Democrats Shut Out in Major Virginia Races
Kyle Trygstad explains things at Real Clear Politics. McDonnell’s victory over Deeds is about as surprising as the sun rising in the east. Deeds may as well have been running for governor in a different state. I knew almost nothing about him or his policies. The only Deeds TV commercial that played in my market featured Barack Obama speaking, but saying not one word about Deeds’ goals or policies. Deeds voice was not heard at all in the commercial. How much sense does that make? At least McDonnell explained what he intends to do in office.
I hope McDonnell and the other Republicans do well. I also hope my Republican friends will take heart from these victories. Realizing McDonnell and the others ran campaigns based on moderate policies, it isn’t necessary for conservatives to enter the Bermuda Triangle to win elections. In fact, doing so ends up hurting them. (See New York CD-23.)

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