LJ World

November 5, 2009

George Diepenbrock

The face of the 1994 Republican takeover of Congress saw something he liked in Tuesday night’s election results.
 
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Republicans Chris Christie of New Jersey and Bob McDonnell of Virginia capturing the governorships could provide a model for the party in the rest of the country.
 
Wednesday night in Lawrence, Gingrich said people in the two states were engaged in dialogue about critical issues they faced. The GOP victories came months after huge Democratic victories in the fall, including the election of President Barack Obama.
 
“Suddenly it got time to make a decision, and you could see (voters) close up,” Gingrich said. “You could see them think it through, and suddenly both states began to clarify themselves. I think for the country we need that kind of conversation, and I think we’re actually ready to have it.”

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