Gubernatorial Races in New Jersey, Virginia To Test Obama's Prestige
October 21, 2009 at 11:29 AM EDT
Whether New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine and Virginia hopeful Creigh Deeds succeed or fail in the Nov. 3 gubernatorial race could affect next year's midterm elections -- when Democrats defend their majorities in the Senate and the House -- and the president's own re-election bid in 2012.