September Fri, 2000
THE SENATE ELECTION–IDEOLOGY & ISSUES
While Democratic Senate candidate Jon Corzine may be running one of the most progressive and leftist Senate campaigns in the 2000 election, less than one-quarter of New Jersey’s registered voters classify him as a liberal. In fact, the majority of registered voters--55 percent--report that they aren’t sure what ideological stance Corzine takes.
September Mon, 2000
NEW JERSEY GOES FOR GORE
Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore has helped himself tremendously among all but Republicans in New Jersey, solidifying his democratic base, and increasing his appeal to Independents and even male voters. Gore now holds a solid 13-point lead over Republican candidate George W. Bush among registered voters and a 10-point lead among likely voters.
September Thu, 2000
CORZINE LEADS FRANKS IN NJ SENATE BID: MANY VOTERS HAVE YET TO TUNE IN TO NJ ELECTION
Labor Day has past, and with commendable back-to-school fervor, a majority of New Jerseyans—52 percent—are paying close attention to the U.S. Senate election.
August Mon, 2000
NEW JERSEYANS TO THEIR NEXT SENATOR: “PAY ATTENTION TO MY POCKETBOOK!” TAXES AND ECONOMIC ISSUES GO FIRST ON THE AGENDA
When asked to name the one problem their new Senator from New Jersey should put first on his agenda, taxes and economic issues lead the list, with 30 percent of registered voters mentioning these. Social issues such as gun control, welfare, problems of seniors and education are both mentioned by about one-in-five, followed closely by health issues (13%).