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November 04, 2009

Kaine says Democrats can bounce back from losses

The DNC chairman said that disappointing losses by Democrats 'will occasion some reassessment and rebuilding,' but that the party will bounce back quicker because of gains it had made until yesterday

Kaine says Democrats faced uphill battles in Virginia, New Jersey

"The results are not predictive of the future or reflective of the national mood or political environment,“ Kaine said

Election Analysis: Policies, not parties, are paramount in Virginia politics

Virginia fell to Republicans in a dramatic statewide sweep that is a historic reminder of its enduring competitiveness - but may not be a model for a national GOP

Kaine, Cantor clash over election returns

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, the national Democratic Party chairman, and House Republican Whip Eric I. Cantor of Henrico County squared off on the "Today" show this morning over the impact of yesterday's elections that saw Republicans capture governorships here and in New Jersey.

November 03, 2009

ELECTION RESULTS

Numbers will be updated by State Board of Elections as precincts begin to report results

Bill Cleaveland wins 17th House District

Cleaveland said his wife played a big role in his victory, despite battling a serious illness

Republicans sweep Governor, Lt. Gov., Atty. General races

The Republican ticket easily defeated the Democratic candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General

Bill Bolling re-elected Lieutenant Governor

Bolling said “I promise you this, we are going to change the direction of the commonwealth of Virginia.”

Ken Cuccinelli elected Attorney General

As polls had predicted, Cuccinelli won a crushing defeat over his Democratic opponent — and friend — Del. Stephen C. Shannon of Fairfax County.

Republicans retaining control of House of Delegates

Democrats needed to add six seats to gain control of the chamber. They apparently did not get close.

Bob McDonnell becomes Virginia’s 71st Governor

Bob McDonnell led a Republican sweep of Virginia’s statewide races tonight, restoring the Republicans to power after eight years out of the governor’s office.

Mudcat Saunders doesn’t think Barack Obama helped or hurt Creigh Deeds

Mudcat says it would be extremely difficult for any candidate to rally Virginia’s Democrats simply because they're burnt out

Garrett upsets Valentine in House 23rd District in close vote

Valentine is not conceding the race, after losing by 203 votes

House Races Winners

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Election Day ‘09

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Perriello hires veterans caseworker

Martha Woody will work as a liaison between Southside veterans and the VA

Creigh Deeds votes in Bath Co.

Dozens showed up wtih Deeds to vote in Millboro early Tuesday morning

McDonnell votes, proud his sons can vote for him for first time

McDonnell joked with reporters after voting that he promised he would take his sons and daughters to McDonald's afterwards, if they voted for him

November 02, 2009

Goodlatte calls for action on health care reform bill

Congressman Bob Goodlatte wants anyone who opposes the health care bill to call your local representative and express your concerns.

Democrats start final push in Roanoke

Governor Tim Kaine and Creigh Deeds, along with the rest of the Democratic ticket, stepped out of the old Fire Station #1 to a crowd of about 150 supporters

Republicans land in Roanoke for final campaign push

Hundreds showed up to the Landmark Aviation terminal at Roanoke Regional Airport

Democrats rally in morning, Republicans rally in afternoon in Roanoke

Gov. Tim Kaine led Creigh Deeds and the rest of the ticket into Downtown Roanoke this morning

Local flu fears prompt changes at the voting booth

The change voters may notice most, in some localities, will be voting on touch screens without actually touching them with their fingers

November 01, 2009

Deeds, McDonnell appeared at church services in Hampton Roads

Deeds spent most of his day in that area, urging activists that turned out a year ago for President Obama to come out again. McDonnell later stopped in the Shenandoah Valley and Loudon County.

October 31, 2009

Poll shows big undecided block in Lt. Governor, Attorney General races

Things are looking up for the Republicans' down-ticket candidates, but there are a lot of undecided voters

Candidates for Lieutenant Governor come with different backgrounds

The part-time job pays $36,321 a year and has only two constitutionally mandated duties. Yet that short job description hasn't stopped Republican Bill Bolling or Democrat Jody Wagner from spending millions of dollars to win election to the office.

October 30, 2009

Democratic ticket hit the town in Floyd Friday night

Creigh Deeds and Gov. Tim Kaine danced at the Floyd Country Store

5th District hopeful drops from Republicans, running as Independent

Bradley Rees, who is running in the 2010 election for the seat currently occupied by Democratic Rep. Tom Perriello, said that disappointment with the national Republican scene caused him to re-evaluate how he wanted to run his campaign

Perriello says he’s undecided on health-care bill

Perriello says he's concerned that the bill proposed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi doesn't do enough to promote interstate competition among health-insurance companies