Christie’s Image Turns More Negative (updated)

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Christie’s Image Turns More Negative
Most Don’t Believe His Assertions on Highway Controversy



http://www.people-press.org/2014/01/20/christies-image-turns-more-negative/




Another:

Poll: Christie's numbers down, Cuomo's numbers up

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According to the poll, Christie's favorable rating among Empire State voters has dropped from 63% in November, around the time of his landslide re-election victory, to 49% now, with his unfavorable rating jumping from 25% to 39%. Much of that drop comes from Democrats and New York City voters, with Christie's numbers among Republicans and downstate suburbanites remaining strong.

"Christie's image with New Yorkers – particularly Democrats and independents – has hit a major speed bump," said Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg.

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Two months ago the Republican governor trailed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by 16 percentage-points among New York State voters in a possible matchup in the next presidential election. Now Christie trails Clinton by 28 points. And in a hypothetical showdown with Andrew Cuomo, New York State's Democratic governor, Christie trails by 20 points. In November, Christie had a five point margin over Cuomo.

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http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2014/01/20/poll-christies-numbers-down-cuomos-numbers-up/

Updated to add:

Christie's National Poll Numbers Plummet

Americans have taken a decidedly more negative view toward Chris Christie, according to a poll out Tuesday, a sign that the New Jersey governor's once-solid national profile has been damaged by the scandals surrounding his administration.

To be sure, the latest NBC/Wall Street Journal poll showed that there are still plenty of Americans who don't have an opinion of Christie. But among those who do, the Republican governor's individual rating has taken a dip.

Only 22 percent said they have a positive view of Christie, down 11 points from the NBC/WSJ poll in October. Moreover, his negative rating has climbed from 17 percent in October to 29 percent in the latest survey.

The reversal to Christie's standing dovetails with a rise in public skepticism toward his denials that he ordered or knew about the lane closures on the George Washington Bridge last summer. Forty-four percent now say that Christie is not telling the truth, while 42 percent say they buy his story.

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http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/chris-christie-poll-americans-nbc-wall-street-journal

[orpupilofnature57]

1. Misanthropic Sycophant Monsters dictate what those two do, and MSM

HAS ALLIGENCE TO NO ONE , INCLUDING THEMSELVES .

[libdem4life]

2. About the Inauguration Party on Ellis Island...Lady Liberty probably has a few tears in her eyes.

I'm trying to imagine the conflict within many who, formerly, would feel honored to be invited to the party...especially those prominent in politics. The shows and the no-shows will be politicized, totally.

[Tarheel_Dem]

3. Couldn't happen to a nicer "bully". He's taken a big hit with the all important "Independent" demo.

If immunity is granted to anyone of signficance, I expect he'll be resigning from his position as head of the Repuke Gov's Assoc, and maybe even lose his job as Governor of NJ.

[sheshe2]

4. Hey Chris,

your bridgework is falling down!
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[rocktivity]

8. That's "Your BRIDGET-work is falling down" to YOU!

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[Douglas Carpenter]

5. last week or so I thought he would survive and live to fight another day - now, I don't think so

just too much is building up and he is being abandoned as a liability by most of his allies and potential allies

[Cha]

6. Lol.. can't understand why savvy Northeasterners aren't buying

Chris Christie's version of events!



Thanks ProSense!

[ProSense]

7. The people defending Christie

are only pretending to believe him. Everybody knows he's lying his ass off.

[rocktivity]

9. It's the fourth line they should worry about the most

The high unfavorables with Democrats is hardly surprising. But such high unfavorables with independents is what did Mitt Romney in when he refused to show more of his tax returns:




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[spanone]

10. death spiral...the truth will prevail.

[napkinz]

11. lol ...

[11 Bravo]

12. I won't be happy until he's running at least 5 points behind genital warts.

But this is a nice start.

[pinboy3niner]

13. Elegant way to put it

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14. New Rutgers-Eagleton poll

WHILE MOST NJ REPUBLICANS STAND BY CHRISTIE, DEMOCRATS ABANDON HIM

Favorability and Job Ratings Drop to Pre-Sandy Levels

Note: Two-thirds of this poll was completed before the recent allegations by Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer that Sandy aid was withheld from her city due to her unwillingness to support Gov. Christie’s re-election.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Following a second week of revelations about “Bridgegate,” Gov. Chris Christie’s job approval and favorability ratings have dropped dramatically among New Jerseyans, with Democrats driving the decline, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Following more than a year of strong bipartisan support, Christie’s favorability rating is now 46 percent favorable to 43 percent unfavorable, down from 65 percent favorable just before his landslide re-election. This drop in support is led by a 26-point decline among Democrats.

Voters are slightly more positive about Christie’s performance as governor, with 53 percent approving how he handles the job. But this is down 15 points since November; well below the 66 to 73 percent support Christie had enjoyed throughout the year since Superstorm Sandy. Asked to grade the Governor, 43 percent now award Christie an A or B – down 16 points– and 29 percent assign either a D or F, compared to just 18 percent two months ago.

Christie’s ratings drop is driven by a very large decline among Democrats while most Republicans – and many independents – continue to stand by the Governor. In November, 45 percent of Democrats were favorable, but with new challenges to Christie’s bipartisan leadership, only 19 percent of Democrats are now positive. Democratic approval of Christie’s job performance has dropped from 51 percent to 29 percent. While noticeably down from November, Republicans are still very positive: 78 percent feel favorable, and 83 percent approve of the job Christie is doing. Independent support has also dropped, but a majority continues to favor Christie.

Christie’s ratings are noticeably lower among those who travel across the George Washington Bridge at least once a week, at 37 percent favorable. Those who use the bridge less often are more positive, with 45 percent favorable, compared to 51 percent favorable among voters who never use the bridge. His job approval follows a similar pattern for these commuters.

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http://eagletonpollblog.wordpress.com/2014/01/22/new-polling-on-christie-ratings/

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15. Kick! n/t