The Left says wins in Virginia, New Jersey are the beginning of the end of Trump

Virginia Gov.-elect Ralph Northam celebrates his election victory with his wife Pam and daughter Aubrey, right, and Dorothy McAuliffe, wife of Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe at the Northam For Governor election night party at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017.

Credit: Cliff Owen

Credit: Cliff Owen

Virginia Gov.-elect Ralph Northam celebrates his election victory with his wife Pam and daughter Aubrey, right, and Dorothy McAuliffe, wife of Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe at the Northam For Governor election night party at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017.

A victory in Virginia and one in New Jersey give Democrats something to rally around. A roundup of editorials Wednesday takes a look at the wins.

Opinions from the Left:

1. In Virginia, a rejection of the Trump playbook

From CNN: The end of Trump’s brand of politics started Tuesday night in Virginia.

2. A huge night for Virginia Democrats
Richmond.com: Democrats made historic strides in Tuesday's elections.

3. Trump was on the ballot in Virginia. He lost.
The Washington Post: One year after his victory, Trump was on Virginians' minds, and they voted him down.