They are frequently a canary in a coal mine. So you go back to after Obama was elected, you had Virginia and New Jersey both elected Republicans [after Obama was elected] and it proved a forerunner of a great Republican victory. coming. This ain't good. To have double digit losses in both New Jersey and Virginia is a really bad sign. If you're a Democrat tonight, you're thrilled, you're encouraged. (30:59–31:08)
CLAIM
Asserts that after Obama's election, both states elected Republicans, indicating a Republican victory trend.
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