Elections test US voters' mood

In the US, many people notice the next poles to choose governors in
New Jersey and Virginia because it can be a first test for the Democrats after president Obama was in position. Obama's popularity was too high and he was too much expected when he was elected, so I think now is the hardest time for him and his party. They must not drive people to despair, and on the other hand, Republicans have to regain. (Same thing can be said in recent political situation in Japan.) Some people say these are just local races and there's 18,000 lifetimes between now and next November when mid-term ballots will be held. Of course it is true, and local results may not be the same as the result of whole country because America is large and opinions are different. However I think now is the most important time for Obama presidency, so they have to take a grip on themselves and try to turn the table on Republicans in local races.

article from BBC News: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8338663.stm