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Published 11/04/2009 by USA Today

Republicans crow over big Virginia win

Republicans are enjoying their first big win in years, taking the governor's seat tonight in Virginia for the first time since 1997. The Republican Governors Association sees it as the beginning of a Republican renaissance. “Bob McDonnell’s victory gives Republicans...

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