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Rep. Eric Cantor talks jobs in Virginia

The Hill - Mon Nov 23, 8:46 pm ET

Rep. Eric Cantor (Va.) took business into his own hands and tried to help his constituents find jobs on Monday. Read more...

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Voters turning toward GOP: poll
New York Post - Wed Nov 11, 12:51 pm ET
Fresh off major Election Day victories in Virginia and New Jersey, Republicans got another boost Wednesday with a new Gallup poll that shows registered voters favoring the GOP over Democrats if the 2010 congressional election were held today. The Gal...
Pessimism abounds that McDonnell can fix transportation
WTOP Radio Washington, DC - Wed Nov 11, 11:41 pm ET
Bob McDonnell won election as governor on the promise of digging Virginia out of its transportation mess, without raising a cent of new taxes. But the Republican governor-elect's plan to fund a languishing road and rail network has done little to spark optimism that his administration will succeed where others have failed.
Obama to focus on job creation
Los Angeles Times - Thu Nov 12, 11:03 am ET
He will hold a White House summit next month and says he's open to 'any demonstrably good idea.' President Obama will convene a White House summit early next month to explore ways to reverse the soaring unemployment rate -- and there won't be any shortage of ideas.
U.Va. Sorensen Institute alumni clean up in state elections
The Staunton News Leader - Mon Nov 9, 8:26 am ET
CHARLOTTESVILLE — The University of Virginia's Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership offers two political training programs to those interested in becoming more active in public service in Virginia – be they Republicans, Democrats or independents.
Hyde officially in the mix
Jacksonville Daily Record - Wed Nov 11, 10:59 am ET
With daughters Michal and Virginia, wife Kathi and Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland looking on, City Council member Kevin Hyde makes his mayoral run official Tuesday by filing the necessary paperwork.
Momentum is a challenge for Senate
The Hill - Thu Nov 12, 7:17 am ET
Democrats have devised a plan to maintain momentum for healthcare reform, hoping to avoid another month like August. Read more...
Republican wins Virginia governor seat: TV networks
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Tue Nov 3, 8:07 pm ET
Republican Bob McDonnell, who had led in public opinion polls, won the election for Virginia governor on Tuesday, U.S. television networks projected.
Recent elections show Republican return to political popularity
The Mace & Crown - Wed Nov 11, 2:00 am ET
The results for three special elections to replace the governor, attorney general and lieutenant governor of Virginia ushered in a victory for the Republican Party. Another victory for the GOP came in the from of a new governor of New Jersey.
Virginia and N.J. choose GOP governors
Deseret News - Wed Nov 4, 2:54 am ET
WASHINGTON — Republicans swept the governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia Tuesday, ending Democratic rule in both...
McDonnell Wins Virginia Governorship For GOP
The Kentucky Post - Tue Nov 3, 8:35 pm ET
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans wrested political control of Virginia from the Democrats on Tuesday as independent voters swung behind the GOP, a troubling sign for President Barack Obama and his party heading into an important midterm election year.