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6. Some local knowledge- Northam brings two interesting elements to this race

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Fri Oct 27, 2017, 08:31 AM

Oct 2017

1. He's from the Eastorn Shore. As far as I know we've never had a Gov. from the Eastern Shore. It's typically pretty Republican but as the local boy made good he could bleed some much needed votes there.

2. He's a VMI alum. Very very conservative group but they are also incredibly loyal to one another. Once you are in the VMI network you will never want for a job or opportunities for new positions. Which way and to what extent will they go?

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VA-GOV: Talk me down. [View all] RandySF Oct 2017 OP

It is a nasty campaign MiniMe Oct 2017 #1

if people stay home and dont vote they get the government they deserve nt msongs Oct 2017 #2

it is what happened in 2016 still_one Oct 2017 #3

It will all come down to whether we show up and vote. FSogol Oct 2017 #4

There's a sizable African-American voting block that could no_hypocrisy Oct 2017 #5

Some local knowledge- Northam brings two interesting elements to this race underpants Oct 2017 #6

Slam dunk for our side....relax. ileus Oct 2017 #7