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USATODAY.com - New N.J. slogan: 'Come see for yourself Page 1 of 1 <br /> ARM Ga PRINTTHIS <br /> TODAY Powered by <br /> New N .J . slogan : ' Come see for yourself <br /> TRENTON , N .J. (AP) — If you were pulling for "New Jersey: You Got a Problem Think she' s <br /> With That?" as the new state slogan, forget about it, buddy. The winning entry in <br /> the slogan contest was: "New Jersey: "Come See For Yourself." worrying about <br /> The new tag line is aimed at drawing more tourists to a state often associated with mobsters, traffic-choked paying hilts? <br /> highways and refinery odors that cause drivers to roll up windows on the way through . <br /> "Our catchphrase should hint at our true beauty," Gov. Richard J. Codey said . <br /> The slogan was the top choice among 11 ,227 telephone and online votes cast by residents for five final <br /> entries. <br /> In the end , voters decided it was better not to tell people to "Expect the Unexpected," have "Love at First <br /> Sight," enjoy "The Real Deal," or discover "The Best Kept Secret." ., . ;. '.. <br /> The contest was launched after Codey rejected a marketing company's proposal , "We'll Win You Over ' He <br /> said it reminded him too much of when he was single and asked girls out on a date. <br /> His office and tourism officials chose the finalists from about 8,000 ideas, including "You Got a Problem <br /> w >. <br /> With That?" and "Most of Our Elected Officials Have Not Been Indicted." <br /> The winning slogan's author, state transit agency worker Jeffrey Antman , won two tickets to a New Jersey <br /> Nets or Devils game and a two-night stay at a golf resort — in New Jersey, of course. <br /> Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved . This material may not be published, broadcast, <br /> rewritten or redistributed. <br /> �% <br /> Find this article at: '.. <br /> http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2006-01 -13-new-jersey-slogan_x.htm '.. <br /> ❑ Check the box to include the list of links referenced in the article. <br /> Copyright 2009 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co. Inc. <br /> http://usatoday.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=USATODAY.com+-+N, , , 10/21 /2009 <br />