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2. Excellent!

Reply to FSogol (Original post)

Tue Aug 29, 2017, 09:44 PM

Aug 2017

These little elections are where the Republicans built their strength in the 80s and 90s. We marvel at their seemingly never-ending supply of odious characters, and this is where they get their start. 64-33 is a frickin' blowout. Here's hoping Keys-Gamarra is a leading indicator.

Get out the vote.

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Need some good news? In a little local election here in No VA, [View all] FSogol Aug 2017 OP

Cool. TomSlick Aug 2017 #1

We are a blue/purple area. Democrats usually win with 51-55% FSogol Aug 2017 #3

Thanks. Those are really good numbers. TomSlick Aug 2017 #4

Excellent! gratuitous Aug 2017 #2

Congrats! All politics is local...nt Wounded Bear Aug 2017 #5

Fantastic! zentrum Aug 2017 #6

A victory to celebrate tonight Best_man23 Aug 2017 #7

Great news!! KelleyKramer Aug 2017 #8

School boards are incredibly important wryter2000 Aug 2017 #9

Yay NoVA! NastyRiffraff Aug 2017 #10