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Democrats Eye Gains in Virginia Congressional Races

By Hastings Wyman

8/20/2008 — In a political year in which once-solidly Republican Virginia has become the South’s top battleground state between John McCain and Barack Obama, Old Dominion Democrats, as well as those in Washington, DC, are hoping to gain one or possibly more new congressional seats.

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Veep picks could have lasting effects on parties

By John A. Tures

8/20/2008 — This vice-presidential pick that Illinois Senator Barack Obama and Arizona Senator John McCain will soon make won't just be important for this particular election. It may alter party dynamics for the next three or four decades.

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	*8/18/2008 — Tom Baxter:* Reed wasn't there, but he helped start the party**
	Throw the name of Ralph Reed into the planning group for a John McCain fundraiser, and you've got the fixings for a good on-the-street shout-off. Meanwhile, Republicans tied to the religious right take heart in McCain's performance at Saddleback Church.

	8/18/2008 — Compiled from InsiderAdvantage and Southern Political Report staff: Media wrong on Reed-McCain 'connection'.. Some factors to consider as McCain heads to Georgia
	The media’s take on Ralph Reed’s involvement in Monday’s John McCain fundraiser in Atlanta has been off the mark. As one of the most senior Republicans in the state put it: “This is Ralph trying to get back into the tent, not McCain wanting a new teepee.”

	*8/18/2008 — John A. Tures:* Ronald Reagan Was Right (Part Two)**
	In a previous column, I documented Ronald Reagan’s crusade against the Department of Education and problems with the “No Child Left Behind Act,” and how the government can’t wait to impose it upon higher education.

	*8/17/2008 — Tom Baxter:* Meat plant scandal has bipartisan tinge**
	The long story of the Mississippi meat plant scandal traverses two states and both parties.

	8/15/2008 — A late-breaking rally for Sam Nunn as Obama's veep pick?
	Disturbing international developments have spurred more talk of former Georgia Sen. Sam Nunn as an Obama running mate.

	*8/15/2008 — Hastings Wyman:* Grits**
	McConnell Leads; Carmouche, Fleming Ahead; Registration Helps Democrats; Slavery Apology; Grayson for Governor?