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Virginia GOP sneaks gerrymandering bill in during inauguration
The GOP-controlled Virginia state Senate provoked anger from both state Democrats and Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell on Monday after pushing through a redistricting measure in the absence of a key Democratic vote. Blue Virginia reported that the 20-19 vote, which broke down among party lines, upset McDonnell because he was…
Virginia state Senate election may be signal for Obama
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Virginia’s state Senate elections next week are shaping up as an early signal for President Barack Obama ahead of national elections next year. Republicans have a strong shot at taking control of the state Senate from Democrats on Tuesday, political analysts said. A win would put state…
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