Last year many of the Obama supporters became very arrogant after his victory. Many of them thought the Republican Party was finished. Well this election proves you should never count your chickens before they hatch. Plurality still lives in America.
In Virginia the Republicans won the races for Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General. This was really no surprise. The real shock happen in New Jersey where the incumbent Democrat was narrowly defeated. Let is be noted that both these states went for Obama last year, and he campaigned for both Democratic candidates for Governor. This shows that most people can think for themselves when they go to the polls.
However Republicans don’t need to gloat just yet. Don’t make the mistake of counting your chicken before they hatch. A lot can happen before next year. This year is proof of that.
Another surprise for me was that Doug Hoffman, Conservative Party candidate, did so well in the special election to fill the vacant seat in New York’s 23rd House district. The seat was previously held by a Republican, but has been won by a Democrat. Obama can say he has had at least one major victory in this election cycle.
Also Republican Michael Bloomberg was re-elected as Mayor of New York City, but didn’t win by the margin he expected. Proof once again that the Republicans should not get comfortable or arrogant.