Posted on 11/03/2009 8:38:17 PM PST by Libloather
Republicans win Virginia, New Jersey governorships
Reuters | 11/04/2009 12:11 PM
WASHINGTON – Republicans rolled to victory in governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey on Tuesday in a sharp blow to Democrats that showed the limits of U.S. President Barack Obama's influence.
After suffering a one-two punch in those two states, Democrats were trying to salvage a victory over a conservative candidate in a congressional district in upstate New York.
The election outcome in Virginia and New Jersey could offer clues on the mood of America a year after Obama was elected president and a year before 2010 congressional elections that will represent the first clear referendum on Obama's time in office.
While the votes may not have been a referendum on Obama himself, voters clearly expressed concern about the direction of the U.S. economy, which suffers from a 9.8 percent jobless rate the president has been unable to reduce.
Republican Bob McDonnell scored an easy victory over Democrat Creigh Deeds in Virginia. In New Jersey, Republican Chris Christie had a tougher time with incumbent Democratic Governor Jon Corzine but prevailed.
The outcome suggests Democrats have a challenge in trying to attract voters to the polls without Obama's name on the ticket as they prepare to defend their strong majorities in the House of Representatives and the Senate in 2010.
A year ago, Obama became the first Democratic presidential nominee to win Virginia since 1964. Obama campaigned twice for Deeds but Democrats were unable to muster a large turnout the way they did a year ago.
Republicans had not won a statewide race in New Jersey since 1997.
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“None of this means anything.” “We expected to lose.” “We meant for that to happen.” “What elections?” “Corzine isn’t really a Democrat.” “Virginia and New Jersey suck. That’s right: THEY SUCK”
DNC talking points for Wednesday.
Smells like...Victory!
The potential influence of Obama to bring defeat upon Demonrats has no limits.
If he can deliver ,...things will get most interesting....might have implications for California.
rrrriiiggghhhttt - after he went there to campaign for him 3 times, did robocalls and sent Biden to campaign - no slam on the bummer
That could mean enialated, too.
I'm going to bed with a smile on my face just thinking about the sad pusses in DC land tonight.
I'm sure the Narcissist in Chief isn't having a good night...
Translation from the Disgronificator,
Obama is great, everyone else is useless and stupid per sycophantic pressholes.
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