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Christie gets Dem mayor's backing for re-election

New Jersey Chris Christie shares a laugh with his constituents during his 100th Town Hall meeting in Manahawkin NJ. Gov. Christie holds his 100th town meeting, in Manahawkin at the Gymnasium at St. Mary of the Pines Parish Center 100 Bishop Way Manahawkin, Stafford Township, NJ JCHRISTIE17 01/16/2013 ( MICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer )
New Jersey Chris Christie shares a laugh with his constituents during his 100th Town Hall meeting in Manahawkin NJ. Gov. Christie holds his 100th town meeting, in Manahawkin at the Gymnasium at St. Mary of the Pines Parish Center 100 Bishop Way Manahawkin, Stafford Township, NJ JCHRISTIE17 01/16/2013 ( MICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer )
The Associated Press
Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2013, 10:47 AM

NEWARK, N.J. - The Democratic mayor of Harrison and the entire town council of the Democratic stronghold have endorsed Republican Gov. Chris Christie for re-election.

Mayor Raymond McDonough announced his support for Christie during a campaign event Thursday at a diner in Newark.

McDonough is the first Democratic mayor to formally back the governor. He said Christie is the best choice to lead New Jersey and praised the governor for pushing through a cap on property tax hikes and government pension and health reforms.

Democratic state Sen. Barbara Buono of Middlesex County has picked up enough support statewide to become the Democrats' likely nominee for governor.

The Associated Press