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washingtonmonthly.com - 10/19/2008
The 'real' Virginia
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THE 'REAL' VIRGINIA.... It's all about division. For Sarah Palin, it's about dividing "pro-America" communities from those parts of the nation she's less fond of. For Michelle Bachmann, it's about dividing "un-American" members of Congress from the rest of the...
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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youtube.com - 10/18/2008
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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The Reaction:  Yes, Virginia, There Is A Real Virginia ...

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Yes, Virginia, There Is A Real Virginia ...
The Reaction — ... these McCain people be? First, they call Arlington and Alexandria "communist country." Then, Sarah Palin talks about how only the rural, "small town" (like Wasilla?) parts of America are "pro-America." Now, McCain spokeswoman Nancy Pfotenhauer channels George Allen's "macaca" moment, when among other things he welcomed S.R. Sidarth - a lifelong resident of Fairfax County - to "America and the real world of Virginia." And, as Steve Benen points out; Hmm. ...

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blogs.abcnews.com 10/19/2008 — One other thought about McCain adviser Nancy Pfotenhauer's assertion Saturday that Northern Virginia isn't the "real" Virginia. Um...isn't the Pentagon in Northern Virginia? Didn't 184 people die there on 9/11 at the hands of terrorists? -- jpt
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McCain aide says Northern Virginia isn't "real Virginia"
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Pfotenhauer On "Real Virginia" (video)
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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 aide says he's strong in 'real' Virginia
usatoday.com 10/20/2008 — "As a proud resident of Oakton, Va., I can tell you that the Democrats have just come in from the District of Columbia and moved into northern Virginia," McCain senior adviser Nancy Pfotenhauer said on MSNBC. "And that's really what you see there. But ...
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politico.com 10/18/2008 — Blog: McCain adviser: Northern Va not the "real Virginia.”
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politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com 10/19/2008 — (CNN) – McCain adviser Nancy Pfotenhauer made a splash Saturday by drawing a line between northern Virginia and “real Virginia,” which she said is the “part of the state that is more Southern in nature,” a comment that may not sit well with the ...
Aide: McCain strong in 'real Virginia' — msnbc.com: Politics 10/19/2008
A top aide to John McCain said Saturday the Republican presidential nominee still has a strong chance of winning Virginia.
McCain compares Obama to European socialists — Reuters: Politics 10/19/2008
CONCORD, N.C./ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate John McCain compared Barack Obama to socialist leaders in Europe on Saturday, saying his rival wants to raise taxes on the wealthy to give money to the poor.
In swing states, McCain and Obama spar over taxes (AP) — Yahoo! News: Politics News 10/19/2008
AP - In an outbreak of class warfare, John McCain and Barack Obama swapped sharply worded charges over tax cuts on Saturday, each accusing the other of shortchanging middle-income Americans at a time of economic hardship for millions.
Day’s Campaigning Shows an Inverted Political Plane — NYT > Politics 10/19/2008
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McCain Assails Obama's Plans as Socialist — Wash Post Elections 10/19/2008
CONCORD, N.C., Oct. 18 -- Sen. John McCain and several of his key advisers began sharpening a new line of attack against Sen. Barack Obama on Saturday -- likening the Democratic presidential nominee's tax proposals to socialism and saying they would ...