New Jersey's jobless rate now stands at 9.3 percent, which is much higher than most other states, and if it does not start dropping significantly, it could soon become a focal point in this year's gubernatorial campaign.
The Gubernatorial election is more than seven months away, but it seems like every week since the beginning of the year, Governor Christie has been picking up another endorsement from an elected Democratic official, or a union that usually supports Democratic candidates.