Response by Stephen Salmore

It is not surprising the Governor's ratings have not changed over many months. News about the Governor has been more about his failures than his successes. Since the election in November, McGreevey has withdrawn his proposal to increase gasoline taxes, withdrawn his proposal to merge the three major state universities, and his proposal to control sprawl has stalled in the legislature. His only success--passing a domestic partnership bill--is not likely to prove extremely popular. The public view of the governor is not going to improve until he can claim some major policy successes.

see also:
Survey Analysis
Thigpen's Analysis
Tabular Results
Survey Details

Comment by Fairleigh Dickinson University Research Professor of Political Science, Stephen Salmore (Ph.D., Princeton University). Steve specializes in both national and New Jersey politics and presently operates Raritan Associates, Inc. He is co-author of Parties, Elections and Campaigns and New Jersey Government and Politics. Dr. Stephen Salmore can be reached at 973-292-3633.