Countdown '09: New York-23, New Jersey and Virginia (1 Day)
NEW YORK-23 (Latest Polls)
*Owens (D) and Scozzafava (R), together on the campaign trail.
*Politico has a tick-tock on Scozzafava's decision to back the Democrat.
*VP Biden will do what he can today as he campaigns for Owens.
*The race could be just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the conservative base bucking national GOP leadership.
*The weekend's developments will reverberate beyond the district's boundaries.
*Is it a good sign for the GOP if NY-23 is a bellwether for 2010?
NEW JERSEY (RCP Average: Christie +1.2)
*New Polls: Is Christie pulling ahead?
*The Times looks at Democratic efforts to score a victory tomorrow.
*Christie says it all comes down to turnout.
*Republicans are unhappy with a late robocall that aims to push Christie voters to Daggett.
*Joe "You Lie" Wilson was in the Garden State boosting his fellow Republican.
*The Post says Obama's butt is on the line for Corzine.
*Property taxes is the big issue, as always.
VIRGINIA (RCP Average: McDonnell +13.8)
*New York Times looks at the two governor's races and what they could mean for Obama and Democrats.
*McDonnell appears to be running away with the race.
*Deeds took to criticizing McDonnell for negative campaigning.
*Whoever is elected will likely need to slash the budget, as the state faces a $1 billion shortfall.
*Jim Moran being Jim Moran: He compares McDonnell to Taliban.
*Did GOP's road to victory start with "The Deal"?
*What it's really all about -- this is where the candidates stand on the issues.
*Sarah Palin is robo-calling Virginians, urging them to "vote for Sarah's principles."



