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 McDonnell Proves To Be ‘Fairfax’s Own’
Governor-elect shows Republicans can still win countywide in high-profile races.
MANY INDEPENDENT POLLS had predicted for weeks that former Attorney General Bob McDonnell (R) would beat Democrat Creigh Deeds in the Virginia’s gubernatorial election Nov. 3. But few local Republican activists expected McDonnell to carry Fairfax County.
“Honestly? No, I did not think this would happen. We had planned as if [McDonnell could win Fairfax] but realistically I didn’t think it would happen,” said Anthony Bedell, chairman of the Fairfax County Republican Committee, when asked about statewide campaign’s local success on election night. Read more...
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Bittersweet Night
Despite winning several local races, Democrats disappointed to lose statewide races.
 AFTER SWEEPING VICTORIES in last year’s elections, the Fairfax County populace appeared to pass a referendum on the Republican Party, and the start of a new era political dominance seemed all but assured. One year later, however, the Democrats have found themselves in a precarious position once again. Read more...
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Walking for Others
Garfield students walk to raise awareness of homelessness.
 GRAY SKIES AND intermittent rain did not deter Garfield Elementary students from walking around the school field all-day Friday, as part of the Fannie Mae Walk for the Homeless. During their physical education and music classes, students participated in the walk, carrying signs and showing their enthusiasm for a good deed done. Read more...
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