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Originally posted by pavil
Originally posted by eNumbra
49% to 45% is close, and not only is it not "not close" it is a huge statement that the Governor-elect doesn't have half the state's population's confidence.
It is a relative "big" win. Clinton won by 43% and 49% winning percentages, to use your analogy, what does that say about his Presidency?
Considering it was a victory against an incumbent in a heavily Democratic State, with a thrid party candidate, it was a very impressive win.
Originally posted by pavil
Originally posted by nixie_nox
First question is common sense, what do governors have to do with the white house?
Governor races tend to tell the trend of a State. Take a look historically. Not 100% but a fairly good test.
60% of voters said their votes have nothing to do with the Obama administration. Nor should they. Governors are a different political animal and Presidential support should never be considered.
both state voters had the economy as a prioritiy but for New Jersey, the second priority was the insanely high property taxes.
Chris Christie won NJ because he is for lowering property taxes. IT is plain and simple.
McDonell won VA because he went out of his way to appeal to the Independants, which were a deciding factor for VA.