POLL: VOTERS LEANING DEMOCRAT IN ASSEMBLY AND SENATE RACES

While Gov. Chris Christie is the popular choice for reelection, don’t expect Republicans to take control of the legislature. A new Rutgers-Eagleton poll says that nearly 50 percent are voting or leaning Democratic for their local Assembly races, while 32 percent support Republicans. Results are similar for state Senate races. Christie is maintaining a 20 percent lead in the polls, which suggests that Christie’s coattails won’t be enough to gain a majority for the GOP.