Regional Post Election Politics
Nov 6th, 2009 by David Anderson
New JerseyThe day after the elections, Governor Corzine discovered that he needed to cut $400,000,000 from the current budget. I am sure he was not hiding any bad news before the election.
Governor Elect Christie and the teacher’s union are in a knock down fight already.
New York Republicans took back Nassau County with the executive election still pending. They did well in the other suburbs as well. The same trend was true in PA, VA, and NJ which means it is not a limited phenomena. It is truly a trend.
VirginiaThe Republican gain was so broad that even in Northern Virginia, several long standing Democrat incumbents were retired. Only one Republican incumbent lost (who was embroiled in a conflict of interest scandal). There is a recount underway, which if the results hold will give Republicans a 7 seat gain.
MarylandGovernor Erlich has yet to decide if he will run a rematch. The Maryland GOP needs to replace its Chair James Pelura still who resigned suddenly.
Pennsylvania Do the judicial elections swept by Republicans (6 of 7 statewide) make Senator Specter nervous? The local offices in the suburbs were strong showings for Republicans.
197k a year Republican staffer, Brett Feese, who figured in bonusgate quit his job after he testified before a grand jury.
Still no deal on Table games. University of PA plans to raise tuition in response.
