Democrats did not fare as well elsewhere.
He said he did not think another Democrat would have fared better because "voters were interested in a completely different look."
But because the Democrats fared better than expected, bucking historical precedent, some of the steam is likely to go out of the impeachment process.
According to the detailed analyses of political scientists, the Democrats have fared even worse among white voters.
Democrats fared better last November, when 12 percent of the 3.1 million New Jerseyans who voted were black.
The move is meant to demonstrate strength in a region where Democrats have not fared well.
The Democrats fared worse in the elections than any other party.
Recently, statewide Democrats have fared well here.
Due to Western Washington's large population, Democrats usually fare better statewide.
The Democrats fared no better in their efforts to upset Republican incumbents, all of whom won re-election.