President Obama has not yet called Republican governors-elect Chris Christie in New Jersey or Bob McDonnell in Virginia.
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters in his gaggle today that Obama did not watch the returns last night, a trend which is not unusual since he didn’t watch returns for his own races as they came in.
“He wanted them to enjoy their night with their families and supporters,” Gibbs said.
Gibbs said he sent Obama some email updates throughout the night and spoke with him on the phone. (As for what the races mean, all politics is local, Gibbs said this morning.)
The president was “disappointed” that his “friend” Gov. Jon Corzine (D-NJ) was defeated, Gibbs said.
The president did talk to Corzine and state Sen. Creigh Deeds (D-VA) last night.
Gibbs said Obama will call the victors today.
McDonnell is holding a press conference this afternoon.
