Election 2009: Republicans Bounce Back, Winning Governor's Races in New Jersey and Virginia

Republicans swept to victory in two critical governor's races Tuesday, with independent voters helping deliver twin setbacks to Democrats who hoped to consolidate gains scored by President Obama last year. GOP victories in Virginia and New Jersey were fueled by unease over the economy and growing skepticism of government, according to exit polls. N.J. Governor's Race: Click for More Va. Governor's Race: Click for More Exit Poll Analysis: Click for More Obama carried both states last year. But... Full Story