2009 and 2010: Corzine and McCain

Posted: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:22 AM by Domenico Montanaro

A new Quinnipiac poll for New Jersey governor (one of the two gubernatorial races of 2009; the other is in Virginia), shows Corzine with a net-negative job approval rating (43%-46%), but he leads his most likely GOP foe, outgoing U.S. Attorney Chris Christie, 42%-36%. Also, with Corzine as a candidate for Treasury Secretary, the pollsters asked if he should go to DC. A majority said no; then again, a majority also say he doesn't deserve re-election. Does Corzine, himself want out, as his re-election bid is going to be VERY difficult no matter how much money he spends?

Meanwhile, McCain is setting up a PAC, which some are seeing as a first step for McCain in running for re-election in 2010.

And/but sources tell Roll Call that McCain has made clear his intention to run for re-election when his Senate term is up in 2010. "McCain, 72, announced the decision during a meeting Tuesday evening with top ally Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), advisers Rick Davis, Charlie Black, Carla Eudy and other aides."

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We're not going to like McCain any better in 2010 than we did in 2008! The man needs to just STOP! So much for the "new" face of the GOP, eh?

Diane from Illinois (Sent Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:26 AM)

I love polls. My life wouldn't be complete without them.

HT Williams (Sent Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:28 AM)

Corzine needs to go away. I've also heard NJ always has a problem with their budget. I sure do like their Mayor Cory Booker tho. He did an interview on Rachel's show last week and was very impressive. I wonder if him and Corzine ever talk?? Hmmmmm.....

cindy, Las Vegas, Nv (Sent Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:28 AM)

Corzine as a candidate for Treasury Secretary,
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He's a smart dude. I could see him as Secretary of the Treasury.

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the Pajama Pundit (Sent Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:29 AM)

Another poll shows 9-10 Obama voters didn't know the Democrats controlled congress, thought that Sarah Palin said she had campaigned in '57 states and had one more to go to', and knew more about Sarah Palin's cloths then the did about Biden getting thrown out of law school for plagerism.

Cliffy N., NY (Sent Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:31 AM)

Let's hope that McCain gets beat again in 2010 so we can get another Democrat in the Senate who will be able to stay awake.

Eric, Salinas, CA (Sent Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:31 AM)

Has Corzine ever figured out how to put a seatbelt on yet? He still looks groggy from the impact.

Jersey Boys (Sent Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:33 AM)

Corzine isn't really popular in these parts, and when you look at NJ, you'll see why. Personally, I don't see him winning re-election at this point no matter who he's up against (and I'm a Dem).

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jawillie, Philadelphia, PA. (Sent Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:34 AM)

Whenever I need a laugh, I'm going to think of the 2008 McCain campaign for president. If they made a movie about it, it'd be a laugh-a-second.

Full Moon (Sent Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:37 AM)

Thank you for FINALLY dropping stories about Sara Palin from your website!!!!!
When this lady has something intelligent to say or contribute, by all means print it.
That being said, if that was the bar by which stories are aired, it would be a long time before we would have to hear back from her!

thankful (Sent Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:38 AM)

As a S.C. native, it would be nice for Lindsey Graham
to think about the business of S.C. and let John McCain take care of Arizona. Our Senator hasnt been at his job in this state during the Senate down time.
I am sure there are people in this state who need attension from our Senator. His high profile hand holding of John McCain should come to a stop pretty soon. HEY LINDSEY , HOW ABOUT YOUR CONSTITUENTS IN S.C.
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marty,columbia,s.c. (Sent Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:39 AM)

So How much time of McCains time in the Senate has been spent campaigning for other positions???? Does he get paid for not being there?

Mishka Mehrens (Sent Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:01 AM)

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