Republican Response

Although the PublicMind poll suggests that, among five Democratic Congressmen, Bob Menendez elicits the best public response, his numbers are not overwhelming.  Rob Andrews does almost as well.  However, Andrews' support comes mostly from independents and Republicans, not very helpful in a Democratic primary election.  But this primary is still many months away and will not even happen unless Corzine wins this November's race for Governor. 

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 consults for Republican candidates. He is co-author of Parties, Elections and Campaigns as well as New Jersey Government and Politics. Dr. Stephen Salmore can be reached at 973-267-4942.