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N.J. Sen. Buono optimistic in the face of uphill political battle

February 8, 2013

By Shai Ben-Yaacov

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New Jersey State Senator Barbara Buono faces a challenging task in attempting to unseat incumbent Governor Chris Christie. NewsWorks Tonight Host Dave Heller spoke with Buono about why she's decided to take on Christie this year.

She says few New Jersey candidates start out with high name recognition, but she believes her issue-oriented campaign will gain her needed attention.

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