Mc Donnel (R) wins (VA.) ,Christie (R) NJ

[RIROCKHOUND]

Take RI for an example:
We vote dominantly Democratic, but continuously put a (R) Governor in the state house.

I don't think it indicates much of anything. the congressional races in '10 will tell the tale..

If you think it says something, then what does it say about the GOP re: the NY senate race that all the big guns stumped for....

[fishbones]

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

Take RI for an example:
We vote dominantly Democratic, but continuously put a (R) Governor in the state house.

I don't think it indicates much of anything. the congressional races in '10 will tell the tale..

If you think it says something, then what does it say about the GOP re: the NY senate race that all the big guns stumped for....

I'm not pulling this out of my rear end, Bryan. Look at the headlines in the NYT or Washington Post. This is a big deal for the Dems right now. Leaders in the Democratic party seem to think it indicates more than you do. The following quote is from the leader of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Rep. Chris Van Hollen. “I think all incumbents need to be on full alert,” referring to the Dems currently seated.

The situation in upstate NY is a little different because of the circumstances. The GOP wasn't happy with the Republican candidate, who by the way is very liberal (supports gay marriage and abortion). And the Conservative party candidate was going to take some of the votes away anyways. This split the Republican vote and paved the way for the Democrat to win.

As for "big guns" stumping for candidates, how do you explain President Obama making 5 visits to NJ to stump for a Democratic candidate in a state that traditionally votes Democrat?

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by fishbones

I'm not pulling this out of my rear end, Bryan.

As for "big guns" stumping for candidates, how do you explain President Obama making 5 visits to NJ to stump for a Democratic candidate in a state that traditionally votes Democrat?

I know you're not making it up. I think all the talking heads are making mountains out of molehills.
I'll say my belief again, a lot of liberal states vote in republican governors. Why? I don;t know, but don't think it's a big deal.

does it have potential for '10? Absolutely. but even if the two Dem's won it would have been an issue to watch for the mid-terms.