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Mike Papantonio: Sarah Palin: The Perfect Voice for the GOP...celebrity to sit in the Oval Office. It was a mistake for the two GOP candidates who just won the governorship of Virginia and New Jersey to tell Sarah to stay away from their state campaigns. They apparently didn't get the memo... In this article: Sarah Palin, GOP, Time Magazine, Kathleen Parker, Meghan McCain, Karl Rove, and David Brooks |
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CNN | 3 days ago
RNC official resigns
...Steele has resigned his post less than one month after the GOP scored major victories by winning the governorships of New Jersey and Virginia, CNN has learned. RNC Communications Director Trevor Francis is leaving his job, Steele...
In this article: Michael Steele, Trevor Francis, Republican Party, New Jersey, CNN, and Republican National Committee
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NPR | November 04, 2009
GOP Wins Governor Seats In Virginia, New Jersey
GOP Wins Governor Seats In Virginia, New Jersey The two states helped to lead Democrats back to national power last year. In Tuesday's elections, voters in Virginia and New Jersey decided to back the Republican candidates for governor. There...
In this article: New Jersey, GOP, New York, and NPR
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USATODAY.com | 1 day ago
Republican Party: Shop with us this holiday season
...available for a $25 donation. The RNC sales pitch comes as the party works to rebuild its coffers after a November election that brought Republican wins in Virginia and New Jersey governors' races. Its rival Democratic National...
In this article: Republican Party, Democratic National Committee, Republican National Committee, and New Jersey
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CBS News | November 04, 2009
Video: GOP Wins in NJ and Va. State Races
...NJ and Va. State Races The GOP wins gubernatorial races in N.J. and Va., also gay marriage was struck down by voters in Maine and billionaire Michael Bloomberg re-elected in NYC by a slim margin reports Jeff Glor. Harry Smith spoke with...
In this article: GOP, New Jersey, Barack Obama, Michael Bloomberg, Maine, and Vanilla Ice
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washingtonpost.com | November 11, 2009
Virginia elections weren't swayed by Mr. Obama's performance
...higher percentage of the vote than any Democrat since Lyndon Johnson. Mr. Krauthammer also blamed Mr. Obama for the GOP winning the New Jersey and Virginia governorships. But history was on the Republicans' side in both states. In Virginia,...
In this article: Barack Obama, Charles Krauthammer, GOP, John McCain, Lyndon Johnson, and New Jersey
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GOP Grabs Governor's Seats In Va., N.J.
GOP Grabs Governor's Seats In Va., N.J. Virginia Governor-elect Bob McDonnell waves to the crowd at his victory party in Richmond. Steve Helber/AP Virginia Governor-elect Bob McDonnell waves to the crowd at his victory party in...
In this article: Barack Obama, New Jersey, Creigh Deeds, Jon Corzine, Bob McDonnell, Mara Liasson, Chris Christie, White House, and Houston
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U.S. News & World Report | November 13, 2009
Sabato: The Democrats Aren't Doomed
...winning House seats in 2010. Yes, the GOP won the gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, but that didn't spill over into the contested special election in New York's 23rd, which was won by a Democrat. "Often when a party is poised...
In this article: GOP, Larry Sabato, New York, University of Virginia, and Harry Reid
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CNN | November 04, 2009
GOP wins key governor races, despite NY loss
...federal prosecutor Chris Christie defeated incumbent New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine. Republicans win two key governors' races in Virginia, New Jersey Democrat wins New York congressional race that split GOP base Mayoral races in...
In this article: Republican Party, Bob McDonnell, Barack Obama, New Jersey, Jon Corzine, Chris Christie, Creigh Deeds, Dede Scozzafava, and New York City
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Arkansas Democrat Gazette | November 01, 2009
GOP looks to Virginia hopeful as election model
GOP looks to Virginia hopeful as election model By ANITA KUMAR THE WASHINGTON POST On Monday, it was former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. On Wednesday, it was former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
In this article: GOP, Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, New York, Massachusetts, and Arkansas
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The Commonwealth of Virginia (help=no) is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" because it is the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents. The geography and climate of the state are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which are home to much of its flora and fauna. The capital of the Commonwealth is Richmond; Virginia Beach is the most populous city and Fairfax County the most populous political subdivision. The state population is nearly eight million.
The area's history begins with indigenous settlements, and the founding of the Virginia Colony in 1607 by the Virginia Company of London as the first permanent New World English colony. Land from displaced Native American tribes, including the Powhatan, and slave labor each played significant roles in Virginia's early politics and plantation economy. Virginia was one of the Thirteen Colonies in the American Revolution and joined the Confederacy in the American Civil War, during which Richmond was the Confederate capital and the state of West Virginia separated. Although traditionally conservative and historically part of the South, both major national parties are competitive in modern Virginia.
- Name:
- Virginia
- Also Known As:
- Old Dominion; Mother of Presidents
- Capital:
- Richmond
- Language:
- English 94.6%, Spanish 5.9%
- Motto:
- Sic Semper Tyrannis (Latin)
- Largest City:
- Virginia Beach
- Governor:
- Timothy M. Kaine (D)
- Lieutenant Governor:
- Bill Bolling (R)
- Total Area:
- 110,785.67
- Latitude:
- 36° 32′ N to 39° 28′ N
- Longitude:
- 75° 15′ W to 83° 41′ W
- Elevation Lowest Point:
- 0
- Lowest Point:
- Atlantic Ocean
- Elevation highest point:
- 5,729
- Highest Point:
- Mount Rogers
- Admittance Date:
- June 25, 1788
- Time Zone:
- Eastern: UTC−5/−4
- Demonym:
- Virginian
- Median Income:
- $59,562
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