A Gop 'Bellwether' in N.J. ; Corruption Fighter Ahead in Polls for Governor's Race
The Washington Times › August 24, 2009
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Republican candidates are showing new political strength in some states this year, but none seems more improbable than conservative Republican Christopher J. Christie's big lead over embattled Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine's bid for a second term in deep-blue New Jersey.
The bearish 46-year-old Mr. Christie, whose only elective office was a brief stint as a county commissioner, achieved statewide recognition as a corruption-fighting U.S. attorney for the district of New Jersey who sent scores of corrupt politicians - of both parties - to prison during a seven-year tenure. He then set his political sights on the governorship in December, brandishing an aggressive 10-point agenda of ethical reforms and plans to rein in spending, cut taxes and rebuild the state's battered economy.See the full content of this document
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A Gop 'Bellwether' in N.J. ; Corruption Fighter Ahead in Polls for Governor's Race
Given New Jersey's recent economic and ethical woes, Mr. Christie's resume has put him consistently ahead in the polls and a potential rising star in GOP circles.
"If you want partisan politics as usual, well, I'm not your guy," the Newark native said in a recent campaign pitch. "If you really want to change Trenton, let's start by chan...See the full content of this document
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