Poll: NJ Voters Have Strong Views About Christie
Overall, 49 percent give Christie a thumbs up, compared to 39 percent who give his job performance a thumbs down.
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Overall, 49 percent give Christie a thumbs up, compared to 39 percent who give his job performance a thumbs down.
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