duty. this is the "cbs evening news." >> mason: good evening. i'm anthony mason. for the first time in a year, democrats have something to celebrate. with president trump's approval rating under 40%, a record low for a president's first year, democrats won decisively in two governors' races last night, and they're suddenly feeling very good about next year's midterm elections. nancy cordes begins our coverage. >> it was a big night for democrats. >> reporter: phil murphy was still marveling today at his 13-point win in the new jersey governor's race. in virginia, dr. ralph northam savored a nine-point win over republican ed gillespie in a governor's race that was supposed to be close. >> virginia has told us to end the capitol hill took notice. >> our problem is our base is pretty...