Slip Sliding Away - II

As we continually remind you (and lament), New Jersey is one of the bluest states in the nation.

Thus it is significant that the latest Quinnipiac poll shows

New Jersey registered voters are split on what they think of Christie, with 47 percent approving and 46 percent disapproving. That’s slightly better for Christie than a June Quinnipiac poll, when 44 percent approved and 47 percent disapproved. 

Obama’s approval ratings have suffered, with 52 percent of voters disapproving and 44 percent approving — down from a positive 50 percent to 46 percent in June. 

And U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, up for re-election next year, also saw his rating drop, to 39 percent and 42 percent disapprove – down from a positive 45 percent to 38 percent in June.

That's correct, the President has only a 44% approval rating in New Jersey. But don't bet the farm just yet, there is a huge difference between voicing disapproval and actually voting for someone else. Still, we'll take whatever good news we can get.

Meanwhile, the President continues to tour the Midwest in a customized bus that cost the taxpayers $1.1 million.

If you build it, they will tour.