Looking Back at Election Day 2009

The results of last week's elections across the country are giving hope to the GOP after a several less than successful campaigns in recent years. Republicans won gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, showing that independent voters won over by Barack Obama last year were turning in favor of Republican candidates this year. Are Democrats are losing ground as a party? Is the GOP is reinventing itself? What will this mean for the mid term elections? Our contributors voice their opinions below. After reading their opinions, tell us what you think by leaving a comment.