Of course life goes on. The question is, do they have the clarity and wisdom to adjust, or just live in denial?
Must have been a big Dem area just reporting - Leslie Byrne has pulled ahead, and most people think she has no chance of winning.
Did the GOP need "clarity and wisdom" to adjust after Warner won back in '01? No need, it was just a blip on the radar. So we lose an election. Can't win 'em all.
I'm sure you both know the unique gubernatorial history of Virginia:
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE:
The governorship of Virginia has gone to the party NOT occupying the White House every year since 1973!!
Yep, Reagan campaigned vigorously for his party's candidate BOTH times and the Democrat still won. Clinton did the same for his party's candidate and the Republicans still won!! In 2001, GWB's JA rating was in the 80s and yes, you guessed it, the Democrat still won!
Bottomline: This race is NOT an indicator of anything other than the often bizarre nature of Virginia politics!
What adjustment should be made?