This will be my last blog before Election Day, and it has been said that the 2010 Congressional race between Adler and Runyan has become the most competitive political race in the state of New Jersey. In a debate held October 19th, the two candidates clashed over...the economy? This is one of the few debates where Adler and Runyan did not spend the most of their time bashing each other for their nasty campaign ads, although they did spend some time discussing them. Instead, both candidates spent most of their time arguing about their positions on the stimulus package, which Adler favors and Runyan is against. Adler says that the package is “a way to stop this freefall of the economy,” while Runyan favors keeping and extending the Bush tax cuts. Runyan and Adler also talked about other major topics such as healthcare reform and social security.
As Election Day is getting closer, both candidates are finally starting to get down to business and address issues the voters really care about. Jon Runyan, a former Eagles offensive lineman, came into the election with no prior political experience, but has managed to take the lead against the “freshman Democrat,” John Adler. According to projected election results by the New York Times, which compares chances for both candidates from February 1st, 2010 until October 25th, 2010, Adler began the election in the lead with approximately 51.6% to Runyan’s 46%; however, as of October 25th, Runyan now takes a slight advantage over Adler with results showing 48.6% for Runyan and 48% for Adler. Although Runyan has only a .6% lead over Adler, these results clearly indicate that the citizens of the 3rd District of New Jersey are unsure about Adler and may be ready for a new voice of representation. As a resident of New Jersey, I am very excited to steal the voters hearts and see who comes out on top!
I disagree. I do not beleive that the voters truely care about the issues or are so tried of the incumbent that they seek to replace him. Rather I beleive that everyone is so excited about having a former professional football player represent them. Name recognition is everything. Why else would the people consider electing a person no political experience.
ReplyDeleteWhile I agree that name recognition plays a role, I feel that the polls may shed a different light on the election. In the February 1st, 2010 polls Adler was in the lead over Runyan. I feel while name recognition did have an impact but if it was a largely impact that what the voters cared about I feel that Runyan would have been in the lead while this poll was taken. In the October 25th, 2010 poll, it shows Runyan with now a slight advantage over Adler. I feel the public after nine months didn't just realized Runyan was a famous football player but rather perhaps stand for the people's interests.
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