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Entries from October 2009

Sen. Hurt to run for Congress

October 8th, 2009 · No Comments · ELECTIONS

State Sen. Robert Hurt (R-Chatham) says he’ll challenge Rep. Tom Perriello for the 5th District seat in Congress next year. Hurt, a Chatham lawyer who has served in the Virginia Senate since 2008, says Washington needs a conservative voice for his district, reports the Star-Tribune. Although Hurt faces opposition from other Republican nominees, he will [...]

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Obama trimming campaign plans for Deeds

October 7th, 2009 · No Comments · ELECTIONS

The White House is focusing on New Jersey, at the expense of Virginia, in support for Democratic gubernatorial candidates.  The Wall Street Journal reports that Democratic strategists are seeking to conserve the party’s political capital and avoid close association with a candidate who might lose. Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds currently trails Republican Bob McDonnell by about 7.3 percentage points. While [...]

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