Allison Tupper

December 8, 2007 - 9:00am

Edwards wins New Jersey straw poll

By Matt Friedman
Tags: Joseph Cryan, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Steven Rothman, Al Komjathy, Julie Scheck, Allison Tupper, Larry Stempler

Roselle Park felt a little bit like Des Moines last night, when about 200 Democrats gathered at an Italian restaurant for the New Jersey Democratic Caucus, where the results didn’t mean much but Democratic passion was on full display.

But if the results actually held water, then the world of New Jersey politics is topsy-turvy, because Hillary Clinton – who continues to lead state polls by 30% margins -- was eliminated in the first round of caucusing, coming in short of the 15% threshold with 27 members – 6 less than Dennis Kucinich’s 33.

And ultimately John Edwards, who barely makes a dent in New Jersey polls, prevailed with 76 supporters to Barack Obama’s 68 and Kucinich’s 34.

The event was conceived and organized by Jeff Gardner, co-chair of New Jersey for Democracy, and John Bartlett, Chairman of the Executive Committee of New Jersey’s Democratic Future.  Gardner had seen the Iowa caucuses four years ago, and thought it would be fun to imitate.  The two organizers invited every candidate – except one.

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Of the Republicans who mulled U.S. Senate bids, who would have run strongest against Frank Lautenberg?
Kip Bateman
5%
John Crowley
18%
Anne Evans Estabrook
10%
Joe Kyrillos
30%
Joe Pennacchio
20%
Murray Sabrin
5%
Andy Unanue
8%
Dick Zimmer
5%

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