I've always understood why Gov. Corzine thought he had to name Bob Menendez to fill his Senate seat, but I've also always thought it was a disasterous choice. In the latest poll Senator Menendez has a mere 38% support, to 44% for son of Kean. Even as unexpected chances for Democratic pick-ups emerge and strengthen in other Senate races, Bob Menendez's weaknesses make it harder to think that the Democrats have any shot at winning control of the US Senate. And if they don't, they'll have to face a much more wily and skilled leader in Mitch McConnell who will be a much tougher foe than the hapless Bill Frist.
Posted by armand at September 24, 2006 09:16 PM | TrackBack | Posted to Politics | Politics