[hsalaw]

Let’s face it, the Democrats were motivated in this election and the Republicans were not.

Gillespie still got 48%, which I thought was surprising since Republicans weren't all that enthused. And of course the Democrats are motivated - they were desperate to win something and show they're still in the game.

[zeestephen]

Re: “Gillespie still got 48%, which I thought was surprising since Republicans weren’t all that enthused.”

The final number for Gillespie was 45.0%.

Trump only got 44.4%.