The race for New Jersey Governor is a dead heat between the top two candidiates. This weekend, all three men vying for the top seat in Trenton were out on the campaign trail. WFMZ's Jackie Shutack talked with an expert and examined the latest polling data to see how the race might shake out.

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>> REPORTER: Muhlenberg College professor Chris Borick says the recession has hurt incumbent Corzine's popularity.

Therefore, he is in the fight for his political life this week.

>> PRESIDENT OBAMA: "Hello New Jersey!!"

>> REPORTER: This weekend, Democratic Governor Jon Corzine of New Jersey called upon his high powered friends, including President Obama, to help him campaign to keep his job.

>> "When you vote we win, when you vote Democratic we all win."

>> REPORTER: Just days before selecting their next governor, New Jersey voters are clearly divided.

>> PROFESSOR CHRIS BORICK - MUHLENBERG COLLEGE: "It's an important race because it's a sign of where momentum is in American politics, and it's one of the few games in town."

>> REPORTER: The latest Monmouth University/Gannett New Jersey Poll shows a statistical dead heat.

As of Friday night, challenger Chris Christie held an insignificant one point lead over incumbent Jon Corzine among likely voters, 43% to 42%.

Two weeks ago, the race was tied at 39% each. Independent Chris Daggett checks in at 8%.

>> CHRIS CHRISTIE: "We can get our people back to work. That's the most important thing we can do in the next 4 years."

>> REPORTER: Former U.S. Attorney Chris Christie campaigned Friday in Bergen County, today he stumped for votes in Toms River.

>> BORICK: "If the Republicans and Chris Christie are able to win IN New Jersey, next week, it would be a sign that the party is having a resurgence nationally."

>> REPORTER: Independent Chris Daggett continues to criss- cross the state in the final days of the campaign.

>> CHRIS DAGGETT: "I think thinking people that are interested in knowing the substance of campaigns and want an alternative will turn to me."

>> BORICK: "For individuals that are seeking something different right now, that might dissipate some of the votes that would automatically go to Christie as the something different and move some of those into the hands of Chris Daggatt.

>> REPORTER: Professor Borick adds that this election could also be a referendum on President Obama's policies.

We'll find out how it all shakes out Tuesday.

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