he s proven he s a deal maker, a business guy. democrats like that. he wins big in a state like virginia looking like an outsider. it s more damning for the type of campaign cuccinelli ran whereas you go up to jersey chris christie in this blue state that no republicans won since 1988, he s the first pro life governor to win since roe v wade, yeah he s provided blueprint in how republicans can get back in the landslide game on a national scale. coming up on morning joe, chris matthews joins us. and zeke emanuel joins us. plus chuck. mark halperin and john heileman. went the top stories in the political playbook. but first bill karins with a check on the forecast. good morning.
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