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In the Republican primary, Christie defeated former mayor [[Steve Lonegan]].
In the Republican primary, Christie defeated former mayor [[Steve Lonegan]].
Public opinion polls show Christie's once comfortable lead has evaporated, leaving him barely ahead of incumbent [[Democrat]] [[Governor]] [[Jon Corzine]] in the general election. <ref>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2009/governor/nj/new_jersey_governor_corzine_vs_christie-1051.html</ref>
Public opinion polls in late October show Christie's once comfortable lead has evaporated, leaving him tied with incumbent Governor [[Jon Corzine]] in the general election; Chris Daggett, a liberal Republican and former regional administrator for the [[Environmental Protection Agency]], is running as an independent and is polling at 15%. For the latest polls see [http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2009/governor/nj/new_jersey_governor_corzine_vs_christie-1051.html Real Clear Politics]
Despite being an overwhelmingly Democrat state, Christie pulled ahead while advocating the need to downsize state [[government]] and reduce property taxes. Corzine remains unpopular because of the state's weakened economy, high budget deficit and high tax burden.
Despite being an overwhelmingly Democrat state, Christie pulled ahead while advocating the need to downsize state [[government]] and reduce property taxes. Corzine remains unpopular because of the state's weakened economy, high budget deficit and high tax burden.