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Electoral Battle

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Among the races closely watched are two governor’s battles. In New Jersey, incumbent Republican Governor Christine Todd Whitman is facing a surprisingly strong challenge from her Democratic opponent. State Senator James E. McGreevey and in Virginia Republican Attorney General James Gilmore is taking over Democrat Lt. Governor Donald Beyer.

Guests:

  • Bob Hennely, a contributing editor to the New Jersey Monthly.
  • Ron Nixon, a reporter with the Roanoke Times in Virginia.

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