NJ Gov. Christie Headed Across the Pond Amid Unfavorable Home State Approval
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Mike McGinnis/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — On Tuesday, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s office announced he would cross the pond next month to visit the United Kingdom during the first week of February.
Like his recent trips to Canada and Mexico, it’s being described as a trade mission by his office.
But Christie has some difficult numbers from the Garden State, which will follow him not only to England but likely on any campaign trail as well.
In a new Quinnipiac University poll out Wednesday, the survey data says Christie gets his worst overall score in almost four years.
Survey participants still blame the “Bridgegate” scandal, which is indicated in Christie’s approval rating of 46 percent, with 48 percent disapproving.
Sixty-five to 32 percent of New Jersey voters also say Christie has strong leadership qualities, but 50 to 46 percent believe he is not honest and trustworthy. Fifty-one to 45 percent say he does not care about their needs and problems.
[SEE THE FULL RESULTS OF THE POLL HERE]
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