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McDONNELL TOPS STATE GOP SWEEP
Republicans sweep top state races: Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney GeneralDate published: 11/4/2009 BY CHELYEN DAVIS Republican Bob McDonnell's win over Democrat Creigh Deeds yesterday led a GOP sweep of the top three statewide offices in Virginia. McDonnell captured 59 percent of the vote, in unofficial returns with 99 percent of precincts reporting. Republican Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling was easily re-elected to a second term, defeating Democrat Jody Wagner. State Sen. Ken Cuccinelli II, R-Fairfax, overwhelmed Democratic Del. Steve Shannon in the attorney general race. "I just got tackled by my five kids and my wife, and there are a lot of tears on my cheeks right now," McDonnell told The Associated Press after the race was declared in his favor. When the TV screens at his headquarters flashed that he had won, his supporters in a crowded Richmond hotel ballroom screamed, waved signs and began chanting, "Go, Bob, go!" At a hotel a few miles away, Deeds addressed a somber crowd. "We've got a whole pile of work in front of us, and just because we didn't get the right result tonight doesn't mean we can go home and whine," Deeds said. The triple-win was a comeback Republicans have been seeking for years, but which seemed unlikely this time last year, when Democrats were celebrating President Barack Obama's becoming the first Democrat in 40 years to win the state. People then talked about Virginia becoming a blue state, or at least a purple one. But this year, things seemed to line up for the Republicans. McDonnell was unopposed for the nomination, due to a decision last year by Bolling to step aside from a nomination contest. That allowed McDonnell to spend the spring and summer raising money and running positive ads in which he introduced himself to voters as a family man and a candidate whose top priority would be regaining the jobs that were disappearing daily. He was able to do this virtually unchallenged by Democrats, who were locked in a bitter three-way primary fight. Deeds emerged the victor, but then spent the summer rebuilding his depleted campaign coffers. McDonnell was also successful at portraying himself as a moderate candidate, one who cared more about fiscal integrity and creating jobs and businesses than divisive social issues, even though his reputation and record were more conservative.
Date published: 11/4/2009
Brandonj
(posted by
threewhacker
, Nov. 5, 2009 3:42 pm)
Excuse me, but I did not thank you for your service to the country. I served in the military and retired as well. It was a privilage and an honor. I know I sound hard about this voting thing, but I have a hard time these days when people shout their freedoms are being taken away and the government is trying to make this a socialist state, and many of them, as well as others, don't vote. It is the most hypocritical thing and becoming parr for the course for many Americans.
brandonj
(posted by
threewhacker
, Nov. 5, 2009 3:28 pm)
I agree with Nawlin and your assessment as well. We do live in a free country and you don't have to vote. But let me ask you this and be honest, when you do not vote, does it leave a bad taste in your mouth or not. My father use to say "If you were half raised, you will never do anything wrong that you don't get a warning, albeit maybe a small one, from your conscious." it is my opinion, as is Nawlins, If you don't vote, you are trifling. However, I agree with you, you surely don't have to.
To be fair Nawlins...
(posted by
brandonj
, Nov. 5, 2009 3:05 pm)
I'm a vet-I spent 16 years of my life defending freedom. That includes the freedom to vote and be a part of the system, as well as the freedom to not vote. Just as one has the right to speak freely, demonstrate and burn the flag, one has the right to be lazy and not be a responsible citizen. What we defend(ed) was the right for citizens to have a choice as to whether to vote or not. What they choose to do with that choice is their business, but it does have consequences.
Kspecial
(posted by
threewhacker
, Nov. 5, 2009 2:54 pm)
Agreed. Lots of luck and good wishes to our new leaders. I wish them the best and hope we can treat them with more respect than our current administration gets.
Congratulations to McDonnell and all Tuesday's victors.
(posted by
kspecial
, Nov. 5, 2009 2:17 pm)
McDonnell in particular ran a good, clean campaign and
refrained from mud-slinging. Many of us should follow his
lead on that in particular. I wish all our newly elected
servants great success in addressing the needs of the
greatest State in the Union, the Old Dominion: Virginia.
Now, roll up your sleeves and git 'r done.
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