November 4, 2009 GOP chairman: Election results a 'checkpoint' on Obama policies Play video

(NECN/AP/ABC News: Washington, D.C.) - Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele says Tuesday's election results show voters don't want the government running health care.

Steele said GOP victories in governors' races in New Jersey and Virginia weren't necessary a referendum against Pres. Barack Obama, but were a statement on his policies.

"I wouldn't say it's a referendum as much as it is a checkpoint by voters," Steele said in a press conference.