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Obama Stumps for Corzine

Calls NJ governor key to his own agenda

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(AP) – In a final campaign swing on behalf of the only governor seeking re-election this fall, President Obama today pitched Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine's bid as key to the White House's ability to make good on its political promises. "He's one of the best partners I have in the White House. We work together," Obama said. "We know our work is far from over."

Obama drew 6,500 people at a rally in Camden and another 11,000 later in Newark, blaming GOP leadership and lax regulations for the economic crisis that has savaged New Jersey, and dismissing GOP candidate Chris Christie's criticism of Corzine. Their race is seen as a tossup, and a poll released today found Christie and Corzine neck and neck, 43% to 42%. "It wasn't a consequence of Obama policies or Corzine policies that we went into this hole," the president said during a raucous stop in Camden. "There seems to be some selective memory going on here." I

President Barack Obama arrives at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, and walks with New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine, left, before a campaign stop in Camden, N.J.
President Barack Obama arrives at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, and walks with New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine, left, before a campaign stop in Camden, N.J.   (Susan Walsh)
Gov. Jon Corzine waves Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Camden, N.J. at a campaign rally. Corzine will face Republican Chris Christie and Independent candidate Chris Daggett in Tuesday's election.
Gov. Jon Corzine waves Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Camden, N.J. at a campaign rally. Corzine will face Republican Chris Christie and Independent candidate Chris Daggett in Tuesday's election.   (Mel Evans)
President Barack Obama campaigns for New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine, left, at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.
President Barack Obama campaigns for New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine, left, at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.   (Susan Walsh)
President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally for New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.
President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally for New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.   (Susan Walsh)
Supporters wave to Gov. Jon Corzine waves Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Camden, N.J., at a campaign rally. Corzine will face Republican Chris Christie and Independent candidate Chris Daggett in Tuesday's election.
Supporters wave to Gov. Jon Corzine waves Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Camden, N.J., at a campaign rally. Corzine will face Republican Chris Christie and Independent candidate Chris Daggett in Tuesday's election....   (Mel Evans)
President Barack Obama shakes hands with New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine during a campaign rally for Corzine at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.
President Barack Obama shakes hands with New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine during a campaign rally for Corzine at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.   (Susan Walsh)
President Barack Obama shakes hands at a campaign rally for New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.
President Barack Obama shakes hands at a campaign rally for New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.   (Susan Walsh)
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cornelison
Nov 1, 09 10:03 PM CST
The President kept his promise but I wish he hadn't done it for Arlen Specter. I trust his primary opponent, Rep. Joe Sestak, more. Reply
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bewilderbeast
Nov 2, 09 6:42 AM CST
I wish he wouldn't do it for anyone unless he was a really solidly better candidate. Is Obama just as "beltway" as the worst of them? I fear for the "change" we thought was coming.
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DontLikeYou
Nov 2, 09 10:28 AM CST
When Corzine loses, and he will definitely lose this election as the Independents are breaking for Christie, it will underscore how ineffective Mr. Obama is and it will cause the conservative democrats to turn from him. You are witnessing the destruction of the democrat party by mr. obama, the one you lefties adore.
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DontLikeYou
Nov 2, 09 10:43 AM CST
In the most recent 8 polls, Corzine has been in the lead in only 1 poll and that was by a single percentage point. If you think Corzine is going to magically pull out a victory at the last minute, you are delusional. All 3 major elections this year are conservative victories. Democrats, it is definitely time for you to panic. You can be certain the finger pointing will begin in earnest on Tuesday.
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cornelison
Nov 2, 09 7:19 PM CST
Hi dontlikeyou. In the most recent polls you aren't even mentioned.
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