NJ GOV: For Corzine, The Fat Lady Sings
Defeated NJ Gov. Jon Corzine (D) emerged moments ago to give a short concession speech. He thanked his supporters and his running mate, state Sen. Loretta Weinberg (D). "I love you and I thank you all," he said. He told the crowd that he'd called ex-U.S. Atty Chris Christie (R) to congratulate him and that the GOPer had been "gracious." His other opponent, ex-EPA regional admin. Chris Daggett (I), Corzine said, had added civility to the campaign.
"The people have chosen tonight," Corzine said. "That doesn't mean that the Democrats in this room, the Democrats across this state or across this country don't have an agenda to carry forward."
"There is more for all of us to do," he added. "We may be retiring from politics but we're not retiring from life."
Moments later at his headquarters in Parsippany, Christie came on stage to chants of "yes we can" and "thank you." He also called the gov. "gracious."
"We need to make New Jersey more affordable and we need to do it now," Christie said, asking supporters to help usher in "a new era of hope and optimism" in the state.
Christie may chant yes we can, but yes we can do what? I do know it is unfortunate for NJ and Virginia that they now have GOP governors, which really means nothing will get done for the people and policies will be put in to enrich corporations and insurance companies. If they thought they were having a hard time under the Dems, they ain't seen nothing yet? They are in for a very bumpy ride and a rude awakening!