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How candidates in Virginia's tightest races spent their final campaign days
Campaign donation figures and voter data from VPAP HD-66: Colonial Heights and Chesterfield County Sheila Bynum-Coleman (D) Vs. Kirk Cox (R) How Close is it? If Virginia is a bellwether for the country, then the race in House District 66 may be the bellwether for the state. Because the Supreme Court ruled the House Speaker ’s…
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Dogwood Daily: GOP candidates try to have it both ways
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But first … For the first time in 95 years (!!!) the Washington…
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The group of Democrats banding together to win rural Virginia
As Republicans scramble to win back seats they lost in urban and suburban districts across Richmond, Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads in 2017, lesser-known Democrats are making a play in rural parts of the state that have long been considered Republican safe havens. Meet the Rural Ground Game, a coalition of 10 Virginia state legislative…
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Larry Barnett and the joy of canvassing
Larry Barnett is a nice guy with a unique taste for life. He’s a musician, father and retired mental health professional. But his real joie de vivre is knocking on doors. Pressed for a fun fact, Barnett, the Democratic candidate for Virginia House District 27, didn’t hesitate. “I’ve discovered the joy of canvassing,” he said…
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Dogwood Daily: Jerry Falwell Jr. accused of corruption
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But First… Interested in interesting people? Check out our interview with Elizabeth Gray,…
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Dogwood Daily: Gov. Northam declares a state of emergency in advance of Hurricane Dorian
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But First… We know, we know. You really don’t want to be back at work…
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Dogwood Daily: Trump's approval rating hits new low in Virginia
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But First… Former Vice President Joe Biden claimed at a fundraiser in Richmond…