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I'll split the difference with you guys. Joe is right that the Torch is probably stalling for a Dem governor, which means a DEM senator.

I think Bush SHOULD have appeared early and often in these races, but on the other hand, Early was in deep trouble from the get-go, and Schundler polled far down at the beginning. Thus, Bush would have risked getting tagged with a "two-time loser" image if both these guys lost with his full support.

I don't think nearly enough FR discussion has gone on about the WEAKNESSES of Schundler and Early as candidates. It's one thing to blame the media or the "moderate Republicans" (as Rush does), but the fact is that Whitman WON on tax cuts; and that Schundler should have been able to count on more black votes than ANY Republican. So what happened? I'm anxious to see some analysis that doesn't involve "Bush-bashing."

We voted early for Early today. Having said that, I believe Early was an uninspiring candidate for Governor. He may be solid in the experience block but he didn't effectively parlay that into an issue that us average people could identify with. Warner is all flash and cash. His smarmy approach turned me off but will undoubtedly appeal to the clintonistas. I think Early still may pull this out but if he does it will be close.

DiFrancesco clearly knifed Bret in the back. I'm sorry, but there is no other word for it. The establishment of NJ's GOP decided they'd take a loss, and to heck with what it did to Bush or us.

Virginia was ineptness by Earley's campaign for the most part, plus Warner's a good double-talker.

Note: Warner had been campaigning since 1996, and McGreevey since he lost to Whitman in 1997. Plus, both showed a clear disregard for the truth. Guess sleaze beats decency again.