, Columnist
Virginia's Good Economy Can't Help Republicans
Whoever thinks good economic stewardship is the key to winning elections should take a closer look at the governor's race in Virginia.
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Whoever thinks good economic stewardship is the key to winning elections should take a closer look at this year's two gubernatorial races, where the truth is anything but.
In both Virginia and New Jersey, the Republican Party is trying to hold on to the governor's office. Here's the catch: In New Jersey, Chris Christie will almost certainly win despite bungling the economy; in Virginia, Republicans look set to lose despite a reasonable record on the same front.