February Sun, 2005
NEW JERSEY GUBERNATORIAL 2005: Corzine with an early advantage; Republican nomination still up for grabs; Corruption and Terrorism Top Voters’ Priorities
In the wake of Acting Governor Richard Codey’s decision not to run for a full term, Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Corzine has emerged as the frontrunner in the 2005 race for governor. But gubernatorial candidates of both parties face an interesting challenge this year. Voters are looking for a new governor whose agenda extends beyond familiar, nuts-and-bolts issues like property taxes, education, and auto insurance; they want a governor who will take on more fundamental and intractable problems like corruption in state government and terrorism.
October Mon, 2004
GARDEN STATE INCHES TOWARD KERRY
In a presidential race that many New Jersey voters believe will be the most important election they have ever voted in, the debate on domestic issues has further defined the difference between President George W. Bush and Senator John Kerry. The latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton-Rutgers Poll found that growing support for the challenger among men, senior citizens and residents of traditionally Democratic North Jersey has helped Kerry open up a double digit lead over Bush – his first such lead since the Democratic Convention.
October Mon, 2004
FIRST DEBATE GIVES KERRY EDGE
Women voters and national security – these are the keys to New Jersey’s evolving electorate. Once considered by most observers to be a safe bet for Democratic challenger John Kerry, New Jersey’s presidential race has caught the attention of partisans from both camps. President George W. Bush lost this state to Al Gore by 16 points in 2000, but recent polls indicate a tight race. So what has changed? It seems to be the issues rather than the electorate. And the latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton-Rutgers Poll indicates that the Garden State’s 15 electoral votes may hinge on whether female voters feel safer with Bush or Kerry as their president.
September Mon, 2004
McGREEVEY, WE HARDLY KNEW YE
It’s been four weeks since James McGreevey shocked New Jersey with the announcement that he is gay and will resign his office on November 15. And in that time, little has changed in public attitudes toward the Governor and his decision.