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New Poll: Christie Lead at 32pts

Jun. 14 Barbara Buono, Chris Christie, Election 2013, Polls 5 comments

Sen. Buono Stalled in Latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

Chris Christie leaving SUVA new poll out this morning reinforces the status quo assessment of New Jersey’s 2013 gubernatorial election, Save Jerseyans: Chris Christie is up… big time.

32-points big. And Buono’s made virtually no polling progress in month, something that’s unlikely to change (save for the standard post-Labor Day partisan reconciliation) thanks to yesterday’s Appellate Division ruling.

But the real quick in the teeth for the Buono campaign?

“While her name recognition has climbed to 46 percent of voters from only 30 percent in April, nearly all of that increase has come from voters who now have an unfavorable impression of her,” Rutgers-Eagleton Poll Director David Redlawsk. “The onslaught of attack ads by Gov. Christie’s campaign appears to be having its desired effect.”

Perhaps Buono would’ve been better off without those goofy name pronunciation ads! Shocker…

Click here to check out the full polling report.

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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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When We Stood with the Laut

Jun. 03 Frank Lautenberg, Higher Education, Rutgers Camden Merger, Rutgers University, U.S. Senate 3 comments

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

Here’s another memory on the day of Frank Lautenberg’s passing: Save Jersey found itself in extraordinarily odd ideological company back in early 2012, Save Jerseyans, when we took a stand against the Rutgers-Rowan merger proposal spearheaded by Governor Christie and South Jersey Democrats and vociferously opposed by liberal North Jersey Democrats weary of the latter camp’s non-ideological alliance.

Who would’ve thunk it? Not this conservative!

So Brian McGovern was there in May 2012 when Sen. Lautenberg came to the Rutgers-Camden campus and, in his recognizably halting but passionate tone, made the case for keeping RU in South Jersey (h/t Blue Jersey):

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A College Republican Reflection

May. 30 College Republicans, Higher Education, Republican Party 9 comments

By Matthew Gilson | The Save Jersey Blog

CR LogoLast week, I graduated from Seton Hall University with a degree in political science, Save Jerseyans, but like most people who read this website some of my fondest memories involve politics.

This past year I had the honor of serving as the chairman of the Seton Hall College Republicans, turning it into the largest and most active chapter in the entire state. However, during my four years the club saw many highs and lows which I think allow me to reflect on what I think makes a successful College Republican organization and what advice I can give the new executive board of my club and CRs all across the state. 

The conclusion I have drawn is that there are two main components to a successful organization; one pertains to most organizations and that is the need for a strong and experienced leader. My specific advice is that the best work is done off campus; there is nothing worse than a campus politician!

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Christie Files Six Appointments

May. 13 Chris Christie 3 comments

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

Christie at desk signing budgetCheck’em, Save Jerseyans, including the last one on the list; Mr. Tambussi is a prominent attorney and a close ally of South Jersey’s George Norcross III:

ATLANTIC COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTIONS
Superintendent
Nominate for appointment the Honorable Maureen G. Bugdon (Mays Landing, Atlantic)

STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE
Nominate for appointment David Klemm (Newton, Sussex)
Nominate for appointment Santo John Maccherone (Mullica Hill, Gloucester)

DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF BANKING
Director
Nominate for appointment Patrick J. Mullen (Spring Lake, Monmouth)

DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF INSURANCE
Director
Nominate for appointment Peter L. Hartt (Haddonfield, Camden)

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Nominate for appointment William M. Tambussi, Esq. (Haddon Heights, Camden)

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Christie Approval at 68%

Apr. 10 Chris Christie, Election 2013 10 comments

Majority of Overall Voters, Democrats Continue to Approve of Republican Governor’s Job Performance

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

Christie in ACThe latest Rutgers-Eagleton poll results are out, Save Jerseyans, showing Chris Christie with a 68% overall job approval rating with just under seven months to go until Election 2013.

His new rating represents a slight 5-points drop from the last poll attributable largely to weakening Democrat support (still remarkably above 50% but down 11-points), something that’s to be expected as the general election inches closer and Sandy gets more distant in the rearview mirror. Notably, 58% of New Jerseyans polled believe their state is headed in the right direction despite the fact that only 47% approve of the Governor’s jobs/economic record and only 37% approve of his handling of taxes.

Now you know why (if you didn’t already) why the NJGOP and its legislative affiliates are harping on the “Corzine Democrat” theme… most voters still believe there’s nowhere to go but “up” after the Corzine/McGreevey years.

Click here to view past and present Eagleton poll results.

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Rice’s Firing in Perspective

Apr. 04 Cultural Issues, Higher Education, Rutgers University 5 comments

Bullying is Bad, Folks, But Let’s Not Let Emotions Overwhelm Logic

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

Christie Rutgers Appointment

You probably enjoy The Onion as much as I do, Save Jerseyans. Yesterday’s lead satirical headline?

“Jerry Sandusky Horrified By Behavior Of Rutgers Basketball Coach.”

Funny in a dark kind of way.

But it also got me thinking, and that’s the primary objective of satire, right?

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Update: Rutgers Fires Rice

Apr. 03 Rutgers University 3 comments

Senate GOP Leader Says Embattled Rutgers Coach “Should Be Immediately Fired” Barring Compelling Reason to Keep Him

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

Tom Kean, Jr.

Updated Post 10:30 a.m.

Rutgers U. has fired its head bball coach, Save Jerseyans (h/t Dan Cirucci):

Based upon recently revealed information and a review of previously discovered issues, Rutgers has terminated the contract of Mike Rice. 

“I am responsible for the decision to attempt a rehabilitation of Coach Rice,” said Rutgers Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Tim Pernetti. “Dismissal and corrective action were debated in December and I thought it was in the best interest of everyone to rehabilitate, but I was wrong. Moving forward, I will work to regain the trust of the Rutgers community.”

Original Post 10:00 a.m.

After the release of a controversial Rutgers University basketball practice video starring coach Mike Rice, State Sen. Tom Kean (R-Union) shared his unambiguously negative assessment of the situation on Wednesday morning:

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