| − | '''Jon Corzine''' (born January 1, 1947)<Ref>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/about/</Ref> is the outgoing [[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. Corzine lost 49%-44% to Republican [[Christopher Christie]] <ref>http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/03/democrats-republicans-prepare-possible-legal-battle-new-jersey-race/</ref>. Voters were dubious about giving Corzine another term as the New Jersey economy weakened, high property taxes were a heavy burden, and recurrent corruption scandals had tainted Democrats in the state. | + | '''Jon Corzine''' (born January 1, 1947)<Ref>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/about/</Ref> is the outgoing [[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. Corzine lost 49%-44% to Republican challenger [[Christopher Christie]] <ref>http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/03/democrats-republicans-prepare-possible-legal-battle-new-jersey-race/</ref>. Voters were dubious about giving Corzine another term as the New Jersey economy weakened, high property taxes were a heavy burden, and recurrent corruption scandals had tainted Democrats in the state. |