Take Me To Post Comment Form There is no shortage of partisans ready to declare that if Republicans win the gubanatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia on Tuesday, it is "proof" that America is rejecting the policies of the Democrats in Washington DC.

I humbly offer the following grains of salt. In November 2001, when the country was as unified as it ever was behind President Bush in the wake of 09/11, Democrats were elected governor in both New Jersey and Virginia. As I recall, President Bush continued to serve for another seven years afterward.

Ignore the bloggers and partisans. Take the events of next Tuesday for what they are, and no more. Two elections where people are making a decision about specific individuals as candidates, and not about national government policy.