Democratic Response

Governor Corzine's ratings across parties are strong, especially among Republican voters with 38 percent approving of his performance. If this trend continues, it might prove to be very interesting for Republicans in the fall midterms.

Voters still believe the state is going in the wrong direction but do not blame the Wall Street Reformer. This may put some life back into his ability to convince voters that asset monetization, such as highway and lottery leases, can be a means to get the state going in the right direction.

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Survey Analysis
Republican Analysis
Tabular Results
Survey Details

Leroy J. Jones, Jr. (M.S., NJIT) served four terms in the New Jersey state legislature and as an Essex County freeholder. He is now a partner in 1868 Public Affairs, a Trenton based consulting firm. Mr. Jones can be reached at 609-394-0888.