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A Little Base “Outreach”

Jun. 19 Chris Christie 15 comments

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

Since Chris Christie’s standing with Republicans outside New Jersey has suffered as of late, Save Jerseyans, the Governor’s team may be trying to begin the reconciliation process that will almost certainly kick into high gear after November.

Step 1: criticize POTUS on MSNBC.

Step 2: publicly re-declare his love for the Dallas Cowboys…

A RINO from the Northeast would never pull for a Texas team like the Cowboys, right? It’s great base politics, folks, effectively being the sports equivalent of Cristina Kirchner resurrecting the Falklands issue whenever the economy tanks. Sure, it makes this Eagles fan throw up a little bit in his mouth (I’m sure you Blue Men concur), but of all the troubles in the world this isn’t among the worst. I guess.

The Cowgirlsboys reciprocated by retweeting the Governor’s video:

Christie Dallas Tweet

 

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Right Move, Wrong Reason

Jun. 17 Chris Christie, Election 2013, Hurricane Sandy, Jersey Shore, Monmouth County 7 comments

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

As expected, earlier today at the Jersey Shore, Mayor Adam Schneider (D-Long Branch) became the latest prominent Democrat to endorse Governor Chris Christie’s reelection bid.

Sandy sealed the deal for him:

I’m glad another Democrat realized that voting for Barbara Buono is antithetical to the state’s best interests, Save Jerseyans. It’s a promising development. I only wish that some of these Dems were jumping ship for ideological reasons, too, rather than simply having come to respect (and fear) this Governor’s gravitas.

Criticism of the House GOP in the Sandy aid debate has been simplistic to the point of being dangerously misleading. Given all of the ongoing problems with the feds’ response long after the storm hit, you’d would think a Shore mayor should know better…

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Appellate Court Rules for Christie

Jun. 13 Chris Christie, Judiciary, Special Election, U.S. Senate 5 comments

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

Supreme CourtA little late breaking news tonight, Save Jerseyans.

The New Jersey Superior Court’s Appellate Division has ruled that Governor Chris Christie’s October 16th special election plan passes muster. Christie’s initial action following Frank Lautenberg’s passing drew a lawsuit from Democrats.

Click here to read the full opinion.

 

An appeal to the State Supreme Court, however, is still possible.

Stay tuned…

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Slow Jamming His Critics

Jun. 13 Chris Christie, Mainstream Media, Special Election, U.S. Senate 5 comments

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

I’ve given you the rational, factual arguments behind Chris Christie’s special election decision…

…then Governor Christie goes on Jimmy Fallon’s show and does this (see below), winning over the lemmings who get their news from late night television and Perez Hilton. And it works:

Something fun to think about: how much do you think these Christie skits piss off the Buono people, Save Jerseyans? 

It sure puts a smile on my face! But for Babs & Co., it probably feels more like a jammed finger than a slow jam.

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Dems Not Interested in November

Jun. 13 Election 2013, Polls, Special Election, U.S. Senate 3 comments

POLL: Christie’s ‘October Logic’ was Likely Right on the Money; Democrats Much More Interested in Voting for Booker Than Buono

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

Corzine Democrats BannerChris Christie is up over Barbara Buono by 30 points ahead of November. Cory Booker leads his Democrat primary field for August and the potential GOP challengers heading into October. No surprises thus far, Save Jerseyans.

The most interesting aspect of Patrick Murray’s latest Monmouth University poll concern a potential turnout model for this fall’s elections:

Current voter models suggest that turnout for the November general election will be about 45% of registered voters.  This is slightly lower than the 47% to 49% turnout levels New Jersey has seen in gubernatorial races over the past decade.  The U.S. Senate race in October appears likely to result in even lower turnout, currently pegged at about 40% compared to a more typical 46% to 48% turnout.  The Monmouth University Poll’s likely voter model is based on a combination of past voting history from voter registration files and self-reported intention to vote in either the October special election or the November general election.

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Another Dem Jumps Ship

Jun. 12 Chris Christie, Election 2013, Jersey Shore, Monmouth County 8 comments

Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider To Endorse Christie

By Art Gallagher | MoreMonmouthMusings.com

Adam SchneiderLong Branch Mayor Adam Schneider is the second Monmouth County Democratic mayor to publicly declare support for Republican Governor Chris Christie’s reelection.

Schneider told The Star Ledger that he will formally endorse Christie on Monday.

He understands New Jersey and there’s no doubt in my mind is right now the last thing we need to do is reinvent the wheel,” Schneider said.”

Sea Bright’s Democratic Mayor Dina Long endorsed the Governor in February.  Schneider said he decided to support Christie in January when the governor criticized House Speaker John Boehner for holding up the Superstorm Sandy recovery funds.

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Sandy’s Not the Whole Story

Jun. 12 Chris Christie, Election 2013, Hurricane Sandy, Jersey Shore, Polls 1 comment

The Truth: Christie’s Poll Numbers Were High Before Sandy Struck… Back When He Was a Republican Hero!

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

Hurricane Sandy SurveyA brand new poll from the Rutgers-Eagleton Institute hit the web early this morning, Save Jerseyans, and the results continue to show broad-based, bipartisan electoral support for Governor Chris Christie…

While Republicans (87 percent), Democrats (85 percent), and independents (88 percent) all overwhelmingly approve Christie’s post-Sandy recovery efforts, partisans show double-digit differences in their support for Christie on virtually every other issue. Division is particularly strong on what most voters continue to say are the two most important problems in New Jersey – the economy (including jobs) and taxes. Just 41 percent of all voters approve Christie’s handling of these issues, with support among Democrats at just over one-quarter, while more than 60 percent of Republicans approve.

The effects of Sandy continue to buoy Christie’s overall ratings: 70 percent approve of his job performance, 64 percent have a favorable impression, and 58 percent award Christie an A or B for his work. Overall ratings show little change from the last Rutgers-Eagleton Poll in April 2013.”

So yes, the Sandy aftermath continues to significantly enhance Governor Christie’s job approval rating. I’m not trying to be a pain in the rear, folks, but “buoy” may not be the most accurate word choice…

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Christie Appoints Chiesa to Senate

Jun. 06 Chris Christie, Jeff Chiesa, U.S. Senate 5 comments

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

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SenateShocker, Save Jerseyans!

Governor Chris Christie has appointed New Jersey’s Attorney General, Jeffrey S. Chiesa, to the U.S. Senate effective this upcoming Monday June 10th…

Chiesa, who described himself today as a “conservative Republican… generally speaking,” is a placeholder… both men confirmed that he will NOT participate in the special GOP primary… what that means for the August field is unknown at the present time.

Watch video from the Thursday afternoon announcement below…

Here’s a link to his official AG bio.

More biographical information about Senator-designate Chiesa, provided by the Governor’s office, is below the fold:

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