There will be many parties and celebrations tonight as Republicans seem to be taking back seats some very important seats. The celebrations in my opinion are the result of a revolt against some poor judgmental ideals and the celebrations should be tempered. I strongly believe that in no way did these voters believe that the Republicans are better than the Democrats, the voters simply and clearly stated that they would not accept games and failed policies from the previous administration and they won't accept a different set of games and ridiculous policies from this administration.

My advice to the Republican party, be humble and not boastful. Remember, YOU WORK FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DON'T WORK FOR YOU, remember it and remember it clearly or you may find your celebration very well short lived!

Interesting analysis however I have to disagree on a couple of your points and here's why.

True, Governors are local representatives and have no direct control over the Federal government, however the fact that Obama campaigned in New Jeresy for Corzine I do personally believe was a message to Obama.

As for your stalemate comment that is a very good point that you bring up. There is a theory that a very much loved Bill Clinton together with a very popular Republican congress stalemated each other and the economy grew as the government was tied from interfering with business. Pro-business legislation was tied and anti-business tax legislation was also tied up in congress. This leads me to wonder if New Jersey's economy will now grow. We'll have to see if it works at the state level.  

Lulu

 "Anti-Choice = Pro female slavery"

Lulu

 "Anti-Choice = Pro female slavery"

Lulu

 "Anti-Choice = Pro female slavery"

<<Taxes are astronomical but they BECAME Astronomical during the Whitman Admin.  Likewise the high unemployment in NJ started during the Whitman Admin.>>

When Governor Whitman left office in 2001 unemployment rates were at a historically low level. The following is from the Labor Department, June,2009, showing the current (as of that date) the highest by year and the lowest by year.  Since June N.J. unemployment has gone up to 9.8. 

New Jersey

9.2

1977-02

10.6

2000-06

3.5

http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2009/07/17/state-unemployment-an-interactive-guide/

<<Many people in our state are fat and stupid and far too willing to listen to pundits.>>

Shame you have such disdain for people who feel differently than you do.

<<Corzine created no problems for NJ folk, he was *trying* to fix the excesses of the past few years, but was stymied at every turn by idiots masquerading as free press.  Folks like those two meat heads, Carton and Rossi on 101.5.>>

LOL. What a copout. Just blame Corzines failures on two radio pundits.  Corzine only contributed to the "excesses" of previous years. Using the executive pen to shut down the government for six days in 2007, to gain a 1% increase in sales tax, I'm sure did him a lot of good. Lost quite a bit of revenue during those six days that might have benefited the state. Smart move.

<<I only hope I'm around in 4 years to say "I told you so" to the idiots who voted for Christie clone.>>

I have no doubt that you will be here 4 years from now and quite a few beyond that. However, I'm not nearly as sure that you will be able to say "I told you so".  As far as idiots, I am 100% positive that there are those in your state who would also say the same for those who supported Corzine.

Lulu

 "Anti-Choice = Pro female slavery"