy wrote on Oct 28, 2009 9:10 AM:

" Know the facts: there are over 400,000 people suckling at the public nipple (state, county and local employees, not including their family members), and a total of about 2 million people who will vote in this election. That's 20% of the electorate who have a vested interest in the status quo...there is no hope for New Jersey, given the unfunded pension obligations PLUS salaries/wages, benefits, etc., unless we drastically prune this pernicious weed known as government. Daggett is a red herring designed to defeat Christie for Corzine, his old pal. Don't fall for the ruse. Vote out all Democrat assemblymen and state senators and elect Christie, or we will surely face bankruptcy in the next four years. "

Pooja wrote on Oct 28, 2009 8:59 AM:

" Corzine must go. Simple. Christie refused to release his plans if he were elected governor. I don't trust him at all. Chris Daggett is the best choice for NJ. He has a plan to lower property taxes, which as we all know are completely out of control. I'm voting for Daggett. He is our only hope for real, positive change in New Jersey. "

John T wrote on Oct 28, 2009 8:33 AM:

" With Corzine's high taxes, corruption. and support for the dismantling of America, a poorly thought out health care initiative, and ceding our sovereignty in the Cap and Trade Bill to incompetent though dangerous international leaders, how could anyone in their right mind want him back? Mark Levin's analysis of Obama before the election was seen as far-fetched, though EVERYTHING he said came to pass in the first year, and unbelievably even worse with many Marxists in the inner circle of the White House. Chris Christie was not my first choice as a challenger, but he looks mighty good now in comparison. "

Roberta wrote on Oct 27, 2009 11:31 PM:

" Corzine and Weinberg! Gov Corzine must be re-elected. We are in trying times and, as the previous comment said, he has a good relationship with the current administration. A new administration in NJ now will complicate things. However, my main reason for not voting for Christie is that he is not Pro Choice and even more than that, while Corzine does believe in a woman's right to choose, Christie seems to want to make abortions illegal and that scares me. Corzine cares - family leave, health insurance, preschool are all good things. "

Linda wrote on Oct 27, 2009 10:50 PM:

" I am voting for Jon Corzine. He is the best qualified candidate to get NJ through these hard economic times. Just this year, the budget adopted was 1.8 billion less than his 2006 budget.

He has an excellent relationship with the President & the majority in Congress which will help ensure NJ gets its fair share of aid. Under President Bush, NJ was neglected.

Corzine understands the importance of education & puts money into it. He successfully challenged the way schools got funding & now the money is distributed more fairly across the state. He's increassed classroom funding. Under him, performance standards were raised. He values early childhood education.

He expanded the eligibility for the Senior Freeze for property taxes which made 70,000 additional residents to get property tax relief.

He increased the by 90,000 the # of children who now have health insurance. Under him NJ got Family Leave.

He's a good job under under the most trying of times and will continue to do so. "

Independent Voter wrote on Oct 27, 2009 10:17 PM:

" Christie was named U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey in 2002. He drew national attention for his efforts in battling corruption. I appreciate his efforts. However, governing requires a completely different skill set. He may be a great governor but we can't afford to take the risk that he won't be up to the task. Re-tooling the entire State in the midst of the current economy is too risky.

Corzine a business executive and a U.S. Senator reshaped and resized state government,eliminated and consolidated departments, sold state cars, tore up gas cards and closed office buildings; reduced the state workforce by 7,000 employees; achieved additional savings by increasing the retirement age from 55 to 62, capping pensions, and asking state workers to contribute for the first time toward the cost of their health care. This year, he negotiated a 7.5 percent wage cut for public employees. No wonder so many people are mad at him. But he did this for the good of the entire state. It wasn’t malicious it was necessary. The budget that he signed into law on June 29th is $1.8 billion smaller than the first budget he signed in 2006 "

absentee wrote on Oct 27, 2009 9:25 PM:

" I just voted absentee = going away.
I'm a senior citizen and always voted, many times for the lesser of the two evils. This time I didn't vote at all for govenor. There should be a line on the ballots that say "None of the Above" "

JS wrote on Oct 27, 2009 9:18 PM:

" There is no way Daggett stands a chance and a vote for him is a vote for Corzine. That would be a disaster. Christie is afraid to divulge his plans to cut spending because the unions would go crazy. Let's hope his strategy works. "

Dennis wrote on Oct 27, 2009 7:25 PM:

" We know that Corzine is a lousy governor. We know that Dagget can not win. A vote for Christie is the best move for a better future. With Hope and Change--Yes, We Can move toward a less corrupt state. "

Dan wrote on Oct 27, 2009 7:14 PM:

" I will not vote for Corzine as he is not good for NJ taxpayers. I don't think Christie is a better choice for the financial aspect of NJ's health but I do think he will remove additional corrupt politicans. "

Walt H wrote on Oct 27, 2009 6:52 PM:

" I think that the time for an Independent is at hand.

People are screaming bloody murder that taxes are too high, businesses are being pushed out due to tax structure, and all manner of other bloat and inefficiency are running up the state's debt.

Then, for Pete's sake, get out there and CHOOSE SOMEONE NEW who is beholden to neither party or its bosses!

Regardless of where you live, the business of politics sucks from the top on down; that is why this state (and our country) is in the shape it's in -- because the electorate have let it become so.

So do yourself and the state a favor -- vote for Daggett for governor and send a LOUD MESSAGE that both extremes are not the answer for New Jersey. "

JR C wrote on Oct 27, 2009 5:39 PM:

" If NJ re-elects Governor Corzine, they deserve the stress, increased taxes, and insolvency they will continue to receive. "

eLLA wrote on Oct 27, 2009 5:24 PM:

" Not sure if Daggert is going us any good by running, he's just taking away votes from the other 2 in the race, and I'm not happy with them either.... The only looser in this race it the state of NJ "

Ray Ryan wrote on Oct 27, 2009 4:52 PM:

" Corzine is a failure. Christie is more of the same. Neither one deserves our votes. Daggert is the answer. "

David wrote on Oct 27, 2009 4:48 PM:

" How long will NJ voters accept idiots running for offfice who claim: they will cut spending without saying what spending?
they will eliminate waste without stating what waste?

Cut property taxes by rebates? That is just a gimmick and really doesn't cut taxes.
Do they really believe we are that dumb?

I guess so they do. "

Sharon wrote on Oct 27, 2009 4:47 PM:

" Corzine has tried to cut, cut, cut and all he gets is push back. My taxes are high because of schools -- my kids are in great schools and I choose to live there because of that. Christie says he wants to bring jobs to Jersey -- but he hasn't said how he's going to do that. People need to educate themselves before pulling that lever. "

Life Long wrote on Oct 27, 2009 4:47 PM:

" No matter how close, the way things in New Jersey are, I have very little faith in any of them helping to fix the mess we're in.
The new theme is becoming, "Excape from New Jersey". "

Joanne wrote on Oct 27, 2009 4:30 PM:

" Get rid of Corzine...NOW!!! "

Josh wrote on Oct 27, 2009 4:19 PM:

" Where to begin? New Jersey is a disaster, highest taxed state, most corrupt state and worse governor in the nation. Jon Corzine does not deserve another term, his payoffs to Carla Katz and her brother-in-law are enough to remove him from office. The Demcrot Party should be ashamed the nominated him for a second term.

The collussion between the Corzine campaign and the Daggett campaign is another major issue. It appears he resort to whatever it takes to win?

Chris Christie and Kim Guadagno, two former federal prosecutors should be elected to clean-up the filthy mess Corzine has left us. "

Tess wrote on Oct 27, 2009 4:04 PM:

" I am a Democrat who decided some time ago not to vote for Jon Corzine, because he has not gotten the fiscal job done. I had planned to vote for Christie, although I do not agree with some of his viewpoints. Then I took a look at Daggett. I agree with more of his stands on the issues than Christie's, and I don't have to vote for Corzine. Daggett's numbers have gotten to the point where he is a viable choice, and not just a spoiler. So it's Daggett for me next Tuesday. "

Ron Bogdan wrote on Oct 27, 2009 3:58 PM:

" You know next week we will be voting for and electing a Governor here in NJ.

At this point in reality with three credentialed candidates, the next Governor of NJ will likely be elected with less than 50% of the popular vote. That is the math of it. Less than 50% of the voters. We have the citizens of NJ, eligible voters, registered voters, and then finally interested voters. After going through that many filters the successful candidate will be elected with less than half the votes of the interested voters here in NJ.

Let me tell you why in just can not end up being Jon Corzine. The sitting Governor in any state has a distinct advantage. His resume should be his election platform. Instead Governor Corzine has used scare tactics every step of the way to sway votes his way, about why you should not elect his opponent.

Reelecting a Governor is a "MANDATE". It is a vote of confidence, or a reward for a job well done. Corzine has done a terrible job, so much so, even he can not use the job he has done as a platform for reelection, he must resort instead to scaring you off his opponent. Asking for a mandate should have the Governor having a resume that is resplendent, not spending his time scaring you about electing his opponent. The Governor is the one candidate of the three that we can not allow to get this job with less than 50% of the interested voters. After going through that many filters we can not give a mandate to a man who has bungled the job so badly.

Change is necessary here in NJ. If someone gets the job with less than 50% it should be someone who gets the benefit of the doubt, and that is Chris Christie. He is the only viable choice and chance for change in the politics as usual of NJ. Corzine is nothing more than proof that if you are filthy rich and throw enough of your money at any elected position it can be obtained. We can not reward a second term or mandate to this method of thinking. Make the necessary change next week and cast your vote for a different way of doing business. We can not afford another 4 years of the Jon Corzine, NJ may never recover if we give this man our mandate. "

Tom M wrote on Oct 27, 2009 3:53 PM:

" Christie is the only candidate who will actually cut the size of State Gov't. Population in this state has increased less than 10% over the past 20 years, yet the number of full-time state employees has increased by over 60% in that same period ! Something is wrong and none of the others will address it. "

eLLA wrote on Oct 27, 2009 12:23 PM:

" I just want my Real Estate Taxes to come down.. I'm not sure the current Governor can do it.... "

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