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Published 11/04/2009 by Examiner.com


GOP wins Va. gov race a year after Obama won state

Republican Bob McDonnell wooed Virginia's independent voters Tuesday to win a landslide election for governor just a year after the state bucked tradition and voted for Barack Obama.

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GOP takes over Virginia
RICHMOND (Legal Newsline) - As expected, Republicans swept three major elections in Virginia Tuesday.Former state Attorney General Bob McDonnell easily defeated ... - [11/04/2009 - LegalNewsLine.com]
McDonnell Wins Virginia Governor’s Race
The New York Times reports that Republican Bob McDonnell rode to an easy victory in the Virginia gubernatorial race Tuesday, based on exit polls. Mr. McDonnell ... - [11/04/2009 - The Washington Independent]
Cantor to VA GOP: 'Thank You For Supporting Fre...
Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA), a leader among House Republicans and a potential national candidate in 2012, just finished telling the crowd at Bob McDonnell's victory ... - [11/04/2009 - TPM Election Central]
Virginia race gives Republicans a blueprint for... - [11/03/2009 - Anderson Cooper 360]
Steele: GOP Sweep In Virginia 'Blow' To Obama - [11/04/2009 - TPM Election Central]
GOP Clean Sweep In VA - [11/04/2009 - TPM Election Central]
GOP sweeps Virginia statewide races - [11/04/2009 - Salon: War Room]
Steele: 'Good night' for GOP in Virginia - [11/04/2009 - CNN Political Ticker]
GOP Stars Kick Off Victory Party for McDonnell ... - [11/04/2009 - WSJ.com: Washington Wire]
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