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U.S. Senator Robert Menendez remains upside-down 32%-38% approval rating, according to the latest Quinnipiac University poll released on Tuesday morning.  He was at 31%-39% in July.  Among Independents, he is at 27%-45%, and is upside-down among male and women voters.

Gov. Jon Corzine has a 49%-40% approval rating, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll released this morning. He was at 48%-39% in July. U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg has a 46%-36% approval rating, but 54% of voters say he is too old to serve for six more years. Against an unnamed Republican challenger, Lautenberg leads 39%-36% -- a statistical dead-heat.

Republican U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie has a 40%-14% approval rating, but voters say they don't won't him to run against Lautenberg or Corzine.

A guest column from Assemblyman Michael Patrick Carroll, a Morris County Republican:

During his inaugural address, Governor Corzine repeatedly emphasized one theme: “hold me accountable.”

So, as the midterm elections approach, and his Party defends its record – his record – the question presents itself: has Corzine fulfilled the promises made during his campaign, or in his inaugural?

Corzine enjoys a huge advantage: following Jim McGreevey, virtually anyone looks good by comparison. The Democrats under McGreevey compiled one of the most shameful records of political and fiscal irresponsibility ever witnessed. The Democrats turned New Jersey into a national laughing stock, an economic basket case. If Corzine inherited a mess, his Democratic legislative counterparts created it.

Corzine promised change: an end to fiscal gimmicks, REAL property tax relief and reform (without new taxes), and a rebirth of ethical standards. He assured us that his private life would not impinge upon his public duties. He pledged to drive a hard bargain with state employee unions and to end the power of political bosses.

Quinnipiac University will release a new poll on Tuesday on Gov. Jon Corzine's job approvals and the 2008 U.S. Senate race.  Corzine had a 48%-39% approval rating in the last Quinnipiac poll, released on July 9.

HIGHLAND PARK, NJ – The Highland Park police force voted to endorse Nancy Wolf for Mayor and Michael Kornfeld and George Valenta III for Council.