I am told that the most recent poll conducted by Strategic Vision in New Jersey shows Republican Chris Christie at 53 percent, Democrat Jon Corzine 38 percent, Independent Christopher Daggett 5 percent; and 4 percent undecided. Corzine has been “unable to move the needle and appears stuck at between 37 percent to 39 percent. He is losing badly among Independents.” Margin of error is +/- 3 percentage points.

They also checked Obama’s job approval in New Jersey, and found it at 50 percent, with 40 percent disapproving and 10 percent undecided. On the issue of the economy, 47 percent approve of Obama and 45 percent disapprove.

“Again, Independents are voicing strong disapproval,” I am told.