The Growing Influence of the Jersey Shore

On January 19th Governor-elect Chris Christie will become Governor of New Jersey. The online Asbury Park Press article Shore delivers for Christie: Vote totals boost area's influence, emphasizes the growing political clout of the Jersey Shore region. It cites the significant fact that during the recent gubernatorial election Ocean and Monmouth Counties delivered more votes for Republican Chris Christie than Democratic strongholds Essex and Hudson Counties did for Democrat Jon Corzine. That's a departure from past election patterns. A shift in power in favor of the Jersey Shore would signify its greater influence on the course of New Jersey's future. As this state is burdened with heavy taxes and a stagnant economy, that bodes well for area residents.