’08 Senate: Gilmore goes on attack against Warner

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The Top Story by Chris Graham [email protected] Jim Gilmore standing at the podium in Glen Maury Park in Buena Vista at the foot of the Blue Ridge pulled a piece of paper from his pocket. A burly, hirsute man wearing a form-fitting Gilmore T-shirt handed the news reporter standing next to me a similarly-sized paper…

Virginia Politics: ’08 fall campaign gets into gear in Buena Vista

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Story by Chris Graham [email protected] I had a hard time transcribing the recordings of my interviews, it was so loud. I’ve been to the past 12 Buena Vista Labor Day events, and this was by far the most energetic one I’ve ever been a part of. “In my life, I’ve never seen anything like this…

Virginia ’09: McAuliffe for governor?

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Analysis by Chris Graham [email protected] Terry McAuliffe for governor, huh? In Virginia? Really? “I was a kid who grew up in Syracuse,” said McAuliffe, a former Democratic National Committee chair and key advisor to the presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton, after speaking to the Virginia delegation at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. “I started…

White House ’08: A tough choice for McCain

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Analysis by Chris Graham [email protected] Don’t believe it when you read that John McCain hasn’t made up his mind on a running mate. That said, I’m willing to bet that McCain wishes he wouldn’t have to go public on this tomorrow, given that he’s pretty much damned whatever way he goes in his Veepstakes. The…

The Top Story: To the right, or to the middle?

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The Top Story by Chris Graham [email protected] How important is John McCain’s VP selection tomorrow? It could mean everything as to whether he is able to keep white evangelicals under his tent. “I haven’t made a decision how I’m going to vote this year. As far as McCain is concerned, there are some things that…

Local Politics: AFP, New Dominion, Waynesboro Dems cohost Obama convention watch party

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Staff Report Join the Waynesboro Democratic Committee and AugustaFreePress.com/The New Dominion Magazine for an Obama Watch Party on Thursday night! The Waynesboro Democratic Committee will open its headquarters complete with a big-screen TV to enjoy Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama’s speech. The headquarters will be open from 8-11 p.m. for speeches from Obama and former…

The Top Story: Did Hillary save the day?

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The Top Story by Chris Graham [email protected] The weight of the Democratic Party’s White House chances was on Hillary Clinton’s shoulders last night. In which direction will the four out of 10 Clinton supporters who are either undecided or telling pollsters that they are thinking about voting for John McCain in November go? We still…

White House ’08: A media love affair with Barack Obama?

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Story by Chris Graham [email protected] Chances are that whether you’re a Democrat or Republican, you’re sure that the media coverage of the ’08 presidential election is tilted toward Barack Obama. A George Mason University study would show that not to be true, but hey, perception is reality these days, ain’t it? “The perception is indeed…