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Sarah Palin links resignation to “higher calling”
Sarah Palin links resignation to “higher calling”

In a statement , she suggested that she had bigger plans and a national agenda she planned to push

07/04/09 10:12 PM

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Virginia Primaries results

Creigh Deeds declared the the winner in the Democratic race for Governor. The victory sets up a Deeds rematch with Republican Bob McDonnell, who beat him in the 2005 attorney general election by 323 votes.

None challenging Bedford County supervisors, school board members

On the final day to file for election to a Bedford County office, incumbents stand alone so far.

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Floyd County Supervisor won’t run for re-election

Veteran Courthouse Supervisor Jerry W. Boothe said this week he will not seek re-election to the county board, citing a desire to devote more time to personal matters.

Potential candidates consider filling Fralin’s seat

Since the announcement that Fralin is not running for re-election, people on both sides of the aisle are considering running for his seat.

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2009 Governor’s race: Deeds backs right-to-work, no card-check stand

Democrat Creigh Deeds got support from some corporate captains and venture capitalists in his run for governor and said he supports Virginia’s right-to-work legacy

Gov. Kaine green theme in Roanoke

In a near six-hour, whirlwind tour, Governor Kaine promoted green alternatives and conservation in what could be one his last trips to Roanoke while in office

Congressman Goodlatte criticized climate change bill

The 1,500-page climate change bill that has passed the House of Representatives and is awaiting its day in the Senate promises to leave less change in the pockets of the public, according to Rep. Bob Goodlatte

Campaigns for governor debate number of debates

More than three weeks before their first debate, Virginia’s candidates for governor are debating how often they’ll debate.

Perriello targeted in latest GOP ad

Rep. Tom Perriello is the only congressman targeted in a televised version of a Republican Party ad that criticizes the House of Representatives’ 219-212 approval last week of a clean-energy bill.

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Sarah Palin links resignation to “higher calling”

In a statement , she suggested that she had bigger plans and a national agenda she planned to push

Thunderous applause greets former President Bush on July 4th

Bush was given six standing ovations as he spoke in GOP-friendly Woodward, a town of about 12,000 residents in northwest Oklahoma

Colin Powell worries Obama tackling too much

In an interview to be aired Sunday on CNN, the former secretary of state says he’s worried about the huge national debt that’s piling-up

Obama says Iraq will see difficult days ahead

Obama, speaking to military families invited to the White House for Independence Day festivities, praised Iraq’s independence and thanked troops for their service

AP Analysis: Sarah Palin’s resignation may hurt her future

From a folksy figure who catapulted from obscure governor to conservative darling and vice presidential nominee, it’s merely the latest move in a political drama that has left Republican elders scratching their heads

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