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==2009 Gubernatorial Campaign==

==2009 Gubernatorial Campaign==

In the Republican primary, Christie is running against former mayor [[Steve Lonegan]], who is considered more [[conservative]] out of the two. Although both candidates agree on most issues such as the need to downsize state government, reduce tax rates, reform education and have restrictions on abortion, Lonegan has won support from fiscal conservatives for his support for a flat income tax, where Christie simply wants to reduce taxes across the board.  

In the Republican primary, Christie is running against former mayor [[Steve Lonegan]], who is considered more [[conservative]] out of the two. Although both candidates agree on most issues such as the need to downsize state [[government]], reduce [[tax]] rates, reform [[education]] and have restrictions on [[abortion]], Lonegan has won support from grassroots conservatives for his support for a flat income tax, where Christie simply supports reducing taxes across the board.  

In the general election, public opinion polls show Christie comfortably ahead of incumbent [[Democrat]] [[Governor]] [[Jon Corzine]]. <ref>http://www.njgop.org/NewsBack.aspx?guid=a7524918-095a-41a9-bd78-0e654fa27db4</ref>     

In the general election, public opinion polls show Christie comfortably ahead of incumbent [[Democrat]] [[Governor]] [[Jon Corzine]]. <ref>http://www.njgop.org/NewsBack.aspx?guid=a7524918-095a-41a9-bd78-0e654fa27db4</ref>     

==References==

==References==

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[[Category:Republican Party]]

[[Category:Republican Party]]