NJ Special Election Could Hurt Democratic Voter Turn Out in October AND November
Yeah - I'm pretty ticked. We the tax payers of NJ are being asked to fund Republican Political games at a cost of up to $24 Million dollars.
Really trying to find the cost to JUST add a few names to the November ballot as opposed to doing everything from the print/mail of the Sample Ballot to finding Poll Workers 2 months in a row.
Any DU'ers in outside of NJ who have experienced this? I.E. Back to back elections? Are you in a defined by the media Red or Blue State? Real time experience?
I'm a GOTV'er and will volunteering on both the Gov and Senate race - as well as volunteering for my preferred primary candidate.
Chances of voter fatigue by us coming through several times?
The poll finds that Democrats are more likely to opt for voting in the October Senate race over November’s gubernatorial and legislative election. If forced to choose to vote in only one election, 73% of likely New Jersey voters say they would cast their ballot in the regular general election to 20% who prefer the special Senate election. Democrats (26%) are more likely than Republicans (14%) to choose the special election.
“Low turnout normally benefits a Republican, so the Democratic nominee will need a boost from supporters more interested in the Senate race to maintain the party’s normal edge in Garden State elections,” said Murray. “This could also translate to fewer Democratic voters in November, which will serve to pump up Gov. Christie’s already daunting lead.”
New Jersey voters, specifically those likely to show up at one or both of this fall’s elections, are not particularly happy with the governor’s decision to call a special election to fill the vacant Senate seat, he added. Just 30% of likely voters approve of this decision to 42% who disapprove, while 24% say it doesn’t really matter to them. Seven-in-ten likely voters (70%) say they have heard that this series of special elections could cost the state up to $24 million and 75% say that this cost bothers them. Only 18% are not bothered by the cost of running these extra elections. Nearly two-thirds of likely voters (65%) say it would be better to vote for U.S. Senate on the same day as the November governor’s election. Just 23% prefer holding the Senate ballot at a separate election.
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But it would still have to happen twice in two general elections held three weeks apart. I can't help but think that if this was a place like Wisconsin nationally folks would get worked up over this. Is everyone really THAT afraid of the our Governor? I'm not - I think he's a bully and a joke. But he's waved is scepter and said so be it - and us peons have to just take this waste of money. So irrirated.
Read that link from our local news . . .
The purpose of our STATE law implemented in 1915 when the 17th Amendment was passed at the Fed Level was to avoid unnecessary expenses in electing Reps and Senators.
We are talking three weeks - not 75+ days.
Hopefully we can stop this monumental waste of money now.
Why does the media want Christie to win? That's rhetorical.
. They want him in 2016.
I think there is a 'social element' in Central NJ to voting too.
I just don't believe Christie has 'won it' before the race has even begun. He's already got two people willing to give him hell. 
Newark or Camden/Trenton? I HAVE canvassed there.
It's easy to say - do it and shut up online. But I sit in my snug home in Somerville NJ with my car and six figure job.
I canNOT say that black woman to black woman to some a woman my age - barely getting by in Newark NJ. She doesn't have a car. Her job is not the job it was a few years ago if she has one. Oh - and have you seen what has happened here the past two years circa 10/31? Do you know how stressful it is to get around in the two main inner city areas of NJ post a freak severe snow storm or post Hurricane?
She's gonna look at me, and slam the door in my face after I tell her I live out in Somerville.
An even more bitter pill? I get to tell her - sorry your SNAP benefits have been cut but you know the Governor feels 10-24 MILLION Dollars spent on a 'special election' is more valuable than your children having a full stomache when they go to bed tonight.
I want you to step back and read what you wrote. Now question? How important is the minority vote to YOU as a liberal/progressive. Great - you all get your black Senator - but you can't get him FROM New Jersey without the black/hispanic/latino voters in the two major hubs. And I can't tell that voter to just 'suck it up'.
I reserve that for the rich people in Somerset and Hunterdon and Warren Counties.
What district if you don't mind me asking?
I'm just focusing on the Gov and Senate races. I'm extremely fearful that the sparkle and glitter will be gone come November and Buono won't have a chance. Point blank -she's no Corzine.
It's a numbers game for her to win. And I think we can turn Democrats against Christie. It may come at the expense of ANY unions that support him - but my feeling is . . . so be it.
