Thread: Carville: GOP ‘Gassed Up’; Obamacare in Trouble

Carville: GOP ‘Gassed Up’; Obamacare in Trouble

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 11:04 PM

By: John Rossomando

Republican victories in the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races showcased voter anger with the Democrats’ handling of the economy and underscored their weakness when Barack Obama is not at the top of the ticket.

Democrats were quick to deflect Republican claims the elections were a referendum on the Obama presidency and his policies or that the nation would experience a replay of 1994 next year. They noted Republicans lost the

governorships in Virginia and New Jersey in 2001, but Republicans nonetheless increased their congressional majorities during the 2002 midterm elections.

Christie’s victory in New Jersey is especially compelling considering Corzine outspent his Republican rival by nearly a 2-1 margin, and Democrats have an overwhelming voter registration advantage. The Republican won in Bergen County, located outside New York, in an area that likewise voted for Obama last year.

“It reflects what is going on locally and the situation that voters find themselves in the states. It is not a referendum on Obama,â€

im seeing hussains healthcare scam falling apart with these victories! acorn didnt botch this round!!!!

It has nothing to do with party affiliation, it has to do with rejection of the liberal agenda. Conservatives won the day. You listening Obama or will you continue to stick your head in the sand?

Originally Posted by miguelina

It has nothing to do with party affiliation, it has to do with rejection of the liberal agenda. Conservatives won the day. You listening Obama or will you continue to stick your head in the sand?

acorn couldnt fix these elections, a simple truth! votes were COUNTED. not thrown out- replaced with fakes.

Hey Washington listen close!! I think I hear fife and drums coming down the road. Go Patriots go,

[quote]Democrats also sought to push aside the loss in Virginia by blaming Deeds for running a lackluster campaign and for pulling away from President Obama. In September, Deeds said he wasn’t “an Obama Democrat.â€