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Virginia GOP Poised for Big Comeback
Virginia GOP Poised for Big Comeback
Republicans in purple states like Virginia can win if they concentrate on the issues that matter to voters.
The Outlook for 2009
realclearpolitics.com — Stuart Rothenberg, Roll Call We are still a few days away from Election Day, but party strategists,... operatives and local activists are already blaming their own nominees for their defeats.The clearest evidence that the Virginia gubernatorial race is ... (more) The Outlook for 2009
Prespinning November 3: A Good Night For....
politics.theatlantic.com — Let's assume that Republicans win the Virginia governor's race, Democrats win the New Jersey's gubernatorial race, Democrat... Bruce Owens wins the special election in New York's 23rd Congressional district, voters approve gay marriage in Maine and turn ... (more) Prespinning November 3: A Good Night For....
Virginia Governor Election
rasmussenreports.com — Virginia State Survey of 1,000 Likely Voters Conducted October 27, 2009 By Rasmussen Reports 1* How would... you rate the job Barack Obama has been doing as President… do you strongly approve, somewhat approve, somewhat disapprove, or strongly ... (more) Virginia Governor Election
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Virginia GOP Poised For Big Comeback
Below The Beltway — I’ve written a column for Pajama’s Media about the Virginia Governor’s Race. Go check it out. Similar Posts: Rasmussen: Virginia Governor’s Race Now Too Close To Call Another Debate Occuring Far Too Early George Allen Won’t Run For Governor Wrapping Up Last Night’s Debates VA Governor: McDonnell Maintains Nine Point Lead In Latest Rasmussen Poll

Three New Polls Confirm It; Bob McDonnell Is Pulling Away
Below The Beltway — ... to be on the winning side, there is a VERY real possibility that McDonnell will be elected by a margin not seen since the GOP became competitive in Virginia during the last 40 years.  In fact, a 17 point victory would match the one that George Allen won in 1993, which to date remains the largest of any modern Virginia governor. The only question left is how long McDonnell’s coattails will be. For more thoughts, read my Pajama’s Media column about the Virginia Governor’s race. ...

Richmond Times-Dispatch Shows Virginia GOP Poised For Big Win
Below The Beltway — ... along with those of his running mates for lieutenant governor and attorney general, points to a dramatic comeback for Republicans that could include a heftier majority in the House of Delegates. Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling is ahead of Jody Wagner by 13 percentage points. For attorney general, Republican Ken Cuccinelli is up 14 percentage points over Steve Shannon. The only question left is how long McDonnell’s coattails will be. For more thoughts, read my Pajama’s Media column about the Virginia Governor’s race. ...

Pollster: Obama Hurt Deeds In Virginia
Below The Beltway — ... the overwhelming power that the Democrats have in Washington.   Given the absolute power the Dems have in DC, that is a very strong message for GOPers running in 2010. We tested the impact of the Obama endorsement — 24% said they were more likely to vote for Deeds, while 32% were less likely.  The minus eight increment on that can not be encouraging to the White House The biggest takeaway for Republicans, though, is somethiing I noted in both my pre- and post- election columns at Pajama’s Media: Obama was not the ...

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