Republican Chris Christie ousts Jon Corzine in N.J. governor's race
NJ.com The Star-Ledger

Republican Chris Christie, a corporate lawyer turned crusading federal prosecutor, was elected New Jersey’s 55th governor last night, ousting Jon Corzine, an unpopular but well-funded incumbent, in a race viewed as an early referendum on President Obama. It was the first time a Republican won a statewide election in New Jersey since Gov. Christie Whitman was re-elected by a narrow margin in 1997. Corzine became the first incumbent to lose an election since Jim Florio in 1993.

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Christie leads Corzine by two points in latest Quinnipiac poll
The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk 11/02

In the see-saw New Jersey Governor's race, Republican challenger Christopher Christie has 42 percent to Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine's 40 points, with 12 percent for independent candidate Christopher Daggett, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Six percent remain undecided. This compares with a 43 to 38 percent Corzine lead, with 13 percent for Daggett, in an Oct. 28 survey.

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N.J. Gov candidates race across state in final push
NJ.com AP 11/02

New Jersey's candidates for governor are darting through the state today, in a final push for votes in a race that's too close to call.

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TRAIL MIX: On the trail today
The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk 10/26

Public campaign schedule for Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie and his running mate, Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno:

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Convicted former state Sen. Joseph Coniglio reports to prison Nov. 9
NJ.com Star Ledger 10/26

The Bergen County Democrat was convicted in September on federal corruption charges for accepting bribes in exchange for steering state grants to Hackensack University Medical Center. He was sentenced to 30 months in prison, and must pay a $15,000 fine.

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In Parish of Slain Pastor, Talk of Forgiveness
NYTimes.com By MICHAEL WILSON and NATE SCHWEBER 10/25

A popular Roman Catholic priest who was stabbed to death in his rectory in Chatham, N.J., last week — as well as the man charged in the killing — were remembered fondly on Sunday.

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Newspaper circulation falling fast, down 10.6 pct
Breitbart.com By BARBARA ORTUTAYAP 10/26

The decline in U.S. newspaper circulation is accelerating as the industry struggles with defections to the Internet and tumbling ad revenue. ... The New York Times stayed in third place at 927,851, down 7.3 percent from the same period of 2008. ... The New York Times stayed in third place at 927,851, down 7.3 percent from the same period of 2008.

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G.O.P. Gearing Up for 2010 House Races
NYTimes.com By RAYMOND HERNANDEZ10/23

WASHINGTON — National Republican leaders are laying the groundwork to mount tough challenges against at least six Democratic members of the House of Representatives from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut next year, emboldened by President Obama’s ebbing popularity and voter concerns over issues like federal spending and health care.

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N.J. Assembly Democrats expect to retain majority control after November election
NJ.com Chris Megerian/Statehouse Bureau 10/26

TRENTON -- As the nail-biting governor’s race consumes just about all of the political oxygen this campaign season, there’s a quieter battle being waged for the 80-seat state Assembly, where Democrats are confident they will continue nearly a decade of dominance. Under-funded and lesser-known Republicans are struggling to make headway in legislative races, and few expect Democrats to lose control of the lower house, where they hold a 48-32 majority.

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Poll finds Christie leads Corzine by 2 points
NJ.com The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk 10/21

In New Jersey, this year's governor’s race may come down to turnout and how much support an independent candidate can hold onto.

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Editor's Note -- It will all come down to turnout. Pray for a windy, rainy, cold day.