TRENTON With curious officeworkers gawking and strip-bar standards playing in the background, several hundred people joined a handful of exotic dancers in front of the Statehouse last Thursday to rally against New Jersey’s new indoor smoking ban. About 20 of the women who, to the disappointment of some in the crowd, didn’t reveal anything more risque than their midriffs said the ban will result in lost clients and lost money. “It’s going to murder our business,” said Dominique Hernandez, 24, who dances at a lounge in Florence. “A lot of people want to get off of work, have a drink and a smoke and watch some pretty girls. There’s nothing wrong with that.” Apparently not, judging by the looks Hernandez in tight jeans and a revealing black T-shirt received from onlookers. “I’m just passing by on the way to the office,” was the refrain from many men, and some women, in the crowd. But many said they came to protest the smoking ban, saying it was a violation of their rights. “Pretty soon they’re going to be outlawing it in our houses,” said Allan Brophy, 24, of Union. Brophy did admit that word of strippers at the rally had “piqued my interest.” The rally, trumpeted by two radio shock jocks, featured signs that read “Defy Anti-Smoking Nazis” and “Tobacco Control Is Out of Control.” In the background, a loudspeaker blared typical strip bar tunes such as “You Can Leave Your Hat On” and “Girls, Girls, Girls.” Codey, who was holding an unrelated news conference inside the Statehouse while the rally was taking place, joked that he would make his event quick so reporters could go outside. Thursday’s rally took take place one week into the winter ratings period for radio stations.