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McCain Wins Virginia, Maryland, DC Primaries

He survives close contest in conservative Virginia with Huckabee

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 12, 2008 10:55 PM CST

(Newser) – John McCain won the GOP primaries in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, tonight. The Arizona senator enjoyed comfortable wins in Maryland and DC, but he got a run for his money in Virginia from Mike Huckabee. The former Arkansas governor made it a tight race... Read full story »

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McCain Wins Virginia, Maryland, DC Primaries

He survives close contest in conservative Virginia with Huckabee

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