republican opponent who has 48.8% of the vote right now. murphy was speaking at the new jersey education association earlier today. sounding pretty hopeful. listen to this. >> i cannot tell you how eager i am to see what we can do over the next four years. this is, yes. i wasn't sure until last evening that i was going to be able the say that this morning or this afternoon but there, i said it. >> laura: there he said it. but the -- camp isn't conceding. a short while ago his campaign fundraising email was sent to supporters reading in part, this race is far from over. our team is making sure every legal vote is counted and the will of the people is heard loud and clear. but we need your help. we're also keeping an eye on what was another close race, you were just talking about it, long time state democrat steve sweeney out of a job, losing to