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Will the Real Virginia please stand up?
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 trying to make when she told NBC's Kevin Corke today that the northern and mostly suburban part of the state doesn't represent "real Virginia." A resident of one of those VA suburbs, Pfotenhauer acknowledged that recent elections have shown the region ...
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
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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Daily Kos — ... Campaign: Northern Virginia Is Not "Real" Virginia And from political reporters: Politico's Ben Smith: Fake Virginia Politico's Jonathan Martin: McCain adviser: Northern Va not the "real Virginia." ABC's Jake Tapper: McCain Adviser Says Northern Virginia Not "Real" Virginia AP: McCain aide says he's strong in 'real' Virginia TIME's Swampland: Interesting Strategy NBC's Carrie Dann for First Read: Will The Real Virginia Please Stand Up? ...

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