1 3 <p>A new <a href="http://www.monmouth.edu/polling/admin/polls/MUP26_1.pdf">Monmouth University poll</a> in New Jersey reports that GOP challenger Chirs Christie currently leads incumbent Governor Jon Corzine, 43% to 37% among registered voters. Independent Chris Daggett garners 5% of the vote and 15% of voters remain undecided. The survey continues: "Among likely voters &ndash; those who are most probable to vote on November 3rd &ndash; Christie leads Corzine by 8 points, 45% to 37%, with Daggett at 4%. While Christie has maintained an advantage in most polls this year, the race is far from over. Only 54% of likely voters say they have definitely made up their mind on which candidate they will be supporting. If voters who are only &ldquo;leaning&rdquo; toward a candidate are removed from the equation, Christie&rsquo;s advantage shrinks to 4 points, 37% to 33%.</p> <p>Another indication of the volatility of these early polls is the change in favorability rating for the two main candidates. Currently, Jon Corzine stands at 38% favorable to 46% unfavorable, with 16% who have no opinion. This indicates a drop in the governor&rsquo;s favorable ratings since January, when they stood at 49% favorable to 38% unfavorable. Chris Christie has a better overall rating than his opponent, but there are some warning signs that the Republican should keep an eye on. Currently, Christie&rsquo;s rating stands at 43% favorable to 24% unfavorable. While the GOP nominee&rsquo;s favorable rating has remained basically steady since January, his unfavorable rating has climbed by 12 points."</p> Maurice Berger, Political Director, PollTrack 2009-07-16T11:02:47-04:00 1008 false true 2009-07-17T10:06:40-04:00 2009-07-17T10:06:40-04:00