In my view, any corrupt governor needs to go, and NJ's was corrupt AND a former bank executive who likely partook in the shenanigans that lead to global economic collapse. As an independent, I say "Good riddance!", though I'm surprised the race was so close, especially because the incumbent is usually at a disadvantage in troubled economic times.That said, I think it's telling that the Republican replacement in NY-23 ended up being a Democrat for the first time in a century, going in the face of the candidate Glen Beck, Sarah Palin and Rush Limbaugh endorsed! I don't think voters like extremism and the "tea party" crowd, and the latest round of elections should serve as a message.Also, I think the only way the Democrats can lose big in 2010 is if they prove impotent in enacting any sort of major reform in health care or climate change, despite their overwhelming majorities in Congress. Again, as an independent, that's the only thing that would disgust me enough into not caring about the races anymore because I'd lose confidence in the Democrats to get things done.