The headline says it all, Save Jerseyans.
Governor Chris Christie’s approval rating among registered (not likely) New Jersey voters stands at 56% in a new poll released today by Quinnipiac University. Only 38% disapprove.
Interestingly, the poll found a tight race among registered voters in a hypothetical head-to-head 2013 general election match-up between Christie and Newark Mayor Cory “Bullied” Booker, with the Republican incumbent edging the potential Democrat challenger by 4-points (46% to 42%).
Richard Codey wasn’t far behind, losing 47% to 41%; all other named Democrats registered no better than the low to mid 30s.
All in all, it’s a very strong poll for Christie almost one year out from his reelection campaign’s day of judgment, but it’s also a reminder that Democrats continue to enjoy a roughly 700k voter registration advantage in the Garden State. Booker’s name recognition helps; still, it’s hard to imagine a New Jersey Democrat pulling worse than 42% in statewide race. A competent Democrat gubernatorial campaign can give Christie a run for his money no matter how high the Governor’s approval rating might be now heading into Election Day 2013.
Don’t expect a “walk,” folks.
Click here to read the full Q-poll results and data tables.
Christie will lose if he runs again, no one likes him or his policies, wait til someone runs against him and you will see his numbers go way down.