In television interviews throughout New Jersey, Chris has be responding to questions comparing his candidacy of Jesse Ventura. National online news sources have also been reporting the historical facts showing the similarities in polling between the two candidates. As many are aware, Jesse Ventura went on to win the governorship of Minnesota.

National Journal
After the ‘98 candidate debates got underway in MN’s GOV race, polling showed Jesse Ventura’s (Ref) numbers rising in a near straight line. More than 10 years later, and several states to the east, the same could be said for another Indie candidate. Ex-EPA regional admin. Chris Daggett (I) turned in a calibrated, above-the-fray performance during the first NJ GOV debate earlier this month. Since then, his campaign has gained some momentum, culminating in the endorsement last weekend by NJ’s largest daily newspaper, the Newark Star-Ledger.

MSNBC
“All the ingredients are there for Daggett in New Jersey: both major party nominees have upside down negatives; 40% believe Christie is NOT honest/trustworthy while 48% believe the same about Corzine. The national climate has a “pox on both houses” feel to it.”