New Jersey’s green ‘boss’?

New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie invoked the name of his state’s favorite son in touting a green energy project.

He tweeted:

tunes courtesy of E Street on Sirius… fitting b/c solar-wind facility is in Atlantic City http://tinyurl.com/5s7x23 #bruce #wind #solar

Liberal politicians have traditionally called on Springsteen during their campaigns. The rock legend was a noted critic of President George W. Bush and endorsed President Barack Obama during the 2008 election, playing benefit concerts for him.

President Ronald Reagan famously used Springsteen’s anthem “Born in the U.S.A.” during his 1984 reelection campaign. But after he learned it had anti-Vietnam themes, his campaign ceased playing it during rallies.

Christie is the frontrunner in the GOP primary, the winner of which will take on Gov. Jon Corzine (D) in the general election this November.

The former U.S. Attorney has shown his green credentials on the campaign trail and recently gained the endorsement of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R).

The GOP is pinning its hopes on Christie to lead a comeback in the Northeast, where the party has been decimated during the last several elections.

If you need a wake up call this morning: