New Jersey: Chris Christie 46, Cory Booker 42

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie enjoys a 56 percent approval rating and is positioned to edge out a Democratic challenger if he runs for a second term next year, according to a Quinnipiac poll released on Wednesday.

In match-ups with potential Democratic challengers, Christie holds a 46 to 42 percent advantage over Newark Mayor Cory Booker and tops State Senator Richard Codey 47 to 41 percent, the poll found…

Christie’s support is especially strong among men, white voters and independent voters – all three groups back with more than 60 percent.

Voters say he deserves to be re-elected by 52 to 40 percent.