I think we will win this one. The libs are on TV (Like Gov. Richardson) making excuses. And how if they retain one of the two (NJ or VA) Govenors that it will be a resounding defeat for Bush!
Richardson is creating low expectations so he can crow it was a major victory once the results are in. NJ is a lock for the Dems. VA is questionable but still leaning towards the Dems. If we win in VA, it is a major victory for the GOP today and will blunt any momentum the Dems think they have going into 2006.
If they retain a Governor's seat in a state that despite McGreevy and universal corruption in 2002 and 2004 etc...still votes for their ruling Party (Democrats)...this is a defeat for Bush? LOL
Reality is that if Corzine doesn't do at least 5% above Forrester the Dems have had a bad election. If Forrester comes within 1-3% Dems are in trouble. Should the upset occur and he win? HUGE trouble for Dems. But, no, Dems should at least be ahead by a 5-7% victory march in N.J. That would be the expectation. Anything short speaks well of the Republican turnout and Forrester campaign.
Virginia is an independent state that votes for perceived moderate/conservative Democrats. If a Dem wins, it's not a huge defeat for Bush. It would be a bit demoralizing and we'd have to hear Dems crowing and stating this foretells '06, but it doesn't. Historically they should win. If they don't, it means Virginia is showing signs of moving more solidly Republican even while people converse about the GOP being in huge trouble. That wouldn't be good news for Democrats.