CNN: Dems to Keep NJ Senate seat

In the first of only two potential Republican pick ups of Democratic senate seats, the GOP has fallen short in New Jersey.

While the RNC has warned people about exit polls, it appears that Tom Kean will come up short in his race against appointed Democratic US Senator Bob Menendez. Exit polls point to Kean winning the white vote by only a point.

Get used to hearing the phrase "has this been any other year" throughout the night in explaining the defeat of strong Republican candidates against lousy Democratic opponents. The shoe fits in this race.