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'''Jon Corzine''' (born January 1, 1947)<Ref>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/about/</Ref> is the [[Democratic]] governor of the state of [[New Jersey]]. He faces a tough reelection battle in November 2009 in the face of economic troubles and a poor performance as governor. Thanks to massive spending of his own money he is now tied with Republican [[Christopher Christie]] in polls that show voters are still dubious about giving Corzine another term as the New Jersey economy continues to weaken, high property taxes are a heavy burden, and recurrent corruption scandals have tainted Democrats in the state.

'''Jon Corzine''' (born January 1, 1947)<Ref>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/about/</Ref> is the [[Democratic]] governor of the state of [[New Jersey]]. He lost a tough reelection battle in November 2009 in the face of economic troubles and a poor performance as governor. Thanks to massive spending of his own money he came within 4 points of the winner Republican [[Christopher Christie]]. Voters were dubious about giving Corzine another term as the New Jersey economy continues to weaken, high property taxes are a heavy burden, and recurrent corruption scandals have tainted Democrats in the state.

==Career==

==Career==

Corzine grew up on the family farm in central Illinois and graduated from the University of Illinois (1969); he earned an MBA at the [[University of Chicago]] in 1973. Corzine worked in banking and in 1994 become Co-Chairman and CEO of the big Wall Street investment firm of [[Goldman Sachs]], alongside [[Henry Paulson]]. In 1996-99, he earned $145 million (and paid $43 million in taxes, while giving $25 million to charity.) He retired in 1999 selling his shares for $300 million, and entered politics.

Corzine grew up on the family farm in central Illinois and graduated from the University of Illinois (1969); he earned an MBA at the [[University of Chicago]] in 1973. Corzine worked in banking and in 1994 become Co-Chairman and CEO of the big Wall Street investment firm of [[Goldman Sachs]], alongside [[Henry Paulson]]. In 1996-99, he earned $145 million (and paid $43 million in taxes, while giving $25 million to charity.) He retired in 1999 selling his shares for $300 million, and entered politics.

Corzine has announced his candidacy for reelection in 2009, however trailed his Republican opponent [[Christopher Christie]] in early public opinion polls. <ref>http://race42008.com/2009/03/13/poll-watch-new-jersey-more-good-news-edition/</ref> <ref>http://www.politickernj.com/wallye/31284/gop-poll-has-christie-15-points</ref> <ref>http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/state/new_jersey/20090714_ap_pollchristiewidensleadinnjgovsrace.html</ref> Corzine's record on property taxes and the economy are the number one issues during the campaign. <ref>http://www.politickernj.com/alan-steinberg/30521/governors-race-eight-key-quinnipiac-findings</ref>

Corzine has announced his candidacy for reelection in 2009, however trailed his Republican opponent [[Christopher Christie]] in early public opinion polls. <ref>http://race42008.com/2009/03/13/poll-watch-new-jersey-more-good-news-edition/</ref> <ref>http://www.politickernj.com/wallye/31284/gop-poll-has-christie-15-points</ref> <ref>http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/state/new_jersey/20090714_ap_pollchristiewidensleadinnjgovsrace.html</ref> Corzine's record on property taxes and the economy are the number one issues during the campaign. <ref>http://www.politickernj.com/alan-steinberg/30521/governors-race-eight-key-quinnipiac-findings</ref>

A poll from Research 2000/Daily Kos conducted in early August showed Christie leading by eight percentage points overall; the margin narrowed in late August after campaign help from [[President Obama]].  By late October Christie and Corzine were tied 39%-39%.  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]  

A poll from Research 2000/Daily Kos conducted in early August showed Christie leading by eight percentage points overall; the margin narrowed in late August after campaign help from [[President Obama]].  By late October Christie and Corzine were tied 39%-39%.  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]   Daggett collapsed at the end with most of his votes going to Christie.

 

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