Democrats get warning shot for 2010 elections

* White House plays down any message from election results

* Voters in US races sound fears over economy

* Republicans face questions as well

WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The Obama White House onWednesday attempted to play down election losses in Virginiaand New Jersey in contests that analysts said served as awarning shot to Democrats looking ahead to 2010 voting.

Voters voicing fears over the weak U.S. economy electedRepublicans in state governors races in Virginia and New Jerseyon Tuesday, dealing defeat to Democratic candidates despitePresident Barack Obama's personal campaigning for them.

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