The Democrats may not be that loved in NJ, but the GOP is even more despised. Both state parties are corrupt, but the Democratic Party (especially at the national level) is much more ideologically in line with New Jersey residents than the Republicans. Besides, Lautenberg has done a fair job of representing the state. His age has been raised as a concern. I don't think his age should be an issue any more than McCain's age should be unless there there is some evidence that his age has somehow effected his mental or physical ability to serve. Among the Republicans, former Governor Tom Keane sr. is the only one who would have a real chance against Lautenberg. I haven't read anything about Keane having any interest in running. I do, however, agree with an earlier post that NJ is not as blue as Utah is red. I would say that NJ is as blue as say a state like Georgia is red.

Posted at March 26, 2008 5:58 PM in response to Send In The Clowns: Jersey GOP Candidates Make For Good Comedy