[Coop]

You know I'm not doubting you - jes funnin'.

But it is a bit surprising. However, I imagine 9/11 was extremely personal to many NJ residents. IF these polls remain this way into late October, I'll be going to bed early on Election Night. But I'm not counting on that to happen.

[Azzurri]

That's a good point. Many of the victims in WTC on 9/11 were NJ residents and they probably still have a special affinity for Bush's performance in the immediate aftermath. Also, NJites are probably not as partisan as the leftists in NY. So, perhaps 2004 will be a special case in NJ where Bush has a chance. I'm not putting money on it, but it could happen.