An interesting question put forth today

The Star-Ledger  asked the question, 'Since Governor Christie will try and change outsiders views of New Jersey via his keynote speech at the RNC convention, will he be effective?'

Note we didn't say it was a good question, just an interesting one.

Of course he won't. 89% of Republicans are white people, older, and who aren't open to a huge amount of new ideas. In the meantime, their children, and anyone under 50 who are subjected to on a daily basis "The Jersey Shore", Jerseylicious", "The Housewives of New Jersey", "Snooki and JWOWW Against the World", "Mob Wives" et al are NOT going to change their opinion of the Garden State because the governor gives a speech.

A recent poll would confirm Johnny's suspicions:

The latest Rutgers-Eagleton poll found 46 percent of those surveyed think Christie’s speech will make no difference in how the state is perceived. Nearly a third — 32 percent — think it will enhance the state’s image, while 14 percent think it will hurt.

Now, Johnny has only lived here in Jersey City for four years, but isn't the whole idea about being from New Jersey that you don't give a frog's fat ass what people think of you? Isn't that part of the allure?

Your thoughts?