Corzine's Woes Continue

In a Quinnipiac poll released today, Governor Jon Corzine trails likely Republican candidate (and former U.S. Attorney) Chris Christie by 9 points (46%-37%). In February, Christie had a six point lead in the same poll. One very startling number is that New Jersey voters say, by a 53-34 margin, that Gov. Corzine does not deserve to be re-elected. Corzine also has a negative 38-50 favorability rating.

Clearly, Governor Corzine is in a lot of trouble. However, Corzine has the advantage of nearly unlimited campaign funds and a state that still favors Democrats. Make no mistake - Corzine is in trouble and will have to improve his standing from where it is now to win reelection. It is hard to be optimistic about the chances of any Republican candidate in New Jersey given their frequent failures over the last twenty years, but Corzine may give the GOP the opening it needs.