President Obama was out supporting New Jersey’s governor, Jon Corzine, who faces a tough reelection bid. The November results could be a barometer of the nation’s approval of the president. WNYC reporter Bob Hennelly joins The Takeaway with more.
For a look at the budgetary challenges that many states face in 2009, The Takeaway checks in with governors Jon Corzine of New Jersey and Jim Doyle of Wisconsin. Last week they testified before Congress, pleading for federal help.