Not unexpected, but a solid win nonetheless. This race was tied in the summer and the Dems got a big boon when they dug up an old paper by McDonnell that stirred up some controversy. This is also a state that Obama carried in 2008 and has 2 Democratic senators and the retiring governor was a Dem. Nevertheless, The Republican won going away.

All eyes on NJ. Still too close to call. According to intrade.com, though, Christie has emerged as a slight favorite.

Originally posted by sh76
Not unexpected, but a solid win nonetheless. This race was tied in the summer and the Dems got a big boon when they dug up an old paper by McDonnell that stirred up some controversy. This is also a state that Obama carried in 2008 and has 2 Democratic senators and the retiring governor was a Dem. Nevertheless, The Republican won going away.

All eyes on NJ. S ...[text shortened]... too close to call. According to intrade.com, though, Christie has emerged as a slight favorite.

Originally posted by telerion
I'm not surprised about Virginia. I lived there for six years, leaving at the beginning of this summer. I knew some pretty staunch Democrats and most of them thought Deeds was awful. He just wasn't a Mark Warner or even a Tim Kaine.

I am really going to be watching the Rep's closely over the next few years. If a strong moderate wing emerges, I'll pro ...[text shortened]... ut if they really think the answer is to run to the right. I'll fight them tooth and nail.

Originally posted by telerion

but if they really think the answer is to run to the right. I'll fight them tooth and nail.[/b]