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THE PULPIT: Is Palin the new Dobson?...now it looks like she has that appeal. " "Palin is perfect for it," agreed John Whitehead, president of the Rutherford Institute, a Virginia-based organization that defends religious liberties. "She is overtly political, yet holds all the... In this article: Sarah Palin, James Dobson, GOP, Barack Obama, Christianity, and Focus on the Family |
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washingtonpost.com | November 02, 2009
Palin, Huckabee call Virginia voters
...aide Meg Stapleton told us a few weeks ago. Palin drew enormous, enthusiastic crowds in Virginia while campaigning as Sen. John McCain's runningmate during the presidential election last year. But she is a polarizing figure that could turn...
In this article: Sarah Palin, Mike Huckabee, Bob McDonnell, Christian Coalition, and John McCain
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washingtonpost.com | November 02, 2009
Deeds, McDonnell campaign on day before Va. governor's election
...to vote, too." Palin drew enthusiastic crowds in Virginia while campaigning as Sen. John McCain's running mate last year, but she was also a polarizing figure in the presidential race and turned off some independent voters. Her appearance in...
In this article: Robert F. McDonnell, R. Creigh Deeds, Sarah Palin, Attorney General, Barack Obama, John McCain, Conservatism, and Tax
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CNN | November 19, 2009
Christie, McDonnell explain Palin's absence from campaign trail
...absence from campaign trail Posted: November 19th, 2009 11:07 AM ET Palin wasn't exactly a welcome presence in Virginia and New Jersey during both governor's races. CEDAR CREEK, Texas (CNN) - Chris Christie and Bob McDonnell, the...
In this article: Sarah Palin, Tim Pawlenty, New Jersey, Mitt Romney, Alaska, GOP, and Rudy Giuliani
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Huffington Post | 4 days ago
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, David Brooks, and Ronald Reagan
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Palin robocalls urge Virginians to 'vote your values'
...robocalls urge Virginians to 'vote your values' Posted: November 2nd, 2009 12:24 PM ET Palin recorded an automated phone call for Virginia voters. Story updated at 11:00 a.m. EST to correct transcript of robocall RICHMOND, Virginia...
In this article: Sarah Palin, Bob McDonnell, Ideology, Christian Coalition, Creigh Deeds, and GOP
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Palin's book tour comes to Virginia
...book, Going Rogue: An American Life. Palin, the 2008 vice presidential nominee, will appear at a Barnes & Noble in Roanoke at 10 a.m. Sunday -- the only Virginia stop on the much ballyhooed tour. Check out the Post stories on Palin's...
In this article: Sarah Palin, The Roanoke Times, Barnes & Noble, Alaska, and Michigan
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ABC News | November 17, 2009
GEORGE: Palin on Rush: Let's Duke It Out
...about our party." In light of the recent Republican wins in New Jersey and Virginia, Palin said she doesn't think "the third party movement will be what's necessary to usher in some common-sense conservative ideals." "Naturally...
In this article: Sarah Palin, Republican Party, George Stephanopoulos, John McCain, Rush Limbaugh, and This Week
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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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