As it stands, Republican gubernatorial candiates have far exceeded expectations in tonight’s midterms, having secured elections in blue states Illinois, Maryland, and Massachusetts, and at this hour, possibly Connecticut. Further, embattled GOP gubernatorial incumbents such as Scott Walker in Wisconsin and Sam Brownback in Kansas have been reelected.
As it happens, the chair of the Republican Governor’s Association is another surprisingly sucessful blue state governor, Chris Christie. His success tonight may bolster his chances as a 2016 presidential candidate.
