Chris Christie is more popular than I ever imagined, according to a Quinnipiac University telephone poll conducted from June 10 to June 15. According to the poll 44 percent of New Jersey voters approve of his job performance, while 43 percent disapprove.
Forty-five percent of voters consider him a leader, while 43 percent describe him as a bully.
The public's opinion of Christie's policies is mixed.
Voters disapproved of his $820 million cut in aid to public schools by a 61-35 percent margin.
Sixty-seven percent approve of his proposed constitutional amendment to limit property tax increases to 2.5 per cent per year. Only 25 percent oppose it.
Voters indicated Christie should have signed the bill to increase income taxes on millionaires by a margin of 61 to 33 percent..
Nearly two thirds of voters with children in the public schools say they like teachers, but 53 percent have a negative opinion of the teacher's union.
About Me
- trentonbutcherboy
- Commentary on local and national politics from the viewpoint of a long-time Trenton city resident and union state worker. Before working for the state I was employed in the private sector as a production worker in various factories and as a painting contractor, so I know what it is to work hard for your money. Back in the 1970s I lived in Iowa and Nebraska and for a time worked at the Iowa Beef Processors packing plant in Dakota City, Nebraska and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Amalgimated Meatcutters and Butcher Workmen. Today I don't cut much meat, but don't hesitate slicing up politicians from either party, especially when they attack the interests of ordinary working people. If you want to hear from an economic liberal and union man who is a social conservative, you've come to the right place.