New Jersey Survey of 500 Likely Voters, Conducted January 13, 2009, By Rasmussen Reports:
Christie - 42%
Corzine - 40%
78% of Republicans back Christie versus Corzine, who has the support of 66% of New Jersey Democrats. A plurality of unaffiliated voters prefer Christie, but 25% remain undecided.
Note from Rasmussen:
"Historically, however, New Jersey often shows Republicans competitive with Democrats until the fall when the latter pull away decisively. A Republican has not won a statewide election in the Garden State since 1997."
Favorable Ratings:
Christie: 53% favorable, 25% unfavorable
Corzine: 50% favorable, 47% unfavorable
Corzine Approval Rating:
44% Strongly/Somewhat Approve
54% Strongly/Somewhat Disapprove
Obama Approval Rating:
76% Strongly/Somewhat Approve
23% Strongly/Somewhat Disapprove
Should New Jersey legalize marijuana for medicinal use?
54% Yes
32% No
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_2009/new_jersey/election_2009_new_jersey_governor
