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NJ Governor's Race: Election Comes Down To The Wire In New Jersey

Source: The Huffington Post | Full News Feed

Nov 03, 2009

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TRENTON, N.J. — Voters in New Jersey, a state battered by high taxes and scarred by government corruption, had their pick in a tight governor's race Tuesday among an unpopular incumbent who had help from President Barack Obama, a blunt-talking former prosecutor who vowed to rein in taxes and a third-party candidate looking to capitalize on a disillusioned electorate.

Obama endorsed Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine in five campaign appearances, including a rally in the state's largest city on Sunday, two days before the election.

Corzine faces a strong challenge from Republican Chris Christie, who has campaigned on a platform of smaller government but has been criticized for ethical lapses.

The race was a tossup heading into Election Day.

Independent Chris Daggett, a former Environmental Protection Agency administrator, could play spoiler; both campaigns have complained that he is siphoning voters away from them, Christie more so.

He performed well in the first debate, scored points for his plan to expand the sales tax base and has polled as high as 20 percent,

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