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The Rising Tide of the GOP Youth
Only one year after Barack Obama captured the hearts, minds, and votes of an entire generation of young Americans, those same voters proved that they are not a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Democratic Party. Looking at election data from this week’s statewide elections in New Jersey and ...
Democrats in Congress Say Election Gives New Urgency to Their Agenda
Democrats in Congress Say Election Gives New Urgency to Their Agenda
nytimes.com — WASHINGTON — Blaming election setbacks on a drop in voter enthusiasm, Congressional Democrats said Wednesday that losses... in governors’ races in Virginia and New Jersey — and a striking House win in New York — should give new urgency to their ... (more) Democrats in Congress Say Election Gives New Urgency to ...
Voters' Swing is Simply Astonishing
realclearpolitics.com — Dan Henninger, Wall Street Journal (more) Voters' Swing is Simply Astonishing
To McDonnell, solutions need input from all
hamptonroads.com — VIRGINIA BEACH Between campaign stops on a humid August day, Bob McDonnell s caravan detoured onto Petunia... Crescent in the Green Run neighborhood. McDonnell stepped out and, embracing his wife, Maureen, quietly stared at a modest brick home. They ... (more) To McDonnell, solutions need input from all
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The Youth Vote and the 2009 Elections
The Next Right — ... about a “Rising Tide of the GOP Youth,” as described by The Weekly Standard’s Rachel Hoff. Burris writes: ...

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