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Smoke the shad, press the flesh: a Virginia political ritual past its prime?

Republicans dominate one of Virginia's oldest political events, the annual 'Shad Planking' in Wakefield. This is no longer Democrat-friendly turf, but attendees still see reason for Democratic candidates to come.
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For Obama, who needs enemies with friends like Ed Rendell and Doug Wilder?

Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell has said that President Obama could face a Democratic challenge in the 2012 presidential election. Former Virginia Gov. Doug Wilder suggests that Mr. Obama should dump Vice President Joe Biden. Both are Democrats.
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Five lessons from Tuesday’s primary election results

Primary election results from Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Arkansas give a snapshot view of the state of the electorate.
Republican governor as gay rights defender: a sign of the times?

Republican governor Bob McDonnell of Virginia, reversing his previous position, this week extended nondiscrimination protections to gay state workers. His emergence as a gay rights defender may signal that 'culture wars' issues loom less large within the GOP, as economic concerns rise.
Big risks in Obama's bid to boost Martha Coakley for Senate

President Obama will come to Massachusetts Sunday to help bolster Martha Coakley, the Democratic nominee for the US Senate seat formerly held by Ted Kennedy. But the move could help challenger Scott Brown.
Election results show Obama's political coalition unraveling

Election results show defection of independents, plus the low turnout among young and black voters, hurting Democrats.
Election results hearten Republicans, deal blow to Obama

The 2009 election results in two governor's races are a warning to moderate Democrats worried about 2010 reelection. If they go down, Obama's agenda is imperiled.
Four things Democrats must do to avoid defeat in 2010

Yesterday’s losses in New Jersey and Virginia show that turnout matters.
The Vote
Election Day November 2009: What will it mean?

If Republicans prevail in three key contests on Election Day November 2009, it can mean more funding and high-quality candidates for the GOP on 2010.
Democrats fear triple blow on Election Day

The Democrats could lose all ‘Big Three’ races on Election Day: the governor’s races in Virginia and New Jersey and the special election in New York for a House seat.
Virginia governor's race: how Obama may figure in it

A pattern that has held in the Old Dominion since 1977 appears set to repeat: The party that won the White House the year before loses the Virginia governor’s race.
Obama makes a quick campaign trip to rescue Corzine in N.J.

New Jersey and Virginia are having gubernatorial elections next month. In both states, the Democrat is trailing, and this could reflect poorly on Obama.
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Republicans, relax: Meghan McCain sticking with Twitter
McDonnell's graduate thesis roils Virginia governor race

The controversy over Bob McDonnell's 1989 graduate thesis has put the GOP candidate on the defense. But Democratic voter fatigue may keep his rival from getting ahead.
White House Press Secretary Gibbs mocks birthers
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