A new Monmouth University poll has found that Governor Chris Christie's ratings have continued to fall, with the majority of New Jersey residents stating that Christie is more concerned about securing a spot in the White house, than he is with running the state.

The poll results were announced Wednesday, in the wake of controversy surrounding Christie's call for balance in vaccine usage and criticism for his handling of "snowmaggedon." Residents surveyed did not shy away from expressing skepticism regarding the Governor's foreign trips and political ambitions, with 66% stating that the Governor is more concerned with his own political future than he is with governing the state.

In addition, 40% stated that the presidential campaign focus has made Christie a less effective governor. The Governor has come under fire for his lavish international trips, and accepting luxury gifts and parties paid for by famous friends. Christie's now notorious hug with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones angered many New Jersey residents. The International Business Times also suggested that Christie may have violated ethics rules if he accepted luxury box seats from the Cowboys as a gift.

According to the poll, Christie's job rating currently stands at 48% approval and 44% disapproval. This marks a drop in approval ratings since last fall. "Christie's ratings stabilized last spring after a big Bridgegate-related drop, but as his travel schedule increased and presidential speculation grew during last fall's campaign, state voter opinion started to erode again, slowly but steadily," Patrick Murray, director of the independent Monmouth University Polling Institute in West Long Branch.

The poll also addressed New Jersey's thoughts on the upcoming election. When asked who would make a better president – Hillary Clinton or Christie, 58% chose Clinton with 32% standing with the Governor.

However, when pitted against another Republican, New Jerseyans were divided. 40% chose Christie while 36% chose Florida Governor Jeb Bush. "Clinton leading Christie in 'Blue Jersey' isn't too much of a shock, but Jeb Bush's competitiveness among Garden State Republicans should give the governor pause," Murray stated.