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Obama: 'This looks like the real 'Virginia to me'
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 10/23/2008
Obama: 'This looks like the real 'Virginia to me'
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LEESBURG, Virginia (CNN) - In recent days, comments made by various Republicans about certain places being the "real America" or certain people being "pro-America" have started to creep into Barack Obama's stump speech. The lines appear to be resonating with supporters. "I know some folks may not think so, but this looks like the real [...]
blogs.abcnews.com - 10/18/2008
McCain Adviser Says Northern Virginia Not "Real" Virginia
— blogs.abcnews.com — It might be a good idea for the folks from the McCain campaign to take a day... off, take a breath, and then return to work. Republicans unaffiliated with the campaign tell me the "bunker" mentality there is really starting... (more) McCain Adviser Says Northern Virginia Not "Real" Virginia

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thinkprogress.org - 10/18/2008
Pfotenhauer Insults Virginians: ‘Real Virginia’ Is Only The Area Where McCain Is Winning
— thinkprogress.org — On MSNBC this morning, McCain adviser Nancy Pfotenhauer asserted that “real Virginia” does not include Northern Virginia:... I certainly agree that Northern Virginia has gone more Democratic. … But the rest of the state — real ... (more) Pfotenhauer Insults Virginians: ‘Real Virginia’ Is Only ...

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McCain advisor on the "real Virginia" (video)
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McCain advisor on the "real Virginia" (video)
— youtube.com — Nancy Pfotenhauer, top McCain advisor, on the "real Virginia."... (more) McCain advisor on the "real Virginia" (video)

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TPM Election Central — ... At a rally yesterday in Leesburg, Virginia, Barack Obama rebutted the "Real Virginia" comments of McCain surrogate Nancy Pfotenhauer. "I know some folks may not think so, but this looks like the real Virginia to me," Obama said. "This looks like authentic Virginia and y'all look like a bunch of Virginians." ...

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McCain aide says Northern Virginia isn't "real Virginia"
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youtube.com 10/18/2008 — insulting Virginians:http://thinkprogress.org/2008/10/18/real-virginia/
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McCain adviser: Northern Va not the "real Virginia.”
politico.com 10/18/2008 — Blog: McCain adviser: Northern Va not the "real Virginia.”
Will the Real Virginia please stand up?
firstread.msnbc.msn.com 10/18/2008 — From NBC's Carrie Dann It's no secret to native Virginians that the parts of the state inside the Washington DC beltway aren't representative of the entire Old Dominion.  That's probably the point that McCain advisor Nancy Pfotenhauer was ...
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McCain Camp: Northern Va Not 'Real Virginia'
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