<div id="subtitle">Reality TV star Randal Pinkett says he'd consider NJ lieutenant governor job if it's offered</div><div><p>Reality TV star Randal Pinkett says he'll consider running for lieutenant governor in New Jersey if — and when — an offer is made.</p><p>The season 4 "Apprentice" winner tells The Associated Press he's met with Gov. Jon Corzine, but the governor has not asked him to be his running mate.</p><p>Pinkett is an African-American businessman who co-chaired Newark Mayor Cory Booker's transition team.</p><p>Corzine reportedly backed off Pinkett after the choice received negative reaction from some Democrats and newspaper editorial pages.</p><p>Corzine must make his lieutenant governor selection by Monday.</p><p>Republican Chris Christie has picked Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno (gwah-DAHN'-oh) as his running mate.</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=55348857&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>

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