(Washington, DC) -- Republicans are touting their party's wins in key gubernatorial races yesterday in New Jersey and Virginia. Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele says the victories are indicative of voter sentiment about what is happening in Washington.
Obama administration officials say those election outcomes mainly reflect voter concerns about key issues facing those two states. Steele counters that voters recognize their governors will need to deal with the financial impact he says healthcare reform will have on Americans and small businesses. In New Jersey, Chris Christie beat incumbent Democratic Governor Jon Corzine in a contest where President Obama actively campaigned for the Democrat. Christie focused his campaign on lowering taxes as a way to bring more businesses and jobs to New Jersey. In Virginia, voters overwhelmingly chose Bob McDonnell as their next governor over Democratic candidate Creigh 1/8 1/8 CREE 3/8 3/8 Deeds.
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