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nytimes.com - 20 days ago

Christie Wins in New Jersey, McDonnell in Virginia

— nytimes.com — Republicans swept contests for governor in New Jersey and Virginia on Tuesday as voters went to the polls filled with economic uncertainty, dealing President Obama a setback and building momentum for a Republican comeback attempt in next year’s ... (more) Christie Wins in New Jersey, McDonnell in Virginia

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washingtonexaminer.com - 20 days ago

Lessons from the 2009 election results

— washingtonexaminer.com — By: Michael Barone Senior Political Analyst 11/04/09 3:08 AM EST My Wednesday Examiner column , written as the 2009 election returns were coming in, stands up pretty well. But let me add some observations written as the course of the elections became ... (more) Lessons from the 2009 election results

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Creigh Deeds Failed To Run As A Progressive

— thinkprogress.org — Republican Bob McDonnell won a “ landslide ” victory over Democrat Creigh Deeds in yesterday’s gubernatorial election in Virginia, sweeping the state by a whopping 18 points . Exit polls showed Democrats had “ trouble getting their base to the ... (more) Creigh Deeds Failed To Run As A Progressive

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Obama Has Made The Calls
TPM Election Central — ... President Obama has phoned the winners from last night's competitive East Coast races. Gibbs said Obama has called Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell (R-VA), Gov.-elect Chris Christie (R-NJ) and Rep.-elect Bill Owens (D-NY). Obama also phoned New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg, an independent who won reelection, and he left a message for Rep.-elect John Garamendi (D-CA). As we reported earlier, Obama phoned the losing candidates last night. The Washington Post has some more detail on the McDonnell call. ...