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GOP's McDonnell Elected Va. Governor

Democrat Deeds loses in landslide as GOP takes top jobs

By the Associated Press

Posted Nov 3, 2009 7:13 PM CST
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(AP) – Republicans wrested political control of Virginia from the Democrats today, with Bob McDonnell scoring a landslide victory over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds. Independent voters swung behind the GOP, a troubling sign for President Obama, who had personally campaigned for Deeds.

Early returns showed that by a 2-1 margin McDonnell was winning rapidly growing, far-flung Washington DC suburbs that Republicans historically have won but that Obama prevailed in last fall by winning over swing voters. The Republicans swept the state's top three offices, with Bill Bolling re-elected lieutenant governor and Ken Cuccinelli taking McDonnell's spot as attorney general.

Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate R. Creigh Deeds and wife Pam are all smiles after casting their votes today.
Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate R. Creigh Deeds and wife Pam are all smiles after casting their votes today.   (AP Photo)
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell waves to supporters at his polling place in Glen Allen, Va., today.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell waves to supporters at his polling place in Glen Allen, Va., today.   (Steve Helber)
Republican governor-elect Bob McDonnell waves to the crowd at his victory party in Richmond, Va., tonight.
Republican governor-elect Bob McDonnell waves to the crowd at his victory party in Richmond, Va., tonight.   (AP Photo)
Republican candidate for New Jersey governor Chris Christie prepares to vote Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Mendham, N.J. Christie is running against Gov. Jon S. Corzine and Independent candidate Chris Daggett in Tuesday's election.
Republican candidate for New Jersey governor Chris Christie prepares to vote Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Mendham, N.J. Christie is running against Gov. Jon S. Corzine and Independent candidate Chris Daggett...   (Mel Evans)
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Robert_Dada
Nov 5, 2009 3:04 AM CST
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paul123
Nov 4, 2009 10:24 AM CST
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Nov 4, 2009 8:48 AM CST
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