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Redskins InsiderLooks like McCain wins New Hampshire – perhaps by a wide margin. Obama and Hillary! in a tight race. Well maybe the Independents did find themselves in the Republican voting booth.
The race for both nominations are in a mixing bowl now.
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Statement of Attorney General Bob McDonnell on George Allen Announcement
“This morning, I had a lengthy phone conversation with my longstanding good friend, Governor George Allen. In that conversation he relayed to me his decision not to run for Governor in 2009.
In my opinion, George Allen, was the most visionary reform Governor of the last 50 [...]
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From Drudge:
EPIC TURNOUT FOR DEMS — We Are Out of Ballots!
Secretary of State is making runs to Seacoast – Hampton, Portsmouth – and Southern Hillsborough – Pelham, Nashua – to bring extra democratic ballots. Many towns are reporting shortages… Developing…
This would seem to indicate that independents are flocking to vote for Barrack Obama in the [...]
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George Allen has ruled out a run for Governor in 2009. Democrats Sen. R. Creigh Deeds and Del. Brian J. Moran have both announced. No one has announced on the Republican side yet, though may expect a battle between AG Bob McDonnell and Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling.
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You can check out Bob Marshall’s web site here. Pretty spiffy. Plus he has already launched a solid issues / policy section, too.
Meanwhile, Marky Mark’s campaign web site is completely devoid of any issues or policy whatsoever (unless you count “Let’s Go Hokies” and “Merry Christmas” as substantive policy.)
Once again, Mr. Tech Wizard Marky Mark gets bested on what [...]
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The first place to vote in the first primary in the nation, Dixville Notch, NH, has cast their ballots. On the GOP side: McCain 4, Romney 2, Giuliani 1. On the Dem side: Obama 7, Edwards 2, Richardson 1. All 17 registered voters in Dixville Notch voted.
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-- President Ronald Reagan from "The Speech" - October 27, 1964
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