Anticipation growing in East Brunswick

The close of polls in New Jersey has come and gone and, like at the Kean campaign, the excitement hasn't particularly picked up as results have yet to start streaming in. The crowd continues to grow as bystanders form circles to discuss the importance of a Democratic takeover of the House or the Senate and occasionally let out a small cheer for announcements of Democratic victories in other states.

One level downstairs, the same mood pervades the Rush Holt campaign celebration, with eager and animated supporters coming in through the doors. Holt faces Republican challenger Joseph Sinagra, though the Democrat has a comfortable lead in the polls.

--Jonathan Zebrowski in East Brunswick