Christie Bringing In Some GOP Stars For Home Stretch In New Jersey

Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN), Fmr. US Attorney Chris Christie (R) and Fmr. New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R)
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On a conference call with reporters this morning, the Chris Christie campaign announced a marathon schedule of events all around the state for the final week of the campaign — and they’ll be getting some special guests.

Campaign adviser Mike DuHaime said the campaign will be joined by Rudy Giuliani, Tim Pawlenty, and former New Jersey Governors Tom Kean and Christie Whitman. Specific days and events were not announced for these guest-stars at this time.

I asked whether the campaign is at a disadvantage to the Corzine campaign, which has been able to bring in popular national Democrats like President Obama, Vice President Biden and former President Bill Clinton. By contrast, a lot of national Republicans wouldn’t be popular draws in New Jersey, such as Sarah Palin and other conservative figures.

“It’s no greater disadvantage than it is to run in New Jersey to begin with,” said DuHaime, due to the state having 700,000 more Democrats than Republican, and Corzine able to spend a lot of his own money on the race.

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