What is the REAL reason Democrats lost Governerships in New Jersey and New York?

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What is the REAL reason Democrats lost Governerships in New Jersey and New York?

by Javimendo Posted November 04, 2009 16:43:35

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The Obama magic has faded... That’s no surprise — as that magic was a largely substanceless froth whipped up by campaign consultants and compliant big-media cheerleaders. ...The truth is, Obama wasn’t ready to be president when he ran in 2008... — he himself admitted upon entering the Senate that he wasn’t qualified to be president...

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	It's the Economy Stupid! - Dems don't get it 10% 11 votes
	It's that "Barack the Magic Negro" has lost his mojo 4% 5 votes
	It's The Disrespect of the Flag and of the United States of America 2% 2 votes
	It's Because of the Taxman - they are sick and tired of high taxes 2% 2 votes
	It's Because of the War - soldiers die and the "leader dithers at golf" 0% 0 votes

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T-Time1 November 07, 2009 18:54:15

Answered: All of the above
I am just amazed that the national socialist democrats could find an American black man to actually say all that crap that this guy has said.......he is a weak chump!
enlightened one November 07, 2009 15:33:08

Answered: All of the above
I believe it is a culmination of all the above mentioned
jitko November 06, 2009 20:57:01

Answered: This is what I think
There's no ONE "real" reason, anymore than there's one real voter who affected the change. But if I had to pick one reason I'd say we don't like one party to have all the power. Because the three branches refuse to use the balancing system of checks, We The People try to keep them in check with the only tool we have--a lame two-party system.
Bill in Niantic November 06, 2009 18:31:43

Answered: All of the above
concerned November 06, 2009 02:53:56

Answered: This is what I think
The DEMS do not keep up with politics year round .. becaus ethey do have a life .. if that race had been ran on regular four with prez elect the republicans would have lost
Michael November 05, 2009 23:12:58

Answered: All of the above
"That was a huge victory for Democratic party" --- some black Congressman on TV.

Oh, well... I wish Democrats more of such victories in 2010 and 2012.

Btw, Cristie promised to get rid of Democrat's corruption in New Jersey and to put everybody in jail where they all belong.

Yeah right, Republican governors don't matter.
Peggy November 05, 2009 22:02:08

Answered: This is what I think
The rebuplicans got more votes.
gjtfkgnhkm November 05, 2009 18:38:57

Answered: It's The Disrespect of the Flag and of the United States of America
moderated...
VoiceOfReason November 05, 2009 17:28:52

Answered: This is what I think
I didn't think that we were voting for President. Maybe the people of these states actually were voting for the Governor of their choice regardless of national politics. New Jersey is the one that I think probably has the biggest message for Dems. Virgina was inevitable.
Mrs. V November 05, 2009 15:47:35

Answered: All of the above
They like Obama, but they want his POLICIES to FAIL.
Barry S November 05, 2009 15:44:48

Answered: This is what I think
The Virginias in my area don't care about "local" issues. We really want democrats out no matter what office they hold. The lap dog media is playing it off because congress is next in 2010.
jams November 05, 2009 15:24:25

Answered: It's the Economy Stupid! - Dems don't get it
Will November 05, 2009 15:12:45

Answered: This is what I think
I think the elections in New Jersey follow the pattern that has been set for decades. Their govenor has always been of the opposite party of the US president. Al the other choices are biased hateful and racially charged.
Richie November 05, 2009 14:38:06

Answered: All of the above
power to the people!!! we made ya and we can take ya down!!!!
brutusin November 05, 2009 14:16:49

Answered: All of the above
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Brian Kemp November 05, 2009 14:04:13

Answered: This is what I think
They lost the governorships of New Jersey and Virginia. They won a congressional race in New York.
As for why, they lost (in Virginia at least, I haven't looked into New Jersey as much) because of concerns about fiscal policy among the middle. The middle went for Obama in the last elction in New Jersey and Virginia, and they didn't this time. In Virginia, at least, the governor to be ran on fiscal conservatism. If the Republicans are wise, they will look at what he did and go with that next year.
maggot November 05, 2009 12:43:42

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Eric ~ Clear Your Mind November 05, 2009 12:25:56

Answered: This is what I think
People forget about the size of upstate
~Donna~Where are the jobs M... November 05, 2009 11:37:23

Answered: This is what I think
I think the people are sick and tired of the politicians lying to them. As soon as the people realize that politicians lie, our country will be a better place and we can start getting some REAL work done.
StarWarsBob November 05, 2009 09:28:13

Answered: This is what I think
A more accurate question would be:

Why did the Republicans lose New York's 23rd district Congressional seat to a Democrat, a seat that they have held for a majority of the time since the civil war?