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Helping Hand: President Obama in New Jersey
President Obama was out supporting New Jersey’s governor, Jon Corzine, who faces a tough reelection bid. The November results could be a barometer of the nation’s approval of the president. WNYC reporter Bob Hennelly joins The Takeaway with more.
President Obama campaigned in New Jersey yesterday, but not for himself. He was out supporting New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine, who faces a tough re-election bid. Come November, Corzine will be the only incumbent Democratic governor in the nation to face voters and the results could be a barometer of the nation’s approval of the president. WNYC reporter Bob Hennelly was there in New Jersey.