>> reporter: the last time the garden state elected a republican senator, 1972. that is almost half a century ago. polls open here in an hour to determine if this is the year history is made. we will go to the spinning wheel diner to talk to voters about this election. >> i was reading former president obama placed a robo call ctr. democrats in new jersey encouraging them to vote but wouldn't say bob menon does's name. there is that if there is any indication of what happens. >> reporter: a lot of people saying this is an election where democrats have to take their medicine even if they don't like menon does. heather: combat veteran and michigan senate candidate sounding off after reportedly caught on tape trash talking him. listen to what she says when she thinks she hangs up the phone on john james's voicemail.