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The Early Word: Election Week
The Caucus —
... ahead of Tuesday’s vote.) The Times’s Adam Nagourney detailed what to look for in this week’s races, and explained the implications those results might have for the near future.“At the very least, the results in the governors’ races, if not predictive, are quite likely to drive the political narrative, bolstering or diminishing Mr. Obama’s political stature as he seeks to rally a divided party. The outcome could, to a limited degree, help measure whether Mr. Obama’s success last year was a phenomenon limited to him or the early signs of a long-term Democratic resurgence. And ...
Strange Brew: GOP war clouds comeback picture
The Note —
... The New York Times' Adam Nagourney: "The outcome could, to a limited degree, help measure whether Mr. Obama's success last year was a phenomenon limited to him or the early signs of a long-term Democratic resurgence. And it may offer a hint of the thinking of independent voters, the real swing group in American politics, who were so critical to Mr. Obama's success and who polls suggested have been put off by Mr. Obama policies." ...
What Will It Mean?
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire —
... New York Times: "The outcome could, to a limited degree, help measure whether Mr. Obama's success last year was a phenomenon limited to him or the early signs of a long-term Democratic resurgence. And it may offer a hint of the thinking of independent voters, the real swing group in American politics, who were so critical to Mr. Obama's success and who polls suggested have been put off by Mr. Obama policies." ...
Bar Group Assails Varick Street Detention Center
City Room —
... the detention network churns roughly 400,000 detainees through 32,000 beds each year. Government & Politics Comptroller William C. Thompson Jr. and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg canvassed the city , drumming up support as their aides worry about a low turnout at the polls on Tuesday. [NYT] President Obama’s rally in New Jersey for Gov. Jon S. Corzine underscored the White House’s resolve to stave off defeat . Virginia voters will also choose a new governor. (See related political memo and article on polling in various races .) [NYT] (Also see The New ...
Club for Growth: Charlie Crist Could be Next Dede Scozzafava
The Note —
... closely match those of blue-leaning districts in order to win back majorities in Congress.
“I don’t know anybody sending in more taxes than they owe anywhere in the country,” he said. “I don’t think these races are about two parties. I think they’re about two places: inside Washington and outside Washington.”
Click HERE to see the full interview with Chris Chocola.
We also chatted with Adam Nagourney of The New York Times to get his take on tomorrow’s key races.
If Hoffman wins, Nagourney said, “I think ...
The Hype Behind NJ and VA Gubernatorial Races
Blake's Think Tank —
... F. McDonnell, appears poised to cruise to victory over Democrat R. Craig Deeds in a state that President Barack Obama won in 2008.
I bring both of these races up because much has been made about the possible outcome of these two races. What will it mean for Mr. Obama? Will it serve as a signal as Democrats prepare for the mid-term elections next November?
Adam Nagourney of the Times writes,
At the very least, the results in the governors’ races, if not predictive, are ...
NYT: GOP Is Ripping Itself Apart & Off-Year Elections Don't Matter (Unless Dems Win)
NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias —
The G.O.P. had two big victories yesterday in off-year elections, winning the race for governor in New Jersey and Virginia for the first time since 1997. The New York Times's coverage was dominated by three themes used to explain away the success of Republicans:
The Republicans won by appearing moderate.
The congressional race in upstate New York revealed deep divisions within the G.O.P.
These off-year elections don't mean much anyway (except when Democrats win).
1) Republicans Won by Moderating:
Even after wins by two conservative Republicans, the Times spin was ...
