2009/2010: Corzine's $, VA debate

The DSCC is up with a new Web video blasting the GOP’s economic record. NEW JERSEY: “The flagging economy could put a damper on New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine's (D) bid for a second term as the former Wall Street executive’s net worth plummeted amid an ailing stock market. Corzine, who has spent liberally in bids for senator in 2000 and governor in 2005, reported a gross income of negative $2.75 million in 2008 thanks to losses he suffered in the stock market. Corzine owes no taxes this year because of his losses. Campaign finance reports show Corzine has spent more than $100 million on his own electoral success … That's a significant portion of Corzine's net worth, once estimated at more than $300 million following his lucrative career atop investment powerhouse Goldman Sachs.” NEW YORK: As of Friday afternoon, Democrat Scott Murphy was leading Republican Jim Tedisco by 273 votes (79,839 vs. 79,566). Politico says Murphy appears headed to victory. “Fueling Democratic optimism is the ... (link)