Obama to rally with Corzine on July 16th

By Max Pizarro | July 1st, 2009 - 11:04am

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President Barack Obama will join Gov. Jon Corzine for a rally at Rutgers University in New Brunswick on July 16th, according to an email message the governor sent to supporters this morning.

"President Obama isn't just a close friend of mine; he's a great friend to our state," wrote the governor. "After eight long years, we finally have a partner in Washington who shares our values and vision for a more progressive New Jersey.

"Together, we are creating green jobs, providing universal access to healthcare for kids, protecting the most vulnerable among us, and ensuring all our children have access to a quality education -- regardless of where they live."

This is not the first time the governor, down by double digits in most polls, has turned to a top tier presence in this campaign cycle. Vice President Joe Biden joined Corzine for his general election launch on June 2nd.

But this is Obama's first appearance in a year in which Democrats hope to maintain control of two states where governerships are at stake: Virginia and New Jersey.

"I'm proud of the great progress that Barack Obama and I have already have made," Corzine said. "But we still have more to do, and with a partner in Washington who shares our values and priorities, I'm confident in what we can accomplish in the next four years. I'm honored that President Obama will be on hand in New Jersey to recognize the important work we're doing, and I hope you will join us."

The news obviously failed to impress Corzine's chief rival, GOP gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie.

"This race isn't about President Obama," said Christie campaign manager Bill Stepien. "It is about the issues that face New Jersey and Jon Corzine's record - higher taxes, staggering job losses and lower achievement in our schools. No obligatory endorsement from the President can change Corzine's subpar record."

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this is going to be an

Submitted by njdems09 on July 1, 2009 - 12:06pm.

this is going to be an awesome rally!

What progress??

Submitted by chrisc23 on July 1, 2009 - 12:39pm.

Our country is spiraling downward, fast. Obama is just more of Bush but amplified. We can't afford our empire. Bottom line. And while everyone probably believes Obama will help Corzine, I doubt it. Obama's approval ratings are falling and are comparable to Bush's in 2001.

The liberals seem to not understand we are still at war. It just changed battlefields. And unemployment continues to soar. So I would be very cautious if I was Corzine. Obama talked about personal responsibility during his campaign which appealed to Republicans and Democrats, yet he is governing the complete opposite.

Sounds like a great day and location for a Tea Party.

Submitted by Republican Cons... on July 1, 2009 - 1:37pm.

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson

"Obama a close friend of mine"

Submitted by RepublicanParty... on July 1, 2009 - 2:42pm.

Jon, was Obama a "close friend" when you were supporting your "close friend" Hillary??? Everyone needs close friends. I am glad you have 2. Polls show you may not have much more than that.

Ban

Submitted by VinCognito on July 1, 2009 - 3:09pm.

Shouldn't any place that is in part funded by the State of New Jersey be barred as a venue for political purposes, especially in a year the Gov. is running for reelection? Does Christie get use for a rally at some later point?

Obama hates Corzine

Submitted by gorednj on July 1, 2009 - 6:12pm.

Corzine didn't even give Obama a meeting before he endorsed Hillary.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pe9qjGKU6o&feature=email

Its July and already the

Submitted by ConcernedColleg... on July 1, 2009 - 8:58pm.

Its July and already the White House is getting desperate to aid Corzine, just goes to show how in need Obama and Axlerod are to keep Corzine in Trenton. Someone needs to keep accepting the free money Washington keeps giving out.

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Its July and already the

Submitted by ConcernedColleg... on July 1, 2009 - 8:58pm.

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I agree with Bill Stepien,

Submitted by nthomas00 on July 2, 2009 - 1:37pm.

I agree with Bill Stepien, the election is not about Obama. It is about the issues facing the country, and the state of New Jersey, and there is nothing he can do to help Corzine. Especially since his ratings have gone down because he hasn't made much progress.

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Christie is Dead Wrong Once Again....

Submitted by Nick Lento on July 2, 2009 - 8:07pm.

....when he says that the race isn't about Obama.

That's delusion "thinking".

Obama is the President of the United States. He beat the guy that Christie voted for, John McCain.

Obama beat the guy that George bush voted for, John McCain.

Chris Christie can only win if is allowed to, somehow, "succeed" in pretending to be something other than what he is; a George Bush/John McCain/Sarah Palin Republican.

Cristie won't be allowed to succed in his attempt to con the people of New Jersey into believing that he's some kind of "moderate".

Christie remains a right wing Republican who worked for and advanced the agenda of...George Bush. That's a political tatoo indelibly inked on Christopher Christie's forehead.