Nov 4th, 2009 - CNN
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Washington (CNN) -- Victories in New Jersey and Virginia Tuesday provided a major shot in the arm for the Republican Party heading into the 2010 elections, but the Democratic losses of these two governorships should not be interpreted as a significant blow to President Obama.
While the economy and jobs were the chief concern for voters in both states, 26 percent of New Jersey residents said property taxes was also a major issue, while another 20 percent mentioned corruption, according to CNN exit polling. In a similar CNN survey taken in Virginia, health care was the most important issue for 24 percent of the voters, while 15 percent named taxes and transportation was mentioned by 7 percent.
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Roger Helmer, the Tory employment spokesman in Brussels, said he could “neither justify nor support” the plans which Mr Cameron set out on Wednesday.
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Obama goes to NJ for final pitch of '09 elections
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