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Christie beats Corzine

It ain’t over till the fat guy wins,

Christie Wins New Jersey Race

Republican Chris Christie, a former federal prosecutor, pulled out a win for the New Jersey governor’s race against a deeply unpopular Democratic incumbent whom voters blamed for the state’s high taxes and budget woes.

The Associated Press called the race for Mr. Christie over incumbent Gov. Jon Corzine just after 10 p.m. With 71% of precincts reporting Tuesday night, Mr. Christie had 50% of the vote to Mr. Corzine’s 44%.

No one, believe me, no one is more surprised than I.

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12 Responses to “Christie beats Corzine”

  1. Pat Patterson Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 11:54 pm

    I sincerely hope that isn’t a “Dewey Defeats Truman,” moment.

  2. Trudy Says:
    November 4th, 2009 at 12:03 am

    After being a boardworker in Camden County in a heavily Democrat district, I was not that surprised. There was low voter turnout there. Republicans were motivated. My husband in a Republican area of NJ had to wait in line.

  3. Jim - PRS Says:
    November 4th, 2009 at 2:18 am

    Yes!!!!!!!!!!

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    November 4th, 2009 at 5:08 am

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  6. Fausta Says:
    November 4th, 2009 at 8:12 am

    I knew you’d like the news, Jim!

  7. Obi's Sister Says:
    November 4th, 2009 at 8:43 am

    Congrats on your new governor!

  8. ewetender Says:
    November 4th, 2009 at 10:28 am

    I sure hope Christie is vaccinated for the meme virus before moving into Drumthwacket. The meme strain can cause dimconversion resulting in severe amnesia.

  9. Ryan Says:
    November 4th, 2009 at 12:14 pm

    That’s a huge win for Chris and Republicans. Looking forward to seeing him in Trenton.

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  12. Pat Patterson Says:
    November 5th, 2009 at 11:51 pm

    Is there any truth to the rumor that Corzine actually won with 55% of the vote to Christie’s 50%? All absentee ballots of course.